Stefan Richard

Stefan Richard is a reporter for CBC Indigenous, based in Treaty 1 territory. His work has appeared on Corus Radio, Native Communications Inc., APTN, NPR, and Slam Wrestling. Stefan is a proud member of Sagkeeng First Nation.

Latest from Stefan Richard

25-year-old makes history as Birdtail Sioux's youngest and 1st female chief

In a whirlwind 24 hours this week, Tréchelle Bunn won an Indspire Award and an election, becoming the youngest serving chief in Manitoba.

Cree man's dream of a Walmart bag ribbon shirt becomes reality thanks to crafty uncle

Sage Ballantyne and his nephew Chase Meechance found a new use for reusable shopping bags.

Indigenous artists take home 5 awards at 2025 Junos in Vancouver

Winners included Snotty Nose Rez Kids for Rap Album of the Year and Elisapie for Adult Alternative Album of Year.

2 First Nations to host return of Manitoba Indigenous Summer Games

An expected 2,000-4,000 Indigenous athletes under 16 are expected to attend the games, being held for the first time since 2011. 

Shamattawa First Nation teen wins gold at Special Olympics World Winter Games

Cross-country skier Cory Beardy, 15, who lives in Thompson, Man., won a gold medal in the 4x1K relay at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, Italy, last week.

Far-flung '60s Scoop siblings — one in Texas, one in New Zealand — meet Manitoba uncle

Two siblings, originally from Manitoba, recently reconnected with each other and family back home.

Mathias Colomb Cree Nation welcomes boxing and survival training

Mathias Colomb Cree Nation residents squared up against some physically challenging training earlier this month.

Joke Around and Find Out contest aims to open doors for new Indigenous comedians

A Manitoba-wide stand-up comedy contest concludes in Winnipeg on Thursday night.

Fisher River Cree Nation sisters to compete at World Championship Hoop Dance Contest

A trio of Manitoba sisters are off to the 35th annual World Championship Hoop Dance Contest in Phoenix, Ariz., this month.

Kyra Wilson set to lead Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs after election victory

The 38-year-old Wilson, former chief of Long Plain First Nation, was elected as AMC's grand chief last Wednesday in a first ballot victory.