Tag Archives: First Nations

'We're here to help': Memorial sled dog race raises mental health awareness
The Meadow Lake Sled Dog Club will host a memorial race for mental health on Jan. 4 and 5 at Makwa Sahgaihecan First Nation in honour of Jocelyn Weeseekase who took her own life in 2021."All of a sudd...
Jan 02, 2025

Top 10 provincial stories of 2024
This year was one with many triumphs and challenges, one in which concerns were heard via voting and protest. Saskatchewan residents also brought local talents and accomplishments to the national and ...
Dec 31, 2024
‘Miscarriage of justice’: FSIN calls for appeal, new law in Kennedy case
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) is calling for an appeal and law changes after charges were stayed for a woman who struck and killed a nine year old girl on a marked crosswalk in...
Dec 18, 2024

Santa in the North continues to spread Christmas joy to remote communities
Santa in the North, an annual endeavor organized by Rise Air, delivered more gifts than ever to young children and teens this month. "We are in a very unique position as we are not only 100 per cent I...
Dec 12, 2024

Sask. winter games officially underway following agreement between FDFN and Meadow Lake
The dream of bringing the Saskatchewan Winter Games to Flying Dust First Nation and Meadow Lake is officially a reality after the agreement was signed yesterday in the city. The signing took place on ...
Dec 11, 2024

Economic growth in Meadow Lake sparks demand for hotel development
As residents in Meadow Lake eagerly await the completion of the Co-Op Centre, there's a renewed sense of optimism when it comes to economic prosperity for the city. "It seems like every time you turn ...
Dec 03, 2024

Fatal fire at Clearwater River Dene Nation claims two lives including teenage girl
Saskatchewan RCMP are confirming a teenage girl was among two people killed as a result of a house fire at Clearwater River Dene Nation.Tuesday morning, at approximately 5:30 a.m., La Loche RCMP recei...
Dec 03, 2024

Battlefords Union Hospital opens doors to culturally inclusive palliative care
Healthcare workers in the Battlefords came together to celebrate the unveiling of the Palliative Door Decals by the Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre (BRT6HC) at Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH), ai...
Dec 02, 2024

Potential unmarked graves identified at former residential school in central B.C.
The site of a former British Columbia residential school that had its own cemetery since the early 1920s is now the location of potential unmarked graves, says the chief of a Fraser Lake area First Na...
Dec 01, 2024
Every seed has a story that needs to be heard
Don't throw away your seeds, because they hold valuable ancient agricultural knowledge.It's one of the key messages from the 13 Moons Food and Seed Sovereignty learning circle project from SAGE - kant...
Nov 22, 2024