Tag Archives: Arts
Sweetgrass illustrator Azby Whitecalf uses talents to bring stories to life
Local Indigenous artist Azby Whitecalf said being able to create the art for a new children's book has been a fun opportunity to get in touch with their (preferred pronoun) own inner child at the same...
Sep 30, 2022
Gathering of Nations celebrates Indigenous culture
Over the course of the next few days, residents from over a dozen communities across northern Saskatchewan will be in Prince Albert for a special event.The Gathering of Nations, hosted by Prince Alber...
Aug 30, 2022
Art exhibit highlights bond between people and dogs in northern communities
A research-based art exhibit displayed at Mistasinihk Place in La Ronge until Aug. 31 explores the relationship between people and dogs in northern Saskatchewan. A special presentation was held Wednes...
Jul 07, 2022
CAMP offers summer music lessons to northern youth
Teachers with Community Arts Mentorship Programming (CAMP) have been offering special lessons recently to young people in northern Saskatchewan. That's according to founder Eliza Doyle, who explained ...
Jul 04, 2022
La Ronge wraps up Pride Month with parade and festival
There was no lack of support in the tri-communities for Pride in the Park and other associated events in June."The weekend was fantastic," said La Ronge Mayor and Lac La Ronge Regional Pride Committee...
Jun 27, 2022
Paddockwood man finalist for provincial book awards
John Brady McDonald says he is a man of words but admits to being speechless after learning his first book made the shortlist for not one, but two Saskatchewan book awards.Kitotam, which translates in...
Jun 06, 2022
Harold Johnson Fund launched to empower people to change their story
"It is a good way to frame his life in that he's still able to empower people to change their stories."Those are the words of Joan Johnson, the widow of the late Harold Johnson, about a new bursary fu...
Jun 03, 2022
'It was magical': Youth Fine Arts Night showcases local talent
Hundreds of people attended a Youth Fine Arts Night on Saturday at La Ronge's Churchill Community High School. It was hosted by the Tri-Community Dance Club and featured group members, musicians, as w...
May 30, 2022
New non-fiction book provides unique look into Dene culture and life
A new book that aims to highlight positive stories of La Loche was officially released Tuesday.Dene Strong is a compilation of non-fiction stories and photographs written and submitted by 30 community...
May 10, 2022
Drama club director bids farewell to program
When the final curtain closes on Churchill Community High School's drama production of Frozen Jr. on Saturday, it will also mark the last time Connie Haugen leads the program from the director's chair...
May 05, 2022