First Nations

Former Sask. RCMP officer looks forward to new venture as MLA

The newly elected Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the Athabasca constituency says his phone has been ringing off the hook all day.Jim Lemaigre, who has a background in policing, won Tuesd...

Feb 16, 2022

NDP, Indigenous leaders demand action for community cell service

Chief Leon Crookedneck of Ministikwan Lake Cree Nation (MLCN) and several Indigenous leaders joined opposition critics in Regina today to call attention to a lack of cell coverage in northern First Na...

Feb 14, 2022

Boushie family still looking for justice

The family of Colten Boushie continues to call for an end to systemic discrimination against Indigenous people in the justice system. Boushie, 22, died from a gunshot wound to the head after he and fo...

Feb 11, 2022

MGBHLM cattle company growing; greenhouse set to expand

NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask. – Mosquito, Grizzly Bear’s Head, Lean Man (MGBHLM) First Nation’s Economic Development Corporation is continuing to progress with its cattle business. With ei...

Angela Brown Feb 11, 2022

MGBHLM cattle company growing; greenhouse set to expand

Mosquito, Grizzly Bear's Head, Lean Man (MGBHLM) First Nation's Economic Development Corporation is continuing to progress with its cattle business.With eight bulls and 160 cows, the company is expect...

Feb 11, 2022

Census data shows population decrease on and off-reserve in La Ronge, increase in Air Ronge

Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) Chief Tammy Cook-Searson doesn't believe newly released data by Statistics Canada is correct when it comes to on-reserve populations.Some of the data collected during ...

Feb 10, 2022

New majority Indigenous partnership announced, “green” economic opportunities for First Nations

A new majority Indigenous-owned enterprise is hoping to drive the Indigenous economy and create employment opportunities throughout the continent.miEnergy North America is a partnership among 10 First...

Feb 10, 2022

'We are not prepared to put the lives of our families at risk': First Nations leaders concerned about government's plan to lift restrictions

The organization that represents 74 First Nations in Saskatchewan, is calling on the provincial government to reconsider terminating COVID-19 health mandates and protocols in Saskatchewan, claiming it...

Feb 09, 2022

Too soon to end COVID-19 restrictions: Chief Tammy Cook-Searson

Lac La Ronge Indian Band Chief Tammy Cook-Searson believes the provincial government is moving too fast when it comes to ending COVID-19 restrictions in Saskatchewan. On Tuesday, it was announced the ...

Feb 08, 2022

Chiefs meet with federal minister to request Timber Bay Children's Home be recognized as residential school

Woodland Chiefs from numerous First Nation communities are once again asking the federal government to recognize Timber Bay Children's Home as a residential school.Last week on Feb. 4, the woodland Ch...

Feb 07, 2022