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Jennifer Francis

Former CBC reporter

Jennifer Francis is the former Saskatchewan reporter for CBC Indigenous. She is from the Kahkewistahaw First Nation on Treaty 4 and lives in Regina. Jennifer's work has been recognized by the Journalists for Human Rights and the Canadian Association of Journalists as she won the Emerging Indigenous Journalist Award for 2022.

    Latest from Jennifer Francis

    Want to work in the U.S. through the Jay Treaty? Some say process is confusing, frustrating

    Indigenous people born in Canada can live and work in the U.S. but getting the documentation to meet the U.S. government's requirements for proof of blood quantum can be a headache.
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    Indigenous Sask. comedians tour home province before heading to Hollywood gig

    A group of Indigenous comedians are sharing their humour with shows in Saskatoon and Regina this weekend before jetting off to Hollywood.
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    First Nations University awaits news on federal funding for new Prince Albert campus

    The First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv) is still waiting for news from the federal government on funding for a new building in Prince Albert, Sask.
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    Indigenous directors, writers, actors take flight in 'nerd' culture

    Creators and actors say the future of Indigenous nerd culture has never looked better.
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    Snotty Nose Rez Kids stay true to themselves, sign with new label, launch tour

    The rap duo will be setting out on a North American tour in a few weeks, which will take them from their home province of B.C. to cities across the U.S. and Canada.
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    Regina artist puts Treaty 4 spin on tarot cards

    Ron Ewenin-Wapemoose from Cowessess First Nation has created a unique deck of tarot cards as a tribute to a friend.
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    Self-proclaimed 'Indigenerds' claim space in streaming, sci-fi and table top role-playing games

    Three Indigenous artists and content creators are Indigenizing nerdy popular culture while battling stereotypes, building communities and collaborating with one another.
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    Kahkewistahaw teen lands goalie spot in Saskatchewan's new U22 women's league

    A Kahkewistahaw First Nation teen has landed a spot on the Regina Junior Rebels, one of the teams competing in Hockey Saskatchewan's new under-22 junior women's league.
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    Documenting powwows through film, photos helps Saulteaux man reconnect with culture

    A Saulteaux man started a family business based on film, photography and documenting the powwow experiences of First Nations people in Saskatchewan.
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    Youth develop business, entrepreneurship ideas at First Nations University of Canada annual camp

    Business and entrepreneurship ideas and teachings will be flowing all this week at the First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv) during its annual youth entrepreneurship camp.
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