First Nations

MGBHLM First Nation awarded $127 million in historic land claim settlement

The Specific Claims Tribunal Canada announced this week Mosquito, Grizzly Bear's Head, Lean Man First Nation (MGBHLM) would be awarded close to $127 million from the federal government for a land clai...

Jan 22, 2021

App designed for Indigenous language education expected to launch in late January

A program designed to revitalize Indigenous languages is expected to release its first two apps to the public later this month.Through a collection of images and audio files, the app serves to educate...

Jan 19, 2021

NITHA announces end of Flying Dust COVID-19 outbreak; vaccinations to begin next week

The Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) has declared an end to the COVID-19 outbreak announced on December 12 for the Flying Dust Health-Administration Centre. NITHA Medical Health Officer ...

Jan 08, 2021

'It's left Regina': Moderna vaccine headed to La Ronge

Minister of Health Paul Merriman announced during a press conference Wednesday the Moderna vaccine is headed to La Ronge and other areas in the Far North East. "As identified today, the Far North East...

Jan 07, 2021

Family Wellness and Healing Project launching in Meadow Lake

A new program designed for Indigenous people affected by interpersonal violence is launching in Meadow Lake.The Family Wellness and Healing Project is a pilot project based out of the North West Frien...

Jan 06, 2021

English River band members camp out, in protest of alleged secrecy by leadership

Relying on a wood burning stove to keep warm, and the kindness of fellow community members to bring them food, Marlene Tcho and Rose Dawastare from English River First Nation, are camping out until th...

Jan 06, 2021

Makwa Sahgaiehcan teachers supporting students during Christmas break

Students at Makwa Sahgaiehcan School may be away from the classroom during the winter break, but that isn't stopping their teachers from being there to offer support. During the week before Christmas,...

Dec 29, 2020

First Indigenous-owned liquor store opens near Saskatoon

The first Indigenous-owned liquor store in Saskatchewan is now open near Saskatoon.Part of the Grasswood area, The Patch Wine and Spirits is located on the English River First Nation's urban reserve l...

Dec 28, 2020

Hope and the Future: Progress in Northern health

The COVID-19 pandemic makes 2020 a year many may prefer to forget, but there is hope for the future. We've decided to make that the focus of our series of end-of-year stories.While the COVID-19 pandem...

Dec 23, 2020

Jason Stonechild named FSIN's new Director of Justice

Prince Albert's former deputy police chief has a new job.The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) Executive has announced Jason Stonechild as their new Director of Justice and the Special...

Dec 15, 2020