First Nations

'We are so proud of him': Respected P.A. educator receives national recognition

During this week's Canadian Teachers' Federation annual general assembly, Victor Thunderchild, who passed last year after contracting COVID, was singled out for his contributions to education and the ...

Jul 07, 2022

Mistawasis and governments reach agreement on Treaty Land Entitlement Claim

A big settlement has been reached for a land entitlement claim with a Saskatchewan First Nation and the provincial and federal governments.On Thursday, Chief of Mistawasis Nhiyawak Daryl Watson, Minis...

Jul 07, 2022

AFN delegates expected to vote on national chief's suspension as convention closes

It's the last day of the Assembly of First Nations annual gathering Vancouver and the issue of leadership still hasn't been solved.Chiefs are expected to vote today on an emergency resolution that cal...

Jul 07, 2022

Saskatoon to NB walk for Ashley Morin this weekend

Family, friends and supporters of missing North Battleford woman Ashley Morin will take part in a walk this weekend from Saskatoon to North Battleford to raise awareness of her disappearance.Morin, 31...

Jul 06, 2022

Court orders halting of PBCN by-election, Karen Bird re-instated as Chief

Plans for an election this month by Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) have been brought to an abrupt stop.The federal court has granted Bird's application for an injunction and ordered her to be all...

Jul 06, 2022

Pride from Prince Albert sells on eBay

Ailah Carpenter is getting some traction in the artistic world with name recognition in Prince Albert, having made a mark in Saskatoon and now with national exposure through a national eBay contest. C...

Jul 06, 2022

Youth group home approved for Beauval

A new facility that will help provide safe shelter and resources for vulnerable youth in the north has officially received the green light.The Government of Saskatchewan is partnering on the initiativ...

Jul 05, 2022

Berries and roses planted in the thousands in Cumberland House

Over 4,000 new berry plants and some medically significant ones are now in the ground in Cumberland House Cree Nation.The newly created community forest sits on two acres of land on Pemican Portage st...

Jul 04, 2022

‘When is enough enough?’: Woman wants dog restrictions for First Nation communities after brother’s death

Giselle Thomas wants to see change in First Nations communities after alleging her older brother was mauled to death by two dogs.Thomas and her brother, Noel, are both from Witchekan Lake First Nation...

Jul 04, 2022

Living Sky School Division focuses on Reconciliation efforts

Living Sky School Division (LSKYSD) is continuing with its focus to promote reconciliation efforts. Living Sky's Indigenous Advocate Kimberly Night is working with the division and its Indigenous stud...

Jul 03, 2022