National Aboriginal Day hits 20-year milestone
This year marks the 20th anniversary of National Aboriginal Day, and there are no shortage of activities taking place around Regina. “It’s been 20 years, but a good 20 years,” said Joely...
View ArticleIndigenous speakers unite in the first indigenous speakers bureau
Imagine if all indigenous knowledge keepers were all easy to access. Some of them now are — thanks to a local business venture. Regina resident Claire Belanger-Parker and Saskatoon resident Shannon...
View ArticleClean alleys renew community in North Central Regina
The North Central Community Association is set to kick off its fourth annual back alley cleanup. Four years ago, Kari Herbert applied for funding to launch the project because she wanted to do...
View ArticleA different kind of library benefits North Central residents
Tucked behind the North Central Familly Centre is a small building painted the same colour as the main headquarters. Although it may look like a shed, it doesn’t house the lawn mower and fertilizer —...
View ArticleIt was a rip-roaring good time at the first Canadian Truckfest in Craven
Organizers say the Canadian Truckfest was such a monster hit that plans are already under way for next year’s event. Over the weekend, hundreds of truck enthusiasts spent time surrounded by noise, mud,...
View ArticleRegina residents head south of the border to support water preservation
The Standing Rock Sioux tribe in North Dakota is no longer standing alone in its opposition against a proposed oil pipeline that would run through its territory and underneath the Missouri River....
View ArticleElders share wisdom on 40th anniversary of First Nations University of Canada
It was back to basics at First Nations University of Canada over the weekend. On Sunday, elders and elder helpers from the university’s three campuses gathered in Regina at the inaugural Elders...
View ArticleGov. Gen. David Johnston meets with chiefs in Treaty 4 Territory
It may have taken 142 years, but the Queen’s representative in Canada made a return visit to Treaty 4 territory. In 1874, Treaty 4 was signed in Fort Qu’Appelle and on Tuesday Gov. Gen. David Johnston...
View ArticleChief Kahkewistahaw Community School a small school with big goals
It’s not easy going into a fight knowing you are going to lose, but that’s not the goal of Chief Kahkewistahaw Community School’s (CKCS) newest school team. This year, CKCS principal Evan Taypotat...
View ArticleThere is no room for bullying on Pink Day
No one was keeping quiet during an anti-bullying rally Wednesday at the University of Regina. Nearly 1,500 participants — mostly local elementary and high school students – gathered in a gym for Red...
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