Saskatoon city council green-lights Muskeg Lake Cree Nation DEED negotiations (opens original article in a new tab)

Saskatoon city council green-lights negotiations with Muskeg Lake Cree Nation for a $1.6 billion downtown event and entertainment district, with potential for Indigenous ownership and federal funding.

• Saskatoon city council approved negotiations with Muskeg Lake Cree Nation for a downtown event and entertainment district.
• The project could involve new urban reserves and access to federal grants for the First Nation.
• Some council members urged caution and preferred a more transparent process with an expression of interest.