First Nations

Claude Petit: distinguished serviceman, athlete, and Indigenous role model

Born in Duck Lake on October 1, 1935, Claude Petit grew up to be one of the most influential men in the local First Nations community.From a young age, Petit was introduced to the sport of boxing than...

Jun 06, 2023

Pop culture more than just comics and collectibles for man with troubled past

As a young boy, Ryan Richard would often escape his own life by diving into the world of comics. He spent hours reading and collecting. "Some of my sketches even hung on the walls of the old Tramps co...

Jun 03, 2023

Indigenous education program celebrates first graduating class

The inaugural graduation class of the Northern Saskatchewan Indigenous Teacher Education Program (NSITEP) will undoubtedly go on the make a huge impact in their home communities. During a ceremony hel...

Jun 01, 2023

P.A. police officers learning Cree in hopes of improving relationship with Indigenous people

Members of the Prince Albert Police Service (PAPS) took it upon themselves to learn Cree in hopes of creating a better rapport with the area's Indigenous people.Sgt. Shawn Rowden and Community Safety ...

Jun 01, 2023

Indigenous model making career on international runways

An Indigenous woman from the northwest is forging a career for herself as an international model.Ember Sunchild Whitford, from Sweetgrass First Nation, will head to Fiji for Fashion Week on Tuesday, t...

May 29, 2023

Fundraiser kick off planned for new rodeo grounds at Flying Dust

A fundraiser supper is planned for Wednesday, June 7 to benefit future plans to develop new rodeo grounds on Flying Dust First Nation. The event, hosted by Flying Dust First Nation, will take place at...

May 27, 2023

Jagmeet Singh says housing first priority at FSIN Assembly

NDP federal leader Jagmeet Singh shared his thoughts about the importance of protecting Indigenous language, as well the need to fight for housing, healthcare, jobs and a shared prosperity during his ...

May 24, 2023

Ground-penetrating radar search underway near former site of Battleford Industrial School

Mosquito, Grizzly Bear's Head, Lean Man First Nation (MGBHLM) is having ground- penetrating radar (GPR) search work completed on its property to look for potential unmarked children's graves.The searc...

May 19, 2023

First Nation Chief grateful for outpouring of supporting for evacuees

The Chief of a northern Saskatchewan First Nation is extremely grateful to the City of Lloydminster for supporting hundreds of community members who fled their homes.Buffalo River Dene Nation and the ...

May 19, 2023

Investigation into death of young Prince Albert boy finds fault with police response

Nearly 14 months after the death of a young child in Prince Albert, the Saskatchewan Public Complaints Commission has released its findings and found neglect of duty by officers of the Prince Albert P...

May 18, 2023