First Nations

'Starting to heal': Victim of Saskatchewan mass stabbing wakes in hospital a widow

Joyce and Earl Burns were childhood sweethearts. They grew up together on James Smith Cree Nation in Saskatchewan, first as neighbours, then as husband and wife. "It was childhood love," said Victor S...

Oct 06, 2022

Buffalo River Dene Nation re-issues state of emergency

Buffalo River Den Nation has re-issued a State of Emergency in response to an escalating problem of gang violence and drugs on the First Nation, and is looking for support to deal with the problem. Du...

Oct 05, 2022

Muskoday First Nation featured in short educational film

The small community of Muskoday First Nation was chosen this year for a special project that could very well have a far-reaching impact.Through a provincial government grant, a 30-minute video was cre...

Oct 05, 2022

Missing Ahtahkakoop man found in Hines Lake

RCMP have confirmed the discovery of the body of a missing man in Ahtahkakoop. The 56-year-old man was found on October 2 just before 2 p.m. in Hines Lake. He had been reported missing the day before....

Oct 05, 2022

Young woman killed in fatal rollover at Sturgeon Lake First Nation

The cause of a tragic crash Monday night, at Sturgeon Lake First Nation, is being investigated by Prince Albert RCMP.A 23-year-old woman died following a single vehicle rollover on Meridian Road. She ...

Oct 04, 2022

Our Lady of the Snows Teepee Shrine unveiled at The Ridge

A special inauguration ceremony was held at The Ridge Friday for a new teepee shrine, called Our Lady of the Snows. The shrine is located in the cemetery for the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate ...

Oct 03, 2022

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation recognized in the Battlefords

It was a time for coming together during the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in the Battlefords Friday.The day started with flag-raising ceremonies at Town Hall in Battleford and City Hall i...

Sep 30, 2022

Local First Nation communities host North East School Division for cultural education

A handful of local First Nation communities played host to over 300 staff members from the North East School Division (NESD), in honour of National Truth and Reconciliation Day.Roughly 50-75 staff wen...

Sep 30, 2022

‘It’s hard to forget’: Residential School survivors share stories during event in Ahtahkakoop

For many in the community of Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation, the stories of Canada's Residential Schools are only heard through news and conversations with relatives.For others, however, they are solid memor...

Sep 30, 2022

Sweetgrass illustrator Azby Whitecalf uses talents to bring stories to life

Local Indigenous artist Azby Whitecalf said being able to create the art for a new children's book has been a fun opportunity to get in touch with their (preferred pronoun) own inner child at the same...

Sep 30, 2022