Tag Archives: First Nations

The Chief of Red Earth Cree Nation fears fires burning in the region may continue for weeks or possibly months, and he has no idea when evacuated community members may get the green light to return ho...

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a day for listening and learning.The federal statutory holiday was created in response to one of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Act...

Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, will mark the first time that Canada recognizes its newest stat holiday, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.The new holiday was made official on June 3 when a Bill...

On a day meant for healing and learning, Flying Dust First Nation is hosting a public gathering to facilitate the process and bring the community together. Thursday marks the first time Canada will ob...

La Loche Mayor Georgina Jolibois is proud of the work she did during her time as an MP to make Sept. 30 a federal holiday."Thinking about the next few days, I feel happy yet emotional in the sense tha...

The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) is busy preparing for an election next month, and the official list of candidates was released Wednesday morning.Current Chief Bobby Cameron is be...

The Government of Saskatchewan recently proclaimed Sept. 30 as Truth and Reconciliation Day for the province.However, that proclamation only recognizes the day and does not establish it as a provincia...

Indigenous leaders are celebrating a newly signed agreement with the province that will have the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority operate a new online gaming site.Since 2002, the province has had ...

A local Meadow Lake clothing company is pairing up with a notable brand in the apparel industry to bring awareness to a significant issue affecting Indigenous people. Meadow Lake's Okema Clothing has ...

The representative body of Saskatchewan's First Nations communities is encouraging First Nations people to get out and vote in Monday's federal election.Every eligible First Nations voter is asked to ...