First Nations

Sask. Rivers raises Métis and Treaty 6 flags for first time

A special ceremony was recently held by the Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division (SRPSD) to promote reconciliation with Indigenous people.Around 100 people withstood the windy conditions on Wedn...

Oct 12, 2022

LLRIB announces passing of respected Elder

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) is mourning the loss of a longstanding Elder.On Oct. 10, the LLRIB announce the loss of Elder Albert Ross. Council released a statement, which says over many decad...

Oct 11, 2022

'Some heroes wear moccasins:' Saskatchewan stabbing victims died helping others

Some of the people who died in the stabbing massacre on James Smith Cree Nation last month were killed because they were trying to help others, RCMP say.Residents put themselves at risk and in some ca...

Oct 11, 2022

RCMP commander expresses support for First Nations policing

The commander of the Saskatchewan RCMP said she has spoken with Indigenous leaders about a new First Nations police service in the province, and she thinks it's an outstanding opportunity for the two ...

Oct 10, 2022

'Pushed to the back': First Nations women under-represented as chiefs in Canada

More than a year after Sheila North unsuccessfully ran to lead one of Manitoba's largest First Nations political organizations, the Cree leader and journalist is ready to try again. The Assembly of Ma...

Oct 08, 2022

Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation awarded funding to build new Interpretive Centre

The provincial government announced that Mosquito, Grizzly Bear's Head, Lean Man (MGBHLM) First Nation is being awarded $5.82 million in joint federal and provincial funding to develop an interpretive...

Oct 07, 2022

LLRIB launches three-year energy project aimed at efficiency and renewables

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) has hired a team to focus on promoting and implementing energy conservation, energy efficiency, and renewable energy measures within its six communities.The three-...

Oct 07, 2022

Cost estimate for proposed Water Treatment Plant and pipeline project climbs to under $80 million

Citing rising costs related to inflation, materials, and construction costs, the committee exploring a regional Water Treatment Plant (WTP) and pipeline project in the Prince Albert area, says the new...

Oct 07, 2022

Muskoday First Nation hosts STC Fall Assembly in P.A.

It was called a day for the people, as several First Nations held a special gathering in Prince Albert. Leaders and representatives from member nations of the Saskatoon Tribal Council came to the city...

Oct 07, 2022

Muskoday and MLCN introducing bilingual traffic signs

In the coming weeks, people travelling through Muskoday First Nation and Montreal Lake Cree Nation (MLCN) will notice something a little different about the traffic signage.Signs that advise people wh...

Oct 06, 2022