First Nations

'I got the best crew': Jay Peeaychew leads Black Bear Indian Relay to 2026 Calgary Stampede spot with Medicine Hat win

For Indian Relay rider Jay Peeaychew of Red Pheasant Cree Nation, horses are not just part of the race. They're part of his family."They helped me with anxiety and depression in the past," he said."To...

Aug 27, 2025

Experts warn viral videos on social media are deepening racial divides and community tensions

CONTENT WARNING: Readers may find the comments within this article offensive.A viral video shows a fight between some men who appear to be of Indo-Canadian descent and others who appear to be Indigeno...

Aug 26, 2025

PBCN launches Community Safety Hub in Pelican Narrows

A new Community Safety Hub in Pelican Narrows is aiming to strengthen safety and wellness for families. The leadership of Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) announced this morning they have set up th...

Aug 26, 2025

Integrated Youth Services hub opens in Sturgeon Lake

A First Nation located 30 minutes northwest of Prince Albert is the fourth community in the province to launch an integrated youth services( IYS) hub - delivering supports to people between the ages o...

Aug 25, 2025

Artifact staff honoured at Poundmaker Powwow

Poundmaker Cree Nation had a special cultural symbol present at their powwow last week: a staff from the late 1800's that was present at the Battle of 1885 and has not been seen publicly since 1935. T...

Aug 21, 2025

PAGC says federal wildfire funding fails to meet urgent needs of First Nations

The Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) is calling on Ottawa to overhaul how wildfire funds are allocated, saying last week's announcement of $45.7 million to build and mobilize knowledge on wildfires ...

Aug 20, 2025

Ottawa orders forensic audit of Poundmaker Cree Nation

Poundmaker Cree Nation is the latest Saskatchewan First Nation to undergo a forensic audit of its finances by Indigenous Service Canada (ISC).ISC confirmed the review is taking place but declined to p...

Aug 19, 2025

Most wildland firefighters in Saskatchewan don't wear masks. Here's why.

As Saskatchewan experiences one of its worst wildfire seasons on record, smoke continues to prompt air quality alerts for the public. There is no doubt firefighters who spend weeks on the front lines ...

Aug 19, 2025

First Nation in B.C. says 41 more graves found by penetrating radar at school site

An 18-month investigation at a former residential school site in British Columbia's Sunshine Coast has found more evidence of children who disappeared there, the area's First Nation says.The shishalh ...

Aug 15, 2025

Students from FNUC speak on language erosion abroad

A small group of students and educators from the First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv) made a trip to Ireland to deliver a powerful message."I really want to make the rest of the world aware of ...

Aug 15, 2025