First Nations

Five names running for Chief in Beardy’s and Okemasis elections

The nominations are in and the community of Beardy's and Okemasis Cree Nation now know who is on the ballot for this week's election.Five people are in the running for chief including current Chief Ed...

Mar 27, 2023

Moccasin re-elected as chief of Saulteaux First Nation

Kenny Moccasin has once again been elected as chief of Saulteaux First Nation. The results of the elections for chief and council were announced Saturday.Moccasin won the race with 340 votes, followed...

Mar 27, 2023

Ottawa's slow rollout of internet to First Nations creating economic rift: audit

The federal government's slow rollout of high-speed internet to rural areas is putting First Nations at an economic disadvantage while billions of dollars earmarked to fix the issue remains untouched,...

Mar 27, 2023

‘It’s momentous:’ Mohawk language program to launch at First Nations University

The First Nations University of Canada will be bringing another form of Indigenous language to its school that is considered a first of its kind.Starting in the fall, the Regina-based university will ...

Mar 25, 2023

McKenzie seeks to increase social assistance payments, prioritize training and trades programming

Bruce Fredrick McKenzie has big plans if elected chief of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB)."I think I can make a difference if I did get in as chief," he said. "I think the band has a little bit l...

Mar 24, 2023

Cook-Searson supports fair cows and plows settlement, increase to $5 annuity payment

After almost two decades at the helm, Tammy Cook-Searson believes she still has what it takes to be Chief of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB). First elected as chief in 2005 at the age of 33, she ...

Mar 22, 2023

Sask. sisters win at First Nations Spelling Bee, qualify for National Championship

Two sisters will be representing Saskatchewan at the Spelling Bee National Championships.The Saskatchewan First Nations Spelling Bee was held in Saskatoon last week with over 150 students from 21 diff...

Mar 21, 2023

Nominations close for Montreal Lake Cree Nation election

The nominations for Chief and council of the Montreal Lake Cree Nation (MLCN) have closed with a good selection of candidates, except for Little Red Reserve which has two acclaimed representatives. El...

Mar 20, 2023

Police asking for help in locating missing teen

Update: RCMP confirmed on Monday, March 27, Morningdawn Watchmaker had been located safe.The search is on for a 15-year-old girl who was reported missing to police on Friday. Battlefords RCMP said Mor...

Mar 20, 2023

Indigenous communities leading Canada's clean energy boom

On a wintry day last November, Daphne Kay looked up at an expanse of gleaming solar panels located on Cowessess First Nation reserve land just east of Regina and cried.It was the mix of past and prese...

Mar 19, 2023