First Nations

Kopahawakenum Community School students receive weekly lesson packages during closure

Passionate teachers and staff of Kopahawakenum Community School at Flying Dust First Nation are making sure students stay engaged in learning and helping parents keep kids in a structured setting whil...

Apr 06, 2020 Kopahawakenum School student Tyson Bruce with his teacher Ms. Chelsea Aistine. (Submitted photo/Chris Bruce)

Onion Lake Cree Nation announces positive case of COVID-19

Onion Lake Cree Nation has announced the first case of the coronavirus within the community.In a Facebook post to residents, OCLN announced a positive case of COVID-19. (Courtesy: Onion Lake Cree Nati...

Apr 03, 2020 Onion Lake Cree Nation announced it's first case of COVID-19 Thursday. (Courtesy: Onion Lake Cree Nation)

Bootleggers blamed for instigating lack of social distancing on First Nation communities

Alcohol bootleggers making their way to First Nations communities are being blamed for an increase in large gatherings while temporary bar and restaurant closures are in effect amid the COVID-19 pande...

Apr 03, 2020 (Nicole Reis/meadowlakeNOW Staff)

Investigation underway at Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation after reports of 'financial weakness'

Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation is undergoing an internal investigation after band officials noted a "financial weakness," according to a letter addressed to community members dated April 2. Chief Rona...

Apr 03, 2020 (Nicole Reis/meadowlakeNOW Staff)

More youth seeking help from crisis line: COVID-19

The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic impact on service, according to a spokesperson for the Kids' Help Phone.Deanna Dunham, Manager in Charge of Indigenous Initiatives, said call volu...

Mar 28, 2020 (Facebook/ Kids' Help Phone)

Federal government commits to work with First Nations who postpone elections

In the wake of rising health concerns surrounding COVID-19, the federal government is now providing some direction to First Nations' who have scheduled elections.In a Twitter post Friday morning, Marc...

Mar 27, 2020 (The Canadian Press)

Makwa Sahgaiehcan Chief urging community to stay informed, calm amidst pandemic

Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation Chief Ronald Mitsuing said he agrees with The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations' request to close provincial borders to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 to First...

Mar 24, 2020 Chief Ronald Mitsuing of Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation (Nicole Reis/meadowlakeNOW Staff)

LLRIB Director of Education apologizes for now-deleted Facebook post

"Any teacher not preparing to teach online and creating digital tools is basically resigning."That's how Lac La Ronge Indian Band Director of Education Simon Bird started a recently deleted Facebook p...

Mar 24, 2020 Simon Bird is the director of education of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band. (Simon Bird/Facebook)

Northern communities installing checkpoints, initiating local lockdowns

Residents of Pinehouse Lake and Pelican Narrows have both initiated checkpoints leading into their communities as a precaution against COVID-19.This afternoon Pinehouse Administrator Martine Smith ann...

Mar 23, 2020 This checkpoint has been set up outside Pinehouse Lake. (Pinehouse Lake, Saskatchewan/Facebook)

Fond du Lac travel ban in place, band members to receive financial assistance

A request for emergency funding by Fond du Lac Denesuline First Nation Chief Louie Mercredi has been approved by trustees of the Treaty 8 Benefits Trust. A letter written to the band members from the ...

Mar 20, 2020 The travel ban went into effect today. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)