May 27th, 2026 

MBC News Host: Danielle Dufour

May 27th is proclaimed the 50th anniversary of the First Nations University of Canada in Saskatachewan (FNUniv) among it’s four campuses.

“Culture connects them to their identity,” said Elder Margaret Rockthunder. “We’re keeping that language alive.”

President Dr. Jacqueline Ottmann reminisced about the dreams of the ancestors who had the courage to create a place grounded in language and worldviews, where students could be who they are and said, “Education is considered a value.”

FNUniv was originally called the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College (SIFC) and was founded in 1976 with an agreement with the University of Regina.

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May 27th, 2026&nbsp;
MBC News Host: Danielle Dufour
May 27th is proclaimed the 50th anniversary of the First Nations University of Canada in Saskatachewan (FNUniv) among it&rsquo;s four campuses.
&ldquo;Culture connects them to their identity,&rdquo; said Elder Margaret Rockthunder. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re keeping that language alive.&rdquo;
President Dr. Jacqueline Ottmann reminisced about the dreams of the ancestors who had the courage to create a place grounded in language and worldviews, where students could be who they are and said, &ldquo;Education is considered a value.&rdquo;
FNUniv was originally called the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College (SIFC) and was founded in 1976 with an agreement with the University of Regina.
To continue reading the full article visit <a href="https://www.mbcradio.com/2026/05/the-power-of-indigenous-education-fnu-celebrates-50-years">MBCradio.com</a>

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June 5, 2026

MBC News Host: Danielle Dufour

The Church in the Hood has been serving the community for over 12 years by bringing hope and practical support to people facing addictions, houselessness and poverty through their outreach programs that include summer BBQs, mentorship, community events and their Warm-Up Bus during the winter months.

On June 19th, the Church in the Hood Ministries will be hosting a fundraising evening at the Ramada Hotel with special guest performance by Raven Reid, an Indigenous folk singer/songwriter from Yellowknife with connections to the Mikisew First Nation, who now lives in Saskatoon and is one of their sponsors.

“I just believe in everything they’re doing,” said Reid. “I used to live in the hood in Saskatoon, so I see the differences when communities come together and work together.”

To read the full article visit MBCradio.com

June 5, 2026
MBC News Host: Danielle Dufour
The Church in the Hood has been serving the community for over 12 years by bringing hope and practical support to people facing addictions, houselessness and poverty through their outreach programs that include summer BBQs, mentorship, community events and their Warm-Up Bus during the winter months.
On June 19th, the Church in the Hood Ministries will be hosting a fundraising evening at the Ramada Hotel with special guest performance by Raven Reid, an Indigenous folk singer/songwriter from Yellowknife with connections to the Mikisew First Nation, who now lives in Saskatoon and is one of their sponsors.
&ldquo;I just believe in everything they&rsquo;re doing,&rdquo; said Reid. &ldquo;I used to live in the hood in Saskatoon, so I see the differences when communities come together and work together.&rdquo;
To read the full article visit <a href="https://www.mbcradio.com/2026/06/church-in-the-hood-outreach-thats-changing-lives">MBCradio.com</a>

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June 10, 2026

MBC News Host: Danielle Dufour

A new economic outlook suggests Canada may already be in a downturn.
University of Regina economics professor Dr. Jason Childs says key indicators are pointing to a recession.
Childs points to weakening economic activity and broader national trends as signs the economy has shifted.
MBC News talked with Dr. Jason Childs on why he believes Canada is now in a recession and what’s driving the slowdown and what it could mean for Saskatchewan.

June 10, 2026
MBC News Host: Danielle Dufour
A new economic outlook suggests Canada may already be in a downturn. University of Regina economics professor Dr. Jason Childs says key indicators are pointing to a recession. Childs points to weakening economic activity and broader national trends as signs the economy has shifted. MBC News talked with Dr. Jason Childs on why he believes Canada is now in a recession and what&rsquo;s driving the slowdown and what it could mean for Saskatchewan.

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