A northern Manitoba chief says his community needs more than $29 million for housing, education and clean water, and new Liberal funding isn't adequate to accomplish urgently required work.

A northern Manitoba Junior Hockey League team is in Pimicikamak sharing messages of hope during their state of emergency. The Opaskwayak Cree Nation Blizzard wants to help youth in the nearby community through their suicide crisis. The issue hits home for two players on the team.

A Winnipeg family has helped hundreds of kids play competitive basketball while instilling indigenous values and pride in them. Some have even gone on to play college ball, including Raven Boulanger, 22.