First Nations

‘When is enough enough?’: Woman wants dog restrictions for First Nation communities after brother’s death

Giselle Thomas wants to see change in First Nations communities after alleging her older brother was mauled to death by two dogs.Thomas and her brother, Noel, are both from Witchekan Lake First Nation...

Jul 04, 2022

New Indigenous Outdoor Learning Centre opens at Hanin Creek

SaskPolytech and the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) recently celebrated the launch of a project meant to increase cultural awareness.The Indigenous Outdoor Learning Centre is an extension of the H...

Jul 02, 2022

Canada Day celebrations include time of reflection for many

While Canada Day celebrates the creation of the nation, for many Indigenous peoples it's a reminder of what was taken from them. At the celebrations along the riverbank in Prince Albert, Reina Morin a...

Jul 01, 2022

Court rejects bid by AFN National Chief RoseAnne Archibald to overturn suspension

OTTAWA - The Assembly of First Nations says an Ontario court has rejected a bid by National Chief RoseAnne Archibald to overturn her recent suspension. The organization issued a statement Thursday say...

Jul 01, 2022

Construction begins on Kinistin reserve family resource centre

The Tikinagan Centre will be at the heart of the Kinistin reserve, located roughly 40 kilometres southeast of Melfort. Tikinagan means 'cradleboard' in Cree. The 8,571 square foot building will house ...

Jul 01, 2022

'Baby bison is history being made' says head of Wanuskewin Park

The head of the Wanuskewin Heritage Park and member of Red Earth Cree Nation shared the news of six new bison calves born at the park near Saskatoon.Darlen Brander said that welcoming the new addition...

Jun 23, 2022

Flying Dust hosts celebrates National Indigenous People's Day

The celebration of Indigenous culture continued in the Meadow Lake region Tuesday.Flying Dust First Nation (FDFN) hosted a celebration on National Indigenous People's Day. Hundreds of students from lo...

Jun 21, 2022

'A place for healing': Woodland Wellness Centre opens near La Ronge

A long-time dream of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) became a reality Tuesday as a large crowd and long list of dignitaries attended the grand opening of the Woodland Wellness Centre. "I just wan...

Jun 21, 2022

‘This is still a rescue mission’: Update provided on day 64 of search for Frank Young

It has been 64 days since Frank Young went missing, but the community is still committed to finding him.On Tuesday morning, to coincide with National Indigenous Peoples Day, leadership from Red Earth ...

Jun 21, 2022

'A scary situation': All Stanley Mission residents ordered to evacuate

All residents of Stanley Mission have been ordered to evacuate after the McCafe fire quickly began moving towards the community last night. The general evacuation began around 8 a.m. with registration...

Jun 10, 2022