First Nations

‘A big thing for our community’: Documentary film highlights the Red Pheasant Arena

An arena in Red Pheasant Cree Nation was front and centre in a new documentary from a Saskatchewan filmmaker.The First Nation south of North Battleford recently made upgrades to its arena which hasn't...

Mar 16, 2023

Metis Nation - Sask. to establish its own Energuide service thanks to federal investment

The federal government is making an investment to the Mtis Nation of Saskatchewan (MN-S) to establish itself as a licensed EnerGuide service.Minister of Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson made the a...

Mar 15, 2023

Sturgeon Lake girl acts in new Treehouse TV series

Twelve-year-old Meadow Kingfisher, a member of the Sturgeon Lake First Nation, has always loved to perform dance and has turned her love of the arts into a burgeoning career. Meadow is the voice behin...

Mar 07, 2023

Métis community leaders recognized for their service

Perry Vermette, Owner of Vermette Wood Products, jokes when he was first received notice he was receiving a Queen's Platinum Jubilee Medal, his first instinct as someone who shys away from public atte...

Feb 28, 2023

A good wolf and stories for youth highlight Aboriginal Storytelling Month

As February comes to a close, so does another memorable Aboriginal Storytelling Month in Saskatchewan.One of the many events that happened this past month took place at Saskatchewan Polytechnic in Pri...

Feb 28, 2023

Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation makes purchase of pork processing facility

Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation (MSFN) is excited about the future after announcing it recently purchased a pork processing facility. The First Nation said it will be a step forward for the community, ...

Feb 24, 2023

Saskatchewan Métis sign self-government deal

Three Mtis groups signed a deal Friday with the federal government that recognizes them as Indigenous governments, putting them on equal constitutional standing with First Nations and opening the door...

Feb 24, 2023

MN-S planning Survivors' Gathering, Jubilee awards

Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) is announcing two upcoming events to support and honour Mtis families.The Queen's Platinum Jubilee medal ceremonies hosted by MN-S in Saskatoon, Prince Albert and Regin...

Feb 22, 2023

Indigenous storyteller shares about finding identity through storytelling

As Aboriginal Storytelling Month continues, those who have taken part in events throughout the province are sharing why the month is important to them.For Curtis Peeteetuce, honouring Aboriginal Story...

Feb 22, 2023

Chief Poundmaker's pipe, saddle bag returning from Royal Ontario Museum to family

Artifacts belonging to a 19th-century Plains Cree chief who was known as a peacekeeper are expected to be returned to his descendants in a repatriation ceremony at the Royal Ontario Museum.The Toronto...

Feb 22, 2023