First Nations

FSIN declares state of emergency

A state of emergency has been declared by the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) executive as a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic. "Many of our First Nations are not prepared for ...

Mar 18, 2020 FSIN Chief Bobby Cameron said some First Nations don't have the supplies to deal with COVID-19. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Indigenous wellness coach urging communities to stay calm during pandemic

An Indigenous wellness coach is encouraging First Nations communities to breathe and stay calm during this time of uncertainty amid concerns surrounding the novel coronavirus. Andrew Bear told meadowl...

Mar 16, 2020 (Submitted/Andrew Bear)

PBCN dealing with COVID-19 case at Southend

The Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) has taken several measures since a presumptive case of COVID-19 was confirmed in the northern community of Southend, including the closure of schools effective ...

Mar 15, 2020 Southend, PBCN. (Cameconorth.com)

Southend COVID-19 case: NITHA says community risk remains low

The presumptive COVID-19 case in the northern community of Southend will put a strain on health services there, but the Northern Inter Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) said plans were underway to bolst...

Mar 15, 2020 (ID 175279637 © Buddhilakshan4 | Dreamstime.com)

2020 Tony Cote Winter Games cancelled

The 2020 Tony Cote Winter Games, which were set to bring nearly 10,000 athletes, coaches and spectators to Prince Albert are cancelled due to concerns of COVID-19. Every hotel in the city had been boo...

Mar 13, 2020 The Tony Cote Games was set to take place a venues around the city including the Art Hauser Centre. (File photo/paNOW Staff)

Northern Sask. communities prepared for coronavirus

The risk for a case of coronavirus in Northern Saskatchewan First Nation communities is low but is not zero, according to the Medical Health Officer for the Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority (NIT...

Mar 09, 2020 (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)

Carlton High School artist set for historic first in P.A.

For some, the thought of their kids punching holes in and painting and drawing all over their bedroom walls might raise their blood pressure. But a Carlton Comprehensive Public High School student is ...

Mar 07, 2020 Carlton High's Maria Hirsi will become the first Indigenous high school female to get the John V. Hicks gallery all to herself. (Submitted/Maria Hirsi)

An expanded future for Victoria Hospital

Reaction has been widespread from Prince Albert and the surrounding area following Premier Scott Moe's announcement of a new expansion for the Victoria Hospital Friday morning.The improved and enlarge...

Mar 06, 2020 PAGC Grand Chief Brian Hardlotte, left, premier Scott Moe, Mayor Greg Dionne and P.A. Carlton MLA Joe Hargrave stand with a rendering of the new $300 million building. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

Local woman frustrated to find pets snared at Waterhen Lake First Nation

Content Warning: Graphic images throughoutReports of snared pets on Waterhen Lake First Nation are frustrating a local dog rescuer. Stephanie Mamer, of Northern Tails Frontline Animal Rescue, told mea...

Mar 06, 2020 (submitted photo/Northern Tails Animal Rescue)

Conservatives needs to start thinking about approach to Indigenous issues: MP

OTTAWA - National protests sparked by the opposition of some Wet'suwet'en hereditary chiefs to a pipeline project in B.C. are also sparking debate in Conservative circles about the part...

Mar 02, 2020