First Nations

McLeod re-elected Chief of MLCN

Joyce McLeod has been elected to a second term as Chief at Montreal Lake Cree Nation.That was the outcome of Friday's election. McLeod received a total of 409 votes. The runner up was Edward Henderson...

Mar 31, 2023

P.A. police officers learning Cree in hopes of improving relationship with Indigenous people

Members of the Prince Albert Police Service (PAPS) took it upon themselves to learn Cree in hopes of creating a better rapport with the area's Indigenous people.Sgt. Shawn Rowden and Community Safety ...

Mar 30, 2023

Fundraiser launched to honour influenza victims in Stanley Mission

A fundraiser is underway to create a memorial bronze plaque to commemorate and honour the influenza pandemic victims of 1920 at Stanley Mission.The project is being spearheaded by Lac La Ronge Indian ...

Mar 30, 2023

Indigenous Youth conference sets out to spark change and create positive legacies

Hundreds of youth from all corners of Northern Saskatchewan, have gathered in Prince Albert this week for a special conference and are discussing some serious topics related to gang awareness, leaders...

Mar 30, 2023

General election day for LLRIB members

Eligible voters can cast a ballot in the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) general election occurring today, Thursday, March 30. Voting is taking place between 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in all LLRIB communitie...

Mar 30, 2023

Controlled burns being considered for rejuvenating wildlife habitats & populations

Indigenous people across Saskatchewan are hoping to see controlled fires used in the Saskatchewan River Delta to help restore wildlife habitats and populations.While many believe fires would destroy e...

Mar 29, 2023

Indigenous government-relations firm said more should have been included in federal budget

First Nations groups are lending their voice to what the federal government outlined in the 2023 budget earlier this week. The budget was released by Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland on Tuesday and ...

Mar 29, 2023

Survivors of Île-à-la-Crosse Boarding School wrap up weekend conference

A group of survivors representing the le--la-Crosse Survivors Committee will soon head to Toronto after a successful meeting in Saskatoon this past weekend.The group, with support from the Mtis Nation...

Mar 28, 2023

Muskoday elects new Chief and Council

The newly elected Chief and Council at Muskoday First Nation represents a mix of new and familiar faces.Following in the footsteps of his father, Ron Bear was elected Chief with 241 votes. This was 11...

Mar 27, 2023

All critical minerals and rare earth elements belong to First Nations: FSIN

A statement by the FSIN says that all rare earth elements and critical minerals in the province belong to First Nations. The statement is a response to what the organization says is a failure by the p...

Mar 27, 2023