ContentSkip to Main ContentAccessibility HelpnewsTop StoriesLocalClimateWorldCanadaPoliticsIndigenousBusinessThe NationalHealthEntertainmentScienceCBC News InvestigatesGo PublicAbout CBC NewsBeing Black in CanadaSaskatchewan declares July 5 as Michael Linklater Day7 hours agoDuration 3:307 hours agoNewsDuration 3:30Michael Linklater is a national basketball champion, an advocate for Indigenous youth, and a leader in reconciliation and community building. He will be honoured at the SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon on July 5 when the Rattlers host the Ottawa BlackJacks. He joins CBC’s Saskatoon Morning to share his story.Related Stories Gilgeous-Alexander’s NBA crown could spark Canada basketball’s next boom These NBA Finals are very Canadian How basketball and a grandmother’s love helped a high school grad overcome life’s challenges Sask. celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day with dancing, march — and a new logo design for Roughriders From sippy cups to Stanley Cups, these First Nations fathers share the love of their childrenMore from NewsVideo0:33Palestinians mourn relatives as Hamas considers ceasefire proposal4 minutes agoVideo6:30Calgary Stampede kicks off with Shania Twain leading the parade8 minutes agoVideo2:46City of Prince George in court to try to get homeless camp shut down10 minutes agoVideo1:41B.C. records largest quarterly population drop since 195117 minutes agoVideo0:44B.C. bolstering RCMP Hate Crime Unit’s funding, will add more officers to team19 minutes agoTrending NowVideo1:16#TheMoment a dog and seal pup met on a Quebec beachThe National July 3Video1:10Meteotsunami-like wave caught on video near Thunder Bay, Ont.June 26Video1:33‘Impossible’ to make Canada the 51st state: Ryan ReynoldsThe National July 1Video1:25Prada’s sandal scandal, explainedJuly 2Video0:38Did you know k.d. Lang is credited on this iconic rock band’s song?July 2now
Saskatchewan declares July 5 as Michael Linklater Day
