First Nations

‘We were forgotten’: Denare Beach resident calls for accountability

Dustin Trumbley watched as the fire that destroyed the northern community of Denare Beach burned his home down.He and his fiance, Joanne Churchill, had evacuated to his family's home in Swan River, th...

Aug 11, 2025

History made as Yellowstone bison released in Canada for the first time ever

As the sound of ceremonial drums echoed through the fields, a large crowd of people gathered with anticipation Thursday morning just south of the Battlefords to witness a historic moment. For the firs...

Jul 31, 2025

PAGC, MN-S call for changes with disaster assistance program; SPSA requests federal help

The Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) wants the Saskatchewan government to revise its Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP) to include trapline cabins. Under the program, assistance is availa...

Jul 23, 2025

Mixed reaction from First Nations after premiers' meeting about major projects

Canada's premiers pledged economic reconciliation with Indigenous people through major infrastructure and resource projects at their semi-annual meeting that began Monday, though several First Nation ...

Jul 22, 2025

Provincial government funds new program that assists women leaving jail

A new program that helps ensure women leaving custody or under community supervision have access to safe, affordable housing and various other supports they need to successfully reintegrate into the c...

Jul 21, 2025

LLRIB member invited to partake in historic military role in London

Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) member Cpl. Daniel Choquette is currently in London after having been invited to serve as a King's Life Guard at Buckingham Palace. "I am super honoured to have this e...

Jul 21, 2025

Yellowknife Métis come to Batoche to reconnect with their roots

Sunday marks the final day of the four day Back to Batoche festival, meaning close to 40,000 people will be packing up their trailers and heading home over the course of the next few days. The festiva...

Jul 20, 2025

Preserving the Métis language of Michif at Back to Batoche Days

Michif is the language spoken by the Mtis, but it's one that is considered to be dying. That's why if you go to Back to Batoche days and visit one of the pavilions, you'll meet up with Michael Parks. ...

Jul 19, 2025

Behind the scenes of Métis cultural feasts at Back to Batoche festival

Back to Batoche Days are officially underway with lively campers and festival goers celebrating Mtis culture and heritage. In the last three years, the festival has grown from 20,000 visitors to over ...

Jul 17, 2025

First Nations leaders call Bill C-5 ‘colonization in 2025’ following meeting with PM

Some First Nations leaders walked out of a meeting today with the prime minister regarding the Liberal's major projects law, saying it undermines treaty rights and Indigenous sovereignty. Mark Carney ...

Jul 17, 2025