First Nations

Indigenous culture celebrated again at P.A.'s Carlton school

Indigenous culture was on display at Prince Albert's Carlton Comprehensive Public High School.The school's Indigenous Day was held Friday where students and members of the public got the chance to lea...

Sep 16, 2022

Métis woman pursues legal action against daycare after child's hair cut without consent

A Saskatoon woman, with connections to Prince Albert, is pursuing legal action against her son's daycare provider, alleging the operator committed assault when she cut the young child's hair without p...

Sep 15, 2022

Federal minister discusses First Nation policing, healing programs after stabbings

Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu is promising to work with James Smith Cree Nation on community policing and a new treatment centre after a daylong visit that followed a series of deadly attac...

Sep 15, 2022

‘We were always close’: Family of stabbing victim remembers their loved one during vigil in P.A.

As funerals for the victims of the stabbings in James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon continue, the family of one of those lost recalls his smiling face.Earl Burns was one of 10 people killed in the stab...

Sep 14, 2022

Some Indigenous leaders concerned about reconciliation with new monarch

Some Indigenous leaders and community members say they're concerned about making progress on reconciliation with King Charles III. Treaty 8 Grand Chief Arthur Noskey says the Queen's death last week w...

Sep 14, 2022

Homeless shelter thanks community for support during staff shortage

The Battlefords homeless shelter, known as Miwasin Kikinaw, had its kitchen closed for a few days this past week due to a temporary staff shortage. Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Inc. (BATC), which ...

Sep 12, 2022

New addition to Duck Lake care home upgrades visitor experience

A new addition to a long-term care home in Duck Lake is helping bring families back together.The sunroom at Goodwill Manor provides a safe and comfortable place for visits, cultural ceremonies, and ev...

Sep 10, 2022

'They need help, resources and a lot of guidance': Mayor of La Loche speaks from experience in aftermath of tragedy

The mass stabbing on Sept. 4 in James Smith Cree Nation and in Weldon, SK brought back a lot of emotions for the residents of La Loche in northern Saskatchewan - emotions that have taken years to repr...

Sep 09, 2022

'Times are changing': Cook-Searson expresses condolences to Royal Family

Lac La Ronge Indian Band chief Tammy Cook-Searson is expressing her heartfelt condolences to the Royal Family after the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday. "It's a very difficult time right now f...

Sep 08, 2022

Vigil held in P.A. for victims of mass stabbing attack

A vigil was held Wednesday night in Prince Albert to honour the victims of the mass stabbing attack on the James Smith Cree Nation and in Weldon.Around 200 people gathered in Memorial Square outside o...

Sep 08, 2022