First Nations

What’s open and closed on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation?

Canada's newest holiday, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, takes place on Sept. 30.Federally regulated industries such as banks and federal government offices in Prince Albert will close ...

Sep 29, 2021

Former MP 'happy yet emotional' for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

La Loche Mayor Georgina Jolibois is proud of the work she did during her time as an MP to make Sept. 30 a federal holiday."Thinking about the next few days, I feel happy yet emotional in the sense tha...

Sep 29, 2021

FSIN announces election candidates; Cameron sets sights on third term as Chief

The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) is busy preparing for an election next month, and the official list of candidates was released Wednesday morning.Current Chief Bobby Cameron is be...

Sep 29, 2021

Saskatchewan to recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, still not a stat holiday

The Government of Saskatchewan recently proclaimed Sept. 30 as Truth and Reconciliation Day for the province.However, that proclamation only recognizes the day and does not establish it as a provincia...

Sep 29, 2021

Elders Council being created in P.A.

An Elders Council is being formed in Prince Albert. Conrad Burns, a local Indigenous resident and teacher on the 'Way to Work' project with the non-profit SHARE, came up with the idea a few years ago ...

Sep 28, 2021

Residential school survivor opens up about his experience

With National Day for Truth and Reconciliation coming up on Sept. 30, residental school survivor, Eugene Arcand, recently shared his story and information about the Truth and Reconciliation Committee'...

Sep 28, 2021

BATC taking over Lighthouse shelter operations for interim

There is some good news for the future of the homeless shelter in North Battleford.The Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Inc. (BATC), Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S), the City of North Battleford, and ...

Sep 28, 2021

'A necessary step': P.A. making vaccinations mandatory for city employees

The City of Prince Albert is bringing in mandatory vaccinations for its employees.Mayor Greg Dionne spoke with reporters on Monday about the community's latest step to fight back against COVID-19.Over...

Sep 28, 2021

City highlights Truth and Reconciliation Day activities taking place

The City of North Battleford announced a number of activities that will be held in the community on Sept. 29 and Sept. 30 to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.Mayor David Gillan ...

Sep 28, 2021

PBCN wins appeal decision, Sask Power lawsuit heads back to court

The Chief of Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) says a long awaited decision last week by the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal (SCOA), represents a win for the nation.The SCOA has effectively agreed that...

Sep 27, 2021