First Nations

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 ...

Feb 05, 2023

Indigenous group talks about reporting system for people experiencing homelessness

WINNIPEG - An Indigenous organization is spearheading efforts to develop a system that could make it easier to flag when a person experiencing homelessness is missing. It comes after the slayings of f...

Feb 04, 2023

Indigenous WWII veteran passes away at 96

Indigenous veteran Virginia Pechawis (Bird) has died, the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations announced Friday.Pechawis was one of Saskatchewan's oldest female Indigenous Veterans and served in...

Feb 03, 2023

FSIN bans two men from future events following sex crime allegations

The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) has banned two men from future events following multiple sex crime allegations.In a release, the FSIN said it takes allegations of sexual assault ...

Feb 02, 2023

LLRIB seeks nominations for appeals committee for upcoming election

Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) is inviting nominations for the Election Appeals Committee for the upcoming elections taking place in March 2023. Interested and eligible individuals can fill in the f...

Feb 02, 2023

Meadow Lake Library celebrates Aboriginal Storytelling Month in Saskatchewan

The Meadow Lake Library is offering a moccasin-making class to celebrate Aboriginal Storytelling Month.The event will run two days- Feb. 11 and 12, with artist Darlene Littlespruce and her daughter An...

Feb 02, 2023

Mistawasis hockey player suing Harvard University over racial discrimination

An Indigenous woman from Mistawasis is taking legal action against Harvard University.Sydney Daniels, a former player, and coach for the school's women's hockey team is alleging she experienced racial...

Feb 01, 2023

Youth charged with assault after man seriously injured on Montreal Lake

An unnamed youth is being charged with aggravated assault.RCMP were called to the Montreal Lake Cree Nation Monday night where they found a man suffering from serious injuries.He was later transported...

Feb 01, 2023

Onion Lake man named Indigenous Archbishop of the Anglican Church

A Saskatchewan Bishop will soon be starting a new, prestigious role with the Anglican Church of Canada.Bishop Chris Harper, a member of the Onion Lake Cree Nation was recently appointed as the Indigen...

Jan 31, 2023

Congress of Aboriginal Peoples call for end to police brutality in Canada

A national Indigenous organization is calling on Canadian police forces to make "fundamental changes" to end brutality against members of racialized groups in the country. The Congress of Aboriginal P...

Jan 31, 2023