Tag Archives: First Nations
Northern Sask. high school testing limits of virtual reality for mental health support
A unique form of technology is being explored to help assist youth in La Loche, dealing with mental health needs.Sask. Polytech has been working with students at the community's Dene high school, expl...
Jan 21, 2022
TLSN group opposed to province’s new trespassing legislation
NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask. - The Treaty Land Sharing Network are voicing their concerns about the province's trespassing legislation that went into effect this month. Under the Trespass to Property Amend...
Jan 21, 2022
Local woman named inaugural winner of Indigenous Music Achievement Award
A Prince Albert woman said she's still in shock after receiving a big honour at the Saskatchewan Music Awards.Sheryl Kimbley works as an event coordinator with the Prince Albert Grand Council and has ...
Jan 21, 2022
TLSN group opposed to province's new trespassing legislation
The Treaty Land Sharing Network are voicing their concerns about the province's trespassing legislation that went into effect this month.Under the Trespass to Property Amendment Act, those wishing to ...
Jan 21, 2022
Flying Dust First Nation hosting complimentary home maintenance workshop
Flying Dust First Nation is hosting a free home maintenance workshop in mid-February.The complimentary program conducted by the Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation provides those in attendance with im...
Jan 19, 2022
New clean energy waste processing facility to open soon in P.A.
Wahpeton Dakota Developments and IQ Waste Solutions have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to help develop a clean energy waste processing facility in Prince Albert.In a release, the two companies ...
Jan 18, 2022
LLRIB COVID-19 vaccine incentive extended as Omicron variant spreads
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) is extending a $300 COVID-19 vaccination incentive as the Omicron variant continues to spreads across Saskatchewan."The internal council met yesterday and extend t...
Jan 14, 2022
New program at SIIT hopes to create more Indigenous entrepreneurs
A new program at the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) hopes to train the next generation of Indigenous entrepreneurs while providing a mentor to help them along the way.SIIT will s...
Jan 13, 2022
Flying Dust First Nation offering youth winter camp experiences
Flying Dust First Nation is hosting a winter camp for youth in the community later in the season. Twenty youths between the ages of 10 and 18 will have the opportunity to participate in a 3-day campin...
Jan 13, 2022
Flying Dust Health launches community-wide weight loss challenge
An annual community health initiative has returned to Flying Dust First Nation at a time when many people are looking to pick up healthy lifestyle habits. On Monday, the health team launched its weigh...
Jan 13, 2022