National News
Westbank First Nation captures national economic development award
“This has been the result of 50 or more years of community discussions and visioning and planning to get to where we are today.” — Christopher Derickson, chief of Westbank First Nation
Hard discussions versus loud discussions have led to new harmonious relationship
“I’m really excited to see this economic relationship flourish.” — Chief Lester Anoquot
MN-S President Glen McCallum tests positive for COVID-19
"I’m fortunate to be healthy and not have any symptoms but this demonstrates how easily, and unknowingly, this virus is spread.” — President Glen McCallum
Métis Nation-Saskatchewan wants NexGen back to table for negotiations on uranium project in claimed territory
““The Métis are not opposed to development generally speaking, but in the case of a project such as Rook 1, with what’s on its face a massive impact on the land base, Métis interests and rights must be fully respected.” —Tom Isaac, legal counsel of MN-S
Sports
North American Indigenous Games postponed indefinitely due to pandemic
“The health and safety of all our participants, volunteers and stakeholders has always been and will continue to be our top priority.” — Fiona Kirkpatrick Parsons
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Opinions
Grand Council chief outraged by lesser charge in trailer hitch killing
“Systemic racism is rampant in all of our institutions and systems and these senseless killings and injustices are a reminder of that.” —Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Glen Hare
