Tag Archives: First Nations

North Battleford high schools recognize Orange Shirt Day
Staff and students at the North Battleford high schools took part in a number of events and activities recognizing Orange Shirt Day, Thursday.Orange Shirt Day serves as a day of remembrance for the vi...
Sep 29, 2022

Dr. Malhotra feels personal impact of James Smith victims
Dr. Lalita Malhotra was in James Smith when the Governor General visited on Wednesday. She had wanted to meet Mary Simon and was invited because she is a member of the Order of Canada, an honour besto...
Sep 29, 2022

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to be recognized at P.A.'s riverfront
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Friday will be recognized in Prince Albert at one of the city's most iconic Indigenous artifacts.At the Sisters in Spirit Monument along the riverbank,...
Sep 29, 2022

Popular TV show filmed episode on Poundmaker Cree Nation
A show that explores Indigenous cooking and culture recently filmed an episode on Poundmaker Cree Nation. The show called Moosemeat and Marmalade currently in season six is much more than a cooking sh...
Sep 29, 2022

Melfort, Humboldt honouring National Truth and Reconciliation Day
The City of Melfort will be holding a candlelight vigil in honour of both National Truth and Reconciliation Day and the James Smith Cree Nation.The observation will take place tonight, September 29th,...
Sep 29, 2022

Governor General of Canada visits James Smith Cree Nation after mass stabbing
The Governor General of Canada made a stop in James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN) to pay respects to the victims of the mass stabbing attack earlier this month.Mary Simon was joined by the leadership of th...
Sep 28, 2022

Sask. orange donut funds will help James Smith
One-half of the profits from the sale of orange donuts in Saskatchewan will go to a trust fund to help the community of James Smith. Tim Hortons said the other half of the profits will go to the India...
Sep 28, 2022

U of S to host multiple Truth and Reconciliation games in honour of national holiday
The University of Saskatchewan Huskies football and men's hockey teams will host the University of Manitoba Bisons and the Trinity Western University Spartans for a pair of games this weekend, surroun...
Sep 28, 2022

Mistawasis woman aims to create path for healing journey
Noting issues on reserves related to suicides, poverty and drug use, Connie Primeau said she felt compelled to step up and do something to help people find support and start their personal healing jou...
Sep 28, 2022

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon visiting Saskatchewan First Nation grieving stabbing deaths
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon is to visit the Saskatchewan community today that is grieving the deaths of loved ones from a stabbing rampage earlier this month.A release from her office says Simon will meet wi...
Sep 28, 2022