First Nations

Letter outlines grievances with regional Métis leadership

Three Mtis locals in Prince Albert say they are being disenfranchised and have concerns about accountability, while representatives with the regional body dispute this.In a three-page letter addressed...

Feb 24, 2020 Three Prince Albert Métis locals have issues with the current regional leadership but the regional body says protocols haven't been followed. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

FSIN not surprised by Scheer’s ‘check their privilege’ comment

The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) calls a recent comment by Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer disturbing and offensive but not surprising.On Friday, Scheer spoke to media at the pa...

Feb 19, 2020 Bobby Cameron, chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations. (CKOM)

Group discusses need for urban Indigenous self-government

The Coalition of Aboriginal Peoples of Saskatchewan (CAPS) hopes to give a voice to Indigenous peoples living off-reserve so their needs can be better met.A small gathering came together for a present...

Feb 18, 2020 John Hanikenne, president of the Coalition of Aboriginal Peoples of Saskatchewan (CAPS), shown at the Friendship Centre in North Battleford at Saturday's conference. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

CN shuts down eastern rail network, FSIN and Hoback weigh in

Canadian National Railway Co. says it must shut down its entire train network in Eastern Canada due to protesters blockades.The company says that means stopping all transcontinental trains across its ...

Feb 13, 2020 (Canadian National Railway Company/Facebook)

RED Talk creates a space for youth to speak their truth

Think Indigenous RED Talks guides First Nation youth to have conversations around issues happening in their communities through the lens of a young person. Patricia St. Denis, Meadow Lake Tribal Counc...

Feb 12, 2020 (submitted photo/Patricia St. Denis)

Lieutenant Governor looking to help language preservation

Saskatchewan's Lieutenant Governor is using his office to support the preservation of Indigenous languages.Russ Mirasty, who is a speaker of Woodland Cree and a member of Lac-La-Ronge Indian Band said...

Feb 12, 2020 Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty recently spoke to an audience in Saskatoon about Indigenous language preservation. (Ron Quaroni/paNOW Staff)

MLTC Full Circle conference focuses on empowering youth through land-based learning and language revitalization

Educators in the region are encouraged to attend the fourth annual Meadow Lake Tribal Council's (MLTC) Full Circle Conference, coming up in March. Celia Deschambeault, organizer of the conference, tol...

Feb 10, 2020 (submitted photo/ The Full Circle Conference Facebook)

Saskatchewan Horse Federation honours local chuck wagon legend Raymond Mitsuing

The Saskatchewan Horse Federation announced five individuals will be inducted into the SHF Hall of Fame in 2020. One of the five inaugural inductees being recognized is Loon Lake's own, Raymond Mitsui...

Feb 10, 2020 (file photo/meadowlakeNOW Staff)

Ottawa launches consultations on Indigenous ownership of Trans Mountain pipeline

CALGARY - Finance Minister Bill Morneau says the federal government is launching a new set of consultations with Indigenous groups that will determine if and how they might take part in ownership...

Feb 10, 2020

Makwa Sahgaiehcan Hockey Fundraiser calls for parental involvement in youth activities

The Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation Youth and Recreational Hockey Tournament is returning this month to raise funds for the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) Youth Hockey Championship i...

Feb 07, 2020 (submitted photo/DerrickMelissa Cantre Facebook)