Tag Archives: First Nations
Northern pilot program is working to launch lifelong aviation careers
In the new year, 10 individuals will not only have the opportunity of a lifetime, but the chance to better their home communities.The Dziret'i Pilot Training program is a new initiative created to hel...
Aug 12, 2024
Opening ceremony marks start of Tony Cote Summer Games
The sacred lance has been handed over and the torch has been lit, marking the start of the Tony Cote Summer Games hosted by the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB). The opening ceremonies were held at Se...
Aug 11, 2024
New emergency safe home opens on MGBHLM First Nation
Kanaweyimik Child and Family Services has opened up a new emergency safe home on the Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation designed to shelter its residents from abusive and traumatic cir...
Aug 10, 2024
Northern Village of Cumberland House hosting 250th anniversary celebrations
Blink and you might miss it, but the small Northern Village of Cumberland House is huge on history. In fact, it's the oldest community in Saskatchewan and will be marking its 250th anniversary with ce...
Aug 10, 2024
Organizers of Tony Cote Summer Games address wildfire, air quality concerns
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band haven't been advised of any heavy smoke or wildfire concerns as they prepare to host thousands of athletes and officials for the Tony Cote Summer Games in the coming days....
Aug 07, 2024
JSCN youth carry ceremonial lance through Prince Albert
With just over three days left to go before the start of the Tony Cote First Nations Summer Games in La Ronge, the ceremonial carrying of the scout's lance made its way through Prince Albert on Tuesda...
Aug 06, 2024
JSCN youth help clear path to Tony Cote Summer Games
Through blistering heat, wind, and rain, ten youths from James Smith Cree Nation are participating in the sacred tradition of the lance run. They are travelling on foot from Saskatoon to La Ronge to c...
Aug 05, 2024
Stolen regalia returned to owner
One Prince Albert teen and his mother have had some faith in humanity restored. Leander Dreaver's mother, Jessica Rabbitskin were hunting for any information on Leander's missing regalia, taken from t...
Aug 02, 2024
New cohort of students complete Indigenous Community-Based Master of Education Program
A new group of post-secondary students finished their studies in an Indigenous Community-Based Master of Education Program in La Ronge this week. "A lot of them are from different communities in North...
Jul 26, 2024
Love and culture make stolen regalia irreplaceable
A 17-year-old Prince Albert teen is missing a huge part of his past after the regalia his parents have been preparing since before he was born was stolen two nights ago. Leander Dreaver said some of t...
Jul 22, 2024