First Nations

BUFC well-represented at North American Indigenous Games

There will be no shortage of Battlefords and area representation on the soccer field this summer at the 2023 North American Indigenous Games. Battlefords United Football Club (BUFC), the elite-level s...

Feb 16, 2023

Bed bug infestation at Northern Sask elementary school

There are no classes this week at Big River First Nation's Mistahi Sipiy Elementary School, and the reason why has nothing to do with recent challenges like a shortage of teachers or the effects of th...

Feb 15, 2023

City approves OSB mill subdivision

The City of Prince Albert has approved a request by the group planning to build a new OSB mill to section off 200 acres of land near the pulp mill. While not all the hurdles have been crossed yet, May...

Feb 14, 2023

LLRIB general election set for March 30

Information has been released about the upcoming Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) 2023 general election.According to an announcement made Thursday, a nomination meeting will be held on March 9. That w...

Feb 10, 2023

'A historic day': Colin Charles Cree Dictionary redeveloped and released

The release of the Colin Charles Cree Dictionary was celebrated Wednesday at a gathering at Kitsaki Hall. "Today is a historic day. This is really a historic moment in our history with the Lac La Rong...

Feb 09, 2023

LISTEN: The importance of narratives as shared by an Indigenous Elder

For generations, Indigenous people shared the accounts of their origins and traditions that make them who they truly are.During the month of February, this important practice is highlighted during Abo...

Feb 09, 2023

Sucker River preparing for WinterFest23

Residents of Sucker River are looking forward to WinterFest23 next week. The festivities begin on Valentine's Day with a dance and a couples steak dinner, followed by a children's festival, skiing com...

Feb 09, 2023

Four names in running for Muskoday chief

Residents of Muskoday will have a new chief following the upcoming election as Ava Bear has opted not to run again. Yesterday was nomination day for the First Nation which resulted in four people runn...

Feb 07, 2023

'Surprised but not surprised': Cree hockey player discusses continual issue of racism in sport

One of the Western Hockey League's (WHL) greatest players, who is Cree, said he isn't surprised to see Indigenous players today being racially discriminated against.Dan Hodgson, who played three years...

Feb 06, 2023

Murray Lake Ice Fishing Derby fundraiser to help youth

Outdoor enthusiasts will be gearing up to head to Murray Lake near Cochin for the upcoming Ice Fishing Derby. The event will be held on March 4, from noon to 4 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Saulteaux and...

Angela Brown Feb 05, 2023