Tag Archives: First Nations
Canada’s apologizes for labeling Dakota and Lakota as second-class First Nations
"We are sorry," are three words Dakota and Lakota First Nations have been waiting to hear after being viewed as "second class First Nations" for decades by Canada.On Monday, hundreds of youth, elders,...
Jul 15, 2024
PAGC explores Indigenous-led policing service with data collection, community visits
The project to determine feasibility of a self-administered police service for Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) members is underway, with much work to be done to determine policing needs and challen...
Jul 11, 2024
More than 60 per cent of funds already raised to host Tony Cote Summer Games
With the Tony Cote Summer Games only one month away, the Lac La Ronge Indian has already managed to raise more than half of the amount needed to host them. In total, approximately $750,000 has been ra...
Jul 09, 2024
Fourth and final year of walk by survivors of Duck Lake residential school underway
There are only about 75 kilometres between Duck Lake and Wahpeton Dakota First Nation, but it's a much longer journey for Scott Bird on the path of reconciliation. "My whole family was part of the [In...
Jul 07, 2024
Red Pheasant Cree Nation powwow: a time to heal and celebrate
The intertribal dance was awash with spirit, power and passion and for 10-year-old Cohen Balkwill it was a chance to come alive through the power of movement - though he has only one leg. "I've been i...
Jul 04, 2024
Bison bone discovery near Prince Albert provides window to life over 9,000 years ago
Researchers believe a fossil discovery west of Prince Albert not only shows proof people occupied the area over 9,000 years ago but also may assist future generations to adapt to climate change.A team...
Jul 04, 2024
Dumont Lodge to serve as gathering, learning place for members of MN—S
A tribute to ancestors and a new learning location for youth is a reality in Batoche for the Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan.The MN-S government celebrated the opening of Dumont Lodge on the sacred grounds o...
Jul 03, 2024
Indigenous publication revived through partnership with Pattison Media
When Kerry Benjoe announced six months ago that Eagle Feather News needed to take a hiatus due to lack of revenue, she never lost her conviction to find a way to keep the Indigenous publication going....
Jun 28, 2024
Cree language expert from Stanley Mission inducted into Order of Canada
Solomon Ratt of Stanley Mission is one of the latest inductees into the Order of Canada. Ratt was announced as a member by Governor General Mary Simon on Thursday, alongside 83 other appointments from...
Jun 27, 2024
La Ronge filmmaker releases documentary through National Film Board of Canada
A filmmaker who was born and raised in La Ronge has released her third project through the National Film Board of Canada (NFB). Our Maternal Home was released online last month, and it follows Janine ...
Jun 24, 2024