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.

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Closing arguments heard in $5B First Nations housing class action lawsuit

A class action lawsuit seeking $5B in damages for lack of adequate housing on First Nations wraps up in Winnipeg.

Class action lawsuit over housing on First Nations in court this week

A class action lawsuit against Canada for failing to provide adequate housing on First Nations land is being heard in Federal Court this week in Winnipeg.

Carney tells Assembly of First Nations Liberals are committed to implementing UNDRIP

Liberal Leader Mark Carney pledged to keep up “momentum” on reconciliation at a virtual election forum with the Assembly of First Nations Friday.

#Skoden documentary explores life of Blackfoot man and the dangers of labels

The documentary #skoden, premiering at the HotDocs Festival in Toronto this month, aims to challenge assumptions made about a controversial social media meme.

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.