First Nations

Recognizing one year for Saskatchewan’s ‘Wandering Metis’

Back to Batoche Days is not only a great celebration for the province's Metis people, it also marks one year since the start of "The Wandering Metis."Jason McKay has used that moniker since Back to Ba...

Jul 15, 2023

Recognition of First Nations rights a 'sticking' point in new policing law plan: AFN

A lawyer for the Assembly of First Nations says including the recognition of rights is a "sticking" point as the organization negotiates a new policing bill with Ottawa.Julie McGregor updated chiefs g...

Jul 12, 2023

RCMP musical ride coming to James Smith Cree Nation

The RCMP's Musical Ride performs in up to 50 communities across Canada each year, and later this month one of those stops will include James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN).The performance will take place on...

Jul 07, 2023

RoseAnne Archibald voted out as Assembly of First Nations national chief

RoseAnne Archibald has been voted out as national chief of the Assembly of First Nations after more than a year of turmoil involving her leadership.The vote took place during a special chiefs assembly...

Jun 28, 2023

More should be done to revive Indigenous languages says U of S professor

It has been an exciting few weeks for Cree-speaking people in Saskatchewan but while that language may be seeing a resurgence in the province, other languages are looking for their moment in the spotl...

Jun 28, 2023

Feds and Prairie provinces to help Indigenous communities in agriculture

A new partnership with the federal government and the Prairie provinces could lead to the way for Indigenous participation in agriculture.On Tuesday, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Mar...

Jun 27, 2023

The search for the owner of a Canadian Indigenous jacket in the U.K. continues

How did a 19th-century Indigenous jacket from western Canada end up at a shop in South Yorkshire, England?That shop is still looking for the answer, more than eight months after it was found, and they...

Jun 22, 2023

Ottawa releases action plan to implement UNDRIP, despite calls for more consultation

The federal government released its action plan on Wednesday to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.Its release coincided with the country marking National Ind...

Jun 22, 2023

Sask. judge receives Order of Canada on National Indigenous Peoples Day

On a day that recognized Canada's Indigenous peoples, one Prince Albert man was honoured for his contributions to Saskatchewan's justice system.Former judge Gerald Morin officially received the Order ...

Jun 21, 2023

Beaded medallion given to King Charles III made by La Ronge woman

A member of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band recently got the surprise of a lifetime.A few months back, Kathleen Lavallee was asked by her cousin Russ Mirasty, the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, to ...

Jun 21, 2023