First Nations

Lands returned to Flying Dust First Nation

It was a momentous National Indigenous Peoples Day in Meadow Lake today when the RCMP took part in a historic Land Transfer Agreement ceremony, as lands were returned to Flying Dust First Nation.The e...

Jun 21, 2023

National Indigenous People’s Day Kistapinânihk

Kistapinnihk is the original Cree word for the Prince Albert area meaning 'Great Meeting Place.'And that's exactly what the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) hopes to create along the riverbank Wedne...

Jun 20, 2023

Métis-owned corporation now part-owner of P.A. company

An Indigenous-owned company in northern Saskatchewan is growing after becoming the newest partner for a Prince Albert company.Primrose Resources Corporation (PRC), which is owned by Mtis residents in ...

Jun 20, 2023

Muskoday Fire Captain receives prestigious national award

A Saskatchewan firefighter is one of three women in Canada being recognized on the national stage. Michelle Vandevord was recently recognized through the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Awards Progra...

Jun 20, 2023

Canada, Ontario reach historic $10 billion proposed First Nations treaty settlement

Leaders of the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund say they've reached a proposed $10-billion settlement with the governments of Ontario and Canada over unpaid annuities for using their lands. The f...

Jun 18, 2023

FSIN continue partnership for cervical cancer screening in the North

First Nations leaders say they will continue a partnership aimed at improving education and treatment options for cervical cancer in northern Saskatchewan communities.The Federation of Sovereign Indig...

Jun 13, 2023

Cultural event with a lot of heart makes triumphant return to Prince Albert

Aurra Isbister smiles when asked what it means to dance in her jingle dress, while thousands of people watch.The 13-year-old from La Ronge took part in Friday's grand entry ceremony at Kinsmen Park th...

Jun 13, 2023

PAGC calls on government to improve Indigenous firefighting capacity.

The Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) is renewing its call for the federal and provincial governments to address the escalating wildfire crisis and improve Indigenous firefighting capacity. This come...

Jun 13, 2023

‘It’s killing us’: Residents of Muskoday walking to Regina for overdose awareness

Several members of a Saskatchewan First Nation are making a long trek to the provincial capital to call for solutions to the opioid and overdose crisis.On Thursday morning, members of Muskoday First N...

Jun 08, 2023

Ironswing drums to first place in North Dakota

A First Nations drum group from Saskatchewan is singing loud and proud after winning a big competition south of the border.Ironswing which features members from Sturgeon Lake First Nation, Beardy's an...

Jun 06, 2023