First Nations

101-year-old Sask. Metis veteran remembered for humble, joyful nature

A 101-year-old Saskatchewan veteran - one of Canada's oldest - died Tuesday.Louis Roy served in the Second World War.His granddaughter, Glenda Burnouf, doesn't remember him sharing much about his time...

Jan 13, 2022

'We want everyone to feel safe in their homes': Muskoday leadership responds to violent incidents

In just over a month, a number of violent incidents have been tied to Muskoday First Nation, and both community leaders and members are publicly expressing their frustration and the need for solutions...

Jan 12, 2022

Flying Dust First Nation investing in school zone safety

Officials in Flying Dust First Nation are implementing new measures to promote safe driving near Kopahawakenum Elementary School. Earlier this month, the Government of Saskatchewan awarded nearly $7,3...

Jan 10, 2022

Stanley Mission reacts to increase in active COVID cases

Stanley Mission is responding to the spread of the Omicron variant in the northern community. According to a Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) COVID-19 update released Jan. 7, there were 16 active case...

Jan 10, 2022

PAGC responds to $40 billion child welfare compensation package

The federal government's recently announced child welfare agreement, will help ensure that no child faces discrimination again according to a statement Thursday from the Prince Albert Grand Council (P...

Jan 06, 2022

‘It’s a great day’: FSIN reacts to federal compensation agreement for First Nations children

The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) is calling the government's Child Welfare agreement the beginning of a better quality of life for First Nations children.On Tuesday morning, the L...

Jan 04, 2022

Ottawa reveals details of child welfare agreement

The federal government has laid out the details of its $40-billion child-welfare settlement.On Tuesday, the government said it had reached an agreement in principle with the First Nations Child and Fa...

Jan 04, 2022

Saskatoon man aims to be the 'spark' for the Timber Bay Residential School recognition fight

While acknowledging he is both tired and sore, a man who travelled over 300 kilometers on foot, said he is grateful to be home spending New Year's Eve with his family.On Tuesday, B'yauling Toni, 21, s...

Dec 31, 2021

Year in Review: Top 2021 stories in Meadow Lake (Pt. 2)

During the Christmas season, our team at Pattison Media is once again producing positive stories based around holiday traditions and accomplishments for the region.Marking an exciting return and rejuv...

Dec 31, 2021

Year in Review: Highlights from the region (Pt. 2)

During the Christmas season, our team at Pattison Media is once again producing positive stories based around holiday traditions and accomplishments for the region.Following an exciting year in the ne...

Dec 31, 2021