First Nations

Buffy Sainte-Marie stripped of Order of Canada by Governor General

The appointment of singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie to the Order of Canada has been terminated by the Governor General.The move was announced in the Canada Gazette, the federal government newspape...

Feb 08, 2025

'Historical moment': 11 Yellowstone bison transferred to Sask First Nations

A family of 11 Yellowstone bison from the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes in Montana have been reintroduced to their ancestral land of Mosquito, Grizzly Bear's Head, Lean Man (MGBHLM) First Nat...

Feb 07, 2025

'Supposed to live in peace, respect and friendship': Treaty Commissioner works to strengthen relationships through education

Communication has been the common thread throughout Dr. Kathy Walker's life. Growing up on Okanese First Nation in Treaty 4 territory, as she received her higher education at the University of Saskatc...

Feb 03, 2025

Sturgeon Lake First Nation calls on governments to study and protect 11,000 year old settlement

Following a major archaeological discovery west of Prince Albert involving the uncovering of a settlement that dates back 11,000 years, Sturgeon Lake First Nation and its council are calling on local,...

Feb 03, 2025

Federal class action claims government failed to support First Nations with opioid crisis

Has the government of Canada done enough to assist First Nation communities struggling with the opioid crisis and was there, in fact, a breach of a treaty that was signed 150 years ago?Those are among...

Feb 01, 2025

SRC develops Indigenous Action Plan

The Saskatchewan Research Council is launching its new Indigenous Action Plan to help northern communities and the Crown organization reach common goals.The cornerstone of the plan is to continue buil...

Jan 29, 2025

Ahtahkakoop leadership extends special invite to British Crown

Chief Larry Ahenakew and Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation are extending an official invitation to His Majesty the King to attend the 150th Commemoration of Treaty 6. On Monday, a letter was signed in the Offic...

Jan 28, 2025

'Our goal is to empower': Onion Lake podcast bridges community through conversations

With a microphone and openmindedness, an Onion Lake Cree Nation-based podcast aims to "close the gap" and foster a sense of community involvement amongst Saskatchewan's First Nations and beyond."The o...

Jan 28, 2025

'Brings a smile to my face': Tiny home program makes a difference in northern communities

Matthew McCallum knows his community is on the verge of a housing boom of tiny proportions. "I got into it just to pursue a growing industry that's going to be around for a long time," he said. The Fl...

Jan 27, 2025

New Era for SK Arts Under the Leadership of Lisa Bird-Wilson

There's a new face representing SK Arts, and for the first time in its 77-year history, it's an Indigenous woman.Like most artists, Lisa Bird-Wilson, the new SK Arts CEO, is continually challenging he...

Jan 27, 2025