First Nations

Sweetgrass F.N. and N.B. sign 'historic' Urban Reserve Services Agreement

As members of Sweetgrass First Nation and the City of North Battleford leadership sat at a table to sign an historic Urban Reserve Services Agreement, gasps and sighs from attendees could be heard. Th...

Sep 28, 2024

Eight potential graves found near site of former George Gordon First Nation residential school

From inside an old gym that was once attached to a residential school, George Gordon First Nation made a grim announcement on Friday that was felt deeply throughout the community.The Saskatchewan Firs...

Sep 28, 2024

Man injured in assault on MSFN dies in hospital, police searching for suspect

The man who was found badly beaten outside of a home on Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation earlier this week has succumbed to his injuries in hospital. RCMP issued the update on Friday at around 10:30 p.m...

Sep 28, 2024

La Ronge, Meadow Lake talent involved in new film shot in Regina

Four former residents from La Ronge and an actress from Meadow Lake were involved in a horror-thriller feature film recently shot in Regina. The movie, which is called #Vanlife and was written and dir...

Sep 28, 2024

'It's a great day': Witchekan First Nation recognizes Orange Shirt Day

Just days away from the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a sea of orange flooded the streets in Spiritwood on Friday.Dozens of students and staff from Kisikohk First Nation School at Witchek...

Sep 27, 2024

'Step by step' : Educators see progress in Truth and Reconciliation education

A little girl pointed up at the wall of her school gym and said, "Look, there's a Mtis flag up there." To anyone else hearing that, it may have just been a comment in passing, but for Sherron Burns, i...

Sep 27, 2024

Rebecca Strong, awareness walk to highlight National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in La Ronge

An awareness walk and musical event featuring Rebecca Strong will be held Monday in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day will begin with an awareness walk starting at 11 a....

Sep 27, 2024

Anishinaabe elder uses online video to pass along love of language to children

Barbara Nolan, an Anishnaabe elder on a mission to promote her nation's language, says she loves to hear stories about how her work is influencing children.Nolan launched a series of online videos las...

Sep 27, 2024

SHA reaffirms commitment to Truth and Reconciliation

The colour orange filled gallery room 'A' at TCU Place in Saskatoon as the Saskatchewan Health Authority reaffirmed its commitment to Truth and Reconciliation.New documents were signed that included p...

Sep 26, 2024

Many local events planned to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

The northeast is getting ready to get together for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR) on Monday. Several communities are holding events to mark the day, including Tisdale. A communit...

Sep 26, 2024