First Nations

FSIN, MN-S react to new cabinet members

The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) and Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) offered their take Wednesday on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's major cabinet shuffle.A majority of portfolios...

Jul 27, 2023

'A long journey': Reconciliation happening day by day, one year after Pope's apology

Phil Fontaine has had a year to reflect since he heard an apology from the head of the Roman Catholic Church, something the former Assembly of First Nations national chief fought much of his life to h...

Jul 23, 2023

Finlayson Island pedestrian bridge officially re-opens

It was time to celebrate Friday as dignitaries and local residents came together for the re-opening ceremony for the Finlayson Island north truss bridge, for use by pedestrians and cyclists. The bridg...

Jul 21, 2023

FSIN wants police to stop lodging people intoxicated by drugs or alcohol

Rather than taking impaired people to police cells for lodging until they're sober, the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) would like to see people taken to a health facility instead. T...

Jul 19, 2023

'Bones of Crows,' a story of generational resilience, coming to Meadow Lake

"A testimony to multi-generation resilience," and "a look at our history from an Indigenous point of view."That is how award-winning Mtis/Dene filmmaker Marie Clements, describes her latest film, Bone...

Jul 19, 2023

Northern athletes bring home more medals at North American Indigenous Games

The medals just keep on coming for Team Saskatchewan at the 2023 North American Indigenous Games in Halifax.On Tuesday, a flurry of medals was won in athletics including a gold medal for Dreyten Bugle...

Jul 19, 2023

RCMP musical ride makes debut at JSCN

Acknowledging the combination of thunder and heavy rain does not create ideal conditions for a musical ride, Sgt. Major Scott Williamson stated these are the shows that are incredibly memorable.The RC...

Jul 19, 2023

Delmas Walk to honour residential school students and survivors planned for July 28

The third annual "Honouring Our Ancestors" Delmas Walk will take place July 28 this year. Participants will journey from Little Pine First Nation to the former site of the Thunderchild (St. Henri/Delm...

Jul 18, 2023

Indigenous youth in Sask. take part in summer science camps

Dozens of Indigenous youth had a chance to learn the fundamentals of science during different summer camps put on by the University of Regina and the First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv).The Sc...

Jul 16, 2023

Cultural sharing key part of North American Indigenous Games as sacred fire lit

Organizers of the North American Indigenous Games ignited a sacred fire on Saturday, saying the rekindling of First Nations culture is at the heart of the sports competition."We set the goal at these ...

Jul 15, 2023