First Nations

'If he could do it, then I could': Sakewew High blends Terry Fox run with tributes to Decoteau and Wenjack

When Dezminn Thomas lined up for the run at Sakewew High School on Friday, he thought it would be a struggle. But thinking about Terry Fox pushed him through."He had run across Canada with a severed l...

Sep 19, 2025

'To provide a sense of belonging': Sweetgrass's nearly $40M school now more than half complete

For more than 20 years, Sweetgrass First Nation carried a dream on its books - a new school where culture, language and generations could meet under one roof.That dream is now taking shape."It was on ...

Sep 19, 2025

First Nations University of Canada Forms Relationship with South African School

Separated by over 15,000 kilometres and the Atlantic Ocean, two academic institutions on two different continents have formed a special connection.The First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv), on S...

Sep 17, 2025

'I think it's transformational': Cree program evolves at Prince Albert school

A Cree language program at John Diefenbaker school in Prince Albert is continuing to grow and evolve.When the program was first introduced in 2020, it was offered only to Kindergarten students and the...

Sep 17, 2025

Fire departments compete in P.A. for chance to head to Calgary for national event

Fire departments from around Prince Albert and the province were in the city this past weekend, battling in the 2025 Saskatchewan First Nation Firefighting Competition. The event is held annually in P...

Sep 16, 2025

FINTRAC imposes $1.175 million penalty on SIGA for admin violations

The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) denies the allegations and plans to appeal to the federal court.The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) announced on ...

Sep 13, 2025

FSIN audit questions over $34 million in expenses

The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nation (FSIN) is being asked to explain expenses totalling $34,251,566.The findings of an audit, conducted by Indigenous Services Canada, were shown to the execu...

Sep 12, 2025

Workshop explores sacred role of hair in Indigenous culture after hospital incident

In many Indigenous cultures, hair is more than just a physical attribute; it holds spiritual and cultural significance. Knowledge Keeper Jeff Wastesicoot is speaking at a three-day workshop being held...

Sep 12, 2025

Treaty annuity settlement, if reached, could be 'significant'

If the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) is able to come to a settlement with the federal government regarding its Treaty 6 Annuities Claim, Chief Tammy Cook-Searson believes the back pay potentially o...

Sep 09, 2025

'Not feeling safe for walking around town': Loon Lake mayor says crime down, but stray dogs leave residents uneasy

Crime in Loon Lake has eased since last year, when the mayor was calling for emergency help after a church fire and a rash of criminal activity. But he warns residents are now facing a different threa...

Sep 09, 2025