Tag Archives: First Nations

National retreat in Prince Albert addresses challenges facing youth
Youth and young adults from across the country have gathered in Prince Albert, and as a group are talking about ways to not only increase graduation rates, but also break down barriers that may be ass...
May 11, 2023

Wildfires threatening nine First Nations in Alberta: Indigenous Services Canada
Indigenous Services Canada says wildfires are threatening nine First Nations in Alberta, including the Little Red River Cree Nation, where more than 100 structures have been lost in the community of F...
May 11, 2023

Evacuation order lifted in La Loche, Clearwater River DN
Residents from La Loche and Clearwater River Dene Nation have been given the green light to return home.The evacuation order was lifted on Sunday afternoon with Clearwater River and La Loche posting a...
May 07, 2023

Moosomin and Saulteaux First Nations still battling wildfires
Wildfire suppression efforts continue in Saulteaux and Moosomin First Nations.Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs (BATC) communications co-ordinator Sheldon Fox said the fires "have been contained" in Sa...
May 05, 2023

Walk for MMIWG2S brings supporters together in North Battleford
A large group of supporters joined in the walk for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S) in North Battleford on Friday.Organized by the Battlefords Agency Triba...
May 05, 2023

'It really shows the support': Beardy's walk honours Missing and Murdered
Emelia Greyeyes used the word "special" to describe how she felt taking part in a four kilometer walk to honour Missing and Murdered Indigenous People.The event Friday afternoon was held at Beardy's a...
May 05, 2023

Humboldt school installs Treaty 6 medal
St. Augustine School in Humboldt recently welcomed families and community members for a Treaty 6 medal installation ceremony.The event recognized the progress the school has made along its journey of ...
May 05, 2023

Northeast communities honour Red Dress Day
In honour of Red Dress Day, also known as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit People, multiple northeast communities have put on displays.A...
May 05, 2023

Do Not Consume water advisory issued for Saulteaux First Nation
First Nations and Inuit Health has issued a Do Not Consume water advisory for those in the Saulteaux community and surrounding area.Due to the large volume of water being used fighting wildfires near ...
May 05, 2023

'We are here for them': Red Dress Day observed in La Ronge
Red Dress Day was observed in La Ronge on Friday with an honour walk, in remembrance of the approximately 5,000 missing and murdered Indigenous women in Canada. The honour walk began at 11 a.m. at the...
May 05, 2023