First Nations

'We are not prepared to put the lives of our families at risk': First Nations leaders concerned about government's plan to lift restrictions

The organization that represents 74 First Nations in Saskatchewan, is calling on the provincial government to reconsider terminating COVID-19 health mandates and protocols in Saskatchewan, claiming it...

Feb 09, 2022

Aboriginal Storytelling Month an opportunity to share culture

February is Aboriginal Storytelling Month in Saskatchewan, and events are being planned in North Battleford and Meadow Lake to celebrate the annual tradition. A total of 72 Indigenous storytellers fro...

Feb 01, 2022

Murray Lake Ice Fishing Derby coming up in March

Outdoors enthusiasts can look forward to attending the sixth annual Murray Lake Ice Fishing Derby coming up March 12 in the Cochin area.Saulteaux First Nation and Moosomin First Nation are hosting the...

Jan 31, 2022

Moose meat being donated to Elders in several northern communities

Elders in several northern Saskatchewan communities have received donations of moose meat in recent weeks.It's all due to the efforts of Turnor Lake and Birch Narrows Community Food Centre and its co-...

Jan 24, 2022

Northern Sask. high school testing limits of virtual reality for mental health support

A unique form of technology is being explored to help assist youth in La Loche, dealing with mental health needs.Sask. Polytech has been working with students at the community's Dene high school, expl...

Jan 21, 2022

Flying Dust First Nation hosting complimentary home maintenance workshop

Flying Dust First Nation is hosting a free home maintenance workshop in mid-February.The complimentary program conducted by the Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation provides those in attendance with im...

Jan 19, 2022

New program at SIIT hopes to create more Indigenous entrepreneurs

A new program at the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) hopes to train the next generation of Indigenous entrepreneurs while providing a mentor to help them along the way.SIIT will s...

Jan 13, 2022

Flying Dust First Nation offering youth winter camp experiences

Flying Dust First Nation is hosting a winter camp for youth in the community later in the season. Twenty youths between the ages of 10 and 18 will have the opportunity to participate in a 3-day campin...

Jan 13, 2022

Flying Dust Health launches community-wide weight loss challenge

An annual community health initiative has returned to Flying Dust First Nation at a time when many people are looking to pick up healthy lifestyle habits. On Monday, the health team launched its weigh...

Jan 13, 2022

101-year-old Sask. Metis veteran remembered for humble, joyful nature

A 101-year-old Saskatchewan veteran - one of Canada's oldest - died Tuesday.Louis Roy served in the Second World War.His granddaughter, Glenda Burnouf, doesn't remember him sharing much about his time...

Jan 13, 2022