First Nations

Former Wahpeton councillor running to become next fourth vice-chief of FSIN

A member of the Wahpeton Dakota Nation is looking to become the next fourth vice-chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN).Curtis Standing is one of three who officially put their...

Sep 25, 2023

Claims deadline approaching for residential school Day Scholars

For years, they've been left out but now thousands who attended residential schools as Day Scholars are entitled to compensation and the deadline for submissions is quickly approaching. Day Scholars a...

Sep 25, 2023

North Battleford begins week of Reconciliation with flag-raising ceremony

The first in a series of events to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in North Battleford will be held on Monday.First Nations Elders, Chiefs, dignitaries, and school children will com...

Sep 24, 2023

P.A. business leaders learn about future campus of the First Nations University of Canada

Right now, it's just an empty field with grass flowing in the wind next to Prince Albert's Victoria Hospital.But in a matter of years, that field will soon house a new university campus that will offe...

Sep 21, 2023

Former P.A. Raider looking to become FSIN's next 4th Vice Chief

A former Prince Albert Raider is looking to become part of the next leadership group for the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN).Craig McCallum has officially put his name forward to bec...

Sep 21, 2023

P.A. School unveils new teepee to promote Truth and Reconciliation

Hundreds of students at a Prince Albert elementary school celebrated the completion of a project aimed at furthering Truth and Reconciliation.A metal teepee was installed on the grounds of Riverside P...

Sep 20, 2023

Indigenous communities continue to benefit from mobile mental health buses

There is hope that a project providing much-needed mental health care to several Indigenous communities over the past two years will expand. In 2021, the Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC) Mobile Mental H...

Sep 13, 2023

Indigenous beaded artwork presented to City of Melfort during latest council meeting

The City of Melfort received a special gift during their latest monthly council meeting, courtesy of two local groups and participating citizens.An Indigenous art piece was received by Mayor Glenn Geo...

Sep 12, 2023

Province provides funds to purchase emergency shelter for North Battleford

A new property has been purchased to house an emergency shelter in North Battleford.Saskatchewan's Ministry of Social Services announced Wednesday that they will provide $219,000 to help the Battlefor...

Sep 07, 2023

Mustangs receive new September logo courtesy of James Smith artist

The Melfort Mustangs will be using an entirely new logo for one game this month.Courtesy of James Smith Cree Nation artist Jerry Whitehead, the team will be wearing the colour orange on Sept. 30 as a ...

Sep 07, 2023