National News
Teacher retention, specialist recruitment, programming depth comes with new education agreement
“This is a significant improvement over what we’ve been dealing with. Is it enough? The answer is always going to be ‘no,’ but it’s a marked improvement.” — Al Rollins, CEO for KTC
Young rancher is a top wrangler
“I was definitely shy before. It was hard for me to talk to people before. I can talk to people now, but I want to do better.” — Austin Standing Alone
Sod turned for new school construction at Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation
“When education was introduced to our people through residential schools. it was done terribly.” — Chief Tony Alexis
Saskatchewan’s new Lieutenant Governor is Indigenous and former RCMP top brass
Known as a relationship-builder, Mr. Mirasty is an outstanding leader who paved the way for Indigenous peoples in the national police force.” —Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Sports
Piikani reclaims horse racing spirit at The Calgary Stampede
To promote Indigenous publications and journalism, Windspeaker.com is pleased to republish this article from the Piikani Nation News with their permission.
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Ontario prepares contingency plan for large-scale evacuations due to fires in northern Ontario
"We are working with municipalities to find sufficient space to safely house those in need over the coming days and weeks." — Sylvia Jones, Solicitor General, Ontario
