First Nations

FDFN hosting ceremonies on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

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...

Sep 29, 2021

Former MP 'happy yet emotional' for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

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...

Sep 29, 2021

FSIN announces election candidates; Cameron sets sights on third term as Chief

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...

Sep 29, 2021

Saskatchewan to recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, still not a stat holiday

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...

Sep 29, 2021

SIGA to operate new online gaming site with half of revenues to benefit First Nations

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 ...

Sep 24, 2021

Okema Clothing, 22Fresh collaborate for Truth and Reconciliation Day

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 ...

Sep 20, 2021

FSIN encouraging First Nations to head to the polls

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 ...

Sep 20, 2021

'It really is a huge milestone for us': One Sky aims to see new OSB plant operating by fall of 2023

The vice president of projects for One Sky Forest Products is excited to move on to the next stage of development for a venture that will help create over 700 jobs for northern Saskatchewan.An Oriente...

Sep 09, 2021

Prince Albert OSB mill expected to create over 700 jobs for Northern Sask.

A major announcement made by the provincial government Wednesday morning will, in the words of Prince Albert Mayor Greg Dionne, 'help kickstart the forestry industry in the province.'One Sky Forest Pr...

Sep 08, 2021

FSIN calls on feds, policing partners to help curb tragedies on Indigenous communities

Avoidable and preventable tragedies.That's how the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) described recent events in Indigenous communities in Saskatchewan.This was all from a release by th...

Sep 08, 2021