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The stores Proudly Indigenous section showcases wines and spirits from Indigenous-owned companies across Western Canada. Author of the article: Don Rice Publishing date: Apr 08, 2021  •  4 hours ago  •  4 minute read  •  Manager Cam Werezak, left, and director of retail Jason Allen are part of the team at The Patch Wine and Spirits, which is the first Indigenous owned liquor store on an urban reserve in Saskatchewan. They offer a "Proudly Indigenous" section, featuring produc...

Relying on a wood burning stove to keep warm, and the kindness of fellow community members to bring them food, Marlene Tcho and Rose Dawastare from English River First Nation, are camping out until they get the answers they want from their elected leaders. Wednesday marks day eight of their peaceful protest, roughly 50 feet from the steps of the band office. Tcho explained to paNOW she has lived in the community her whole life and has watched councils come and go. “They said we are gonna mak...

Posted: Dec 29, 2020 4:00 AM CT | Last Updated: December 29, 2020 The Patch Wine and Spirits officially opened on Monday in the Grasswood community, just south of Saskatoon.(Submitted by Jason Allen) The first Indigenous-owned liquor store in Saskatchewan has opened near Saskatoon. The Patch Wine and Spirits is located on the English River First Nation urban reserve in the Grasswood community, just south of the city. The store officially opened on Monday. "Im really excited about this," said Ja...

  SASKATOON -- The Patch Wine and Spirits, Saskatchewan’s first Indigenous-owned liquor store, has opened on the English River First Nation urban reserve in the community of Grasswood, just south of Saskatoon. The retail outlet is the first of its kind on reserve land and a new addition to the retail portfolio of Indigenous parent company Des Nedhe Group, according to a news release. Building on the success of adjacent, Indigenous-owned businesses, Jason Allen, director of retail, had a ...

(English River First Nation/Facebook) The first Indigenous-owned liquor store in Saskatchewan is now open near Saskatoon. Part of the Grasswood area, The Patch Wine and Spirits is located on the English River First Nation’s urban reserve land. In a news release, the company behind the store highlighted the convenience and potential benefits to members. “The residents of Corman Park won’t have to drive through the city, and it offers a tax savings for Status individuals,” said Jason Alle...