First Nations

Sturgeon Lake girl acts in new Treehouse TV series

Twelve-year-old Meadow Kingfisher, a member of the Sturgeon Lake First Nation, has always loved to perform dance and has turned her love of the arts into a burgeoning career. Meadow is the voice behin...

Mar 07, 2023

LLRIB provides update on agricultural benefits claim

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) has provided an update on its agricultural benefits claim also known as cows and plows. According to an announcement on Monday, the Agricultural Benefits Committee...

Mar 06, 2023

BATC promises emergency shelter will remain, despite Lighthouse changes

While the Lighthouse Supported Living Inc. non-profit has gone into receivership, Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Inc. (BATC) confirmed the Battlefords emergency shelter service will continue to be a...

Mar 06, 2023

Lac La Ronge Winter Festival awards King and Queen Trapper titles

Lac La Ronge Indian Band Coun. Gerald McKenzie of Grandmother's Bay and Clarissa Burns of Prince Albert are this year's Lac La Ronge Winter Festival King and Queen Trappers. The King and Queen Trapper...

Mar 05, 2023

Syphilis still growing with 639% increase since 2019

The rate of syphilis cases in Saskatchewan has seen a massive jump since an outbreak was first declared in 2019. Dr. Ibrahim Khan, regional medical officer of health for Indigenous Services Canada, sa...

Mar 02, 2023

Métis community leaders recognized for their service

Perry Vermette, Owner of Vermette Wood Products, jokes when he was first received notice he was receiving a Queen's Platinum Jubilee Medal, his first instinct as someone who shys away from public atte...

Feb 28, 2023

A good wolf and stories for youth highlight Aboriginal Storytelling Month

As February comes to a close, so does another memorable Aboriginal Storytelling Month in Saskatchewan.One of the many events that happened this past month took place at Saskatchewan Polytechnic in Pri...

Feb 28, 2023

Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation makes purchase of pork processing facility

Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation (MSFN) is excited about the future after announcing it recently purchased a pork processing facility. The First Nation said it will be a step forward for the community, ...

Feb 24, 2023

Saskatchewan Métis sign self-government deal

Three Mtis groups signed a deal Friday with the federal government that recognizes them as Indigenous governments, putting them on equal constitutional standing with First Nations and opening the door...

Feb 24, 2023

MN-S planning Survivors' Gathering, Jubilee awards

Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) is announcing two upcoming events to support and honour Mtis families.The Queen's Platinum Jubilee medal ceremonies hosted by MN-S in Saskatoon, Prince Albert and Regin...

Feb 22, 2023