First Nations

COVID outbreak declared at Muskoday First Nation

Due to ongoing community transmission, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) has officially declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Muskoday First Nation.As of Monday, there were 14 active cases and three people i...

Sep 21, 2021

Proof of vaccination now required for Lac La Ronge Indian Band

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) has now mandated vaccine passports at several Band facilities.In a press release, the LLRIB said effective Monday proof of vaccination is now required at non-comme...

Sep 21, 2021

Okema Clothing, 22Fresh collaborate for Truth and Reconciliation Day

A local Meadow Lake clothing company is pairing up with a notable brand in the apparel industry to bring awareness to a significant issue affecting Indigenous people. Meadow Lake's Okema Clothing has ...

Sep 20, 2021

FSIN encouraging First Nations to head to the polls

The representative body of Saskatchewan's First Nations communities is encouraging First Nations people to get out and vote in Monday's federal election.Every eligible First Nations voter is asked to ...

Sep 20, 2021

Prince Albert Grand Council remembers late Senator

The Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) is remembering the life of Senator Simon Robillard.Robillard passed away Wednesday at the age of 92.In a news release, the PAGC said Robillard was a highly-respe...

Sep 17, 2021

Sweetgrass First Nation reporting 20 active COVID-19 cases

Sweetgrass First Nation is currently dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak.Dr. Ibrahim Khan, a regional medical health officer for Indigenous Services Canada, said in a statement the outbreak has been decl...

Sep 16, 2021

Prince Albert Urban Indigenous Coalition releases new Orange Shirt Day logo and talks about day plans

Awareness for Orange Shirt Day has been growing yearly. Over the past few years it has been quite a significant day in Prince Albert with walks being held and schools holding ceremonies for students t...

Sep 14, 2021

MGBHLM partnering with CORCAN to build homes

Mosquito, Grizzly Bear's Head, Lean Man (MGBHLM) First Nation and CORCAN announced a partnership Monday to work together to build quality ready-to-move (RTM) homes.Grant Beaudry, CEO for the First Nat...

Sep 13, 2021

'It really is a huge milestone for us': One Sky aims to see new OSB plant operating by fall of 2023

The vice president of projects for One Sky Forest Products is excited to move on to the next stage of development for a venture that will help create over 700 jobs for northern Saskatchewan.An Oriente...

Sep 09, 2021

Access to Montreal Lake 'restricted' to band members

To prevent the further spread of COVID-19 within their community, leadership at Montreal Lake Cree Nation has ordered restricted access.The measure, which was voted on by council on Tuesday, means acc...

Sep 08, 2021