First Nations

Former GM of Clearwater River Dene First Nation enters guilty plea to fraud

A man responsible for defrauding a northern Saskatchewan First Nation, while employed as their general manager, has been placed on probation for 30 months and ordered to pay back $13,000.Jonny Cheecha...

Mar 19, 2022

Found footage shows rare look at life at Lac La Ronge All Saints Residential School

Film reels recently found in the collection of Library and Archives Canada provides a unique window into the past on those who attended the Lac La Ronge All Saints Residential School. The footage was ...

Lisa Brady Mar 15, 2022

Bail denied in Muskoday manslaughter case

A man charged after a shooting incident early Christmas morning on the Muskoday First Nation, will remain in custody.David Duong, who is s facing a charge of manslaughter for the death of Sydney Bear,...

Mar 07, 2022

‘Do something!’ First Nations leaders demand change in wake of infant’s death

An example of blatant discrimination and systemic racism.Those were just some of the terms expressed by the Chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) Tuesday following the death o...

Mar 02, 2022

Onion Lake Cree Nation calls for repeal of trespass amendments

Onion Lake Cree Nation (OLCN) is calling on the Government of Saskatchewan to immediately repeal recent amendments to the Trespass to Property Act.The legislation in question came into force on Jan. 1...

Feb 17, 2022

Former Sask. RCMP officer looks forward to new venture as MLA

The newly elected Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the Athabasca constituency says his phone has been ringing off the hook all day.Jim Lemaigre, who has a background in policing, won Tuesd...

Feb 16, 2022

NDP, Indigenous leaders demand action for community cell service

Chief Leon Crookedneck of Ministikwan Lake Cree Nation (MLCN) and several Indigenous leaders joined opposition critics in Regina today to call attention to a lack of cell coverage in northern First Na...

Feb 14, 2022

Boushie family still looking for justice

The family of Colten Boushie continues to call for an end to systemic discrimination against Indigenous people in the justice system. Boushie, 22, died from a gunshot wound to the head after he and fo...

Feb 11, 2022

MGBHLM cattle company growing; greenhouse set to expand

Mosquito, Grizzly Bear's Head, Lean Man (MGBHLM) First Nation's Economic Development Corporation is continuing to progress with its cattle business.With eight bulls and 160 cows, the company is expect...

Feb 11, 2022

New majority Indigenous partnership announced, “green” economic opportunities for First Nations

A new majority Indigenous-owned enterprise is hoping to drive the Indigenous economy and create employment opportunities throughout the continent.miEnergy North America is a partnership among 10 First...

Feb 10, 2022