Tag Archives: First Nations

Aguilar-Antiman (Stone) re-elected chief in MGBHLM
It was an exciting time for Mosquito, Grizzly Bear's Head, Lean Man (MGBHLM) First Nation as the community wrapped up its elections for chief and council Wednesday night. Incumbent Tanya Aguilar-Antim...
Nov 02, 2023

Sweetgrass teen wins Miss FSIN
Being named Miss FSIN had been a life-long dream for 15-year-old Lyrik Albert of Sweetgrass First Nation. A couple of weeks ago, that dream came true. On October 21, the teen was honoured with a pink ...
Oct 30, 2023
Doubts raised over Sainte-Marie's past roil First Nations, raise questions on harms
Indigenous people are grappling with doubts over singer Buffy Sainte-Marie's First Nations bona fides after a CBC story Friday raised questions about her Indigenous ancestry and renewed debate about w...
Oct 29, 2023

Sucker River family devastated following house demolition
A family in Sucker River is devastated following the unexpected demolition of their family home. That's according to brothers Adrian and Ben Lee, who told larongeNOW their family has been left asking ...
Oct 27, 2023

First Nations chief guilty of illegally shooting moose in game preserve
When David Sandfly, Chief of the Big Island Lake Cree Nation, shot and killed a bull moose in the Pierceland area north of Meadow Lake, he was breaking the law. Provincial Court Judge Michael Segu rul...
Oct 27, 2023

Flying Dust Councillor returning as popular character in season three of Shoresy
A councillor with the Flying Dust First Nation isn't quitting acting anytime soon.That's because Jon Mirasty is set to star in season three of Shoresy as Crave has once again renewed the hit hockey co...
Oct 25, 2023

How sediment could solve the water issues at Cumberland House
It's been nearly a week since a State of Emergency was declared by two northeast Saskatchewan communities, saying they're running out of water. The emergency declaration is still in effect for Cumberl...
Oct 25, 2023

FNUniv holds Fall Convocation in Prince Albert
More than 100 students walked across the stage as they celebrated their recent graduation from the First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv).Students from all campuses came together in Prince Albert...
Oct 23, 2023
High school completion, income levels increasing for First Nations peoples: StatCan
Status First Nations people in Canada have seen some improvement in several key aspects of daily life, Statistics Canada has found, citing gains in areas ranging from household income levels to intern...
Oct 22, 2023

Low water levels prompt State of Emergency for Village of Cumberland House and Cree Nation
A northern Saskatchewan village and First Nation says there's insufficient water and are now in a State of Emergency.The Metis Nation-Saskatchewan along with Cumberland House and Cumberland House Cree...
Oct 19, 2023