First Nations

'The most important challenge we have is at the individual level': COVID cases spike in NITHA communities

The decision to impose travel restrictions or place a community on lockdown is at the discretion of the community's leadership, according to the medical health officer for the Norther Inter-Tribal Hea...

Oct 21, 2020

PBCN, LLRIB communities lockdown as coronavirus reappears in region

All Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) communities have been locked down after coronavirus cases appeared in three this week.The lockdowns were in place as of Oct. 8 at 7 a.m. and will continue until...

Oct 08, 2020

Meadow Lake NDP candidate promises a vision to 'put people first'

Unlike her incumbent competitor, provincial election candidate Harmonie King doesn't have much in the way of political experience - but that fresh, new perspective is something she thinks will entice ...

Oct 07, 2020

Outdoor rink taking shape on Flying Dust First Nation

Hockey players and skaters will soon have another option when it comes to ice surfaces in the Meadow Lake area. The Flying Dust First Nation is in the midst of building an outdoor rink that should be ...

Oct 06, 2020

Vocalist from Onion Lake Cree Nation makes Indigenous Music Countdown top 10

A rising star from Onion Lake Cree Nation has made it to the top 10 of the Indigenous Music Countdown with her latest track Feel Free.Hazely is an R&B vocalist fusing acoustic pop melodies and hoo...

Sep 10, 2020

MP Gary Vidal retains position under new Conservative leadership

MP for Desneth-Missinippi-Churchill River, Gary Vidal, has retained the position of Shadow Minister for Indigenous Services, under new Conservative leader Erin O'Toole."I am very pleased to continue a...

Sep 09, 2020

MN-S files court claim against NexGen Energy over breach of contract in establishment of uranium mine

The Mtis Nation - Saskatchewan (MN-S) has filed a claim against NexGen Energy Ltd. stating NexGen is in breach of its legal obligations under a study agreement that was signed between MN-S and NexGen....

Sep 09, 2020

Canada's top lawyer hopes to inspire more indigenous youth

The first indigenous president of the Canadian Bar Association has a Saskatchewan connection. Brad Regehr was born and raised in Manitoba but is a member of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (Sandy Bay...

Sep 06, 2020

New report links increases in child abuse and youth suicides to COVID-19

As children go back to school this fall, reports of suspected child abuse may increase, as well as concerns raised about depression and isolation.These are among the concerns raised in a new report pu...

Sep 01, 2020

Viral video calls into question actions of Sask. RCMP officer

Warning: This story contains the use of profane language.Editors note: This story was updated Wednesday afternoon at 5p.m. to reflect a statement from the Lac La Ronge Indian Band Chief and Council.A ...

Aug 26, 2020