First Nations

Relay Races at MGBHLM First Nation see strong turnout on weekend

The Elite Indian Relay Races were a success at Mosquito, Grizzly Bear's Head, Lean Man (MGBHLM) First Nation on the weekend. Participant Ron Poucette from Morley, Alta. said he enjoys the race because...

Aug 23, 2021

Traditional medicine workshop attracts crowd to friendship centre

Nearly 50 people attended a traditional medicine workshop Wednesday, marking the first major event at La Ronge's Kikinahk Friendship Centre since the lifting of pandemic restrictions. The workshop was...

Aug 19, 2021

Arena and high school start to take shape at Big River First Nation

Residents of the Big River First Nation can now see the early stages of a new arena and school which are being built as you enter the community.To honor a former band member and former NHLer, the aren...

Aug 18, 2021

Elder specializing in intergenerational trauma and healing coming to La Ronge

A Cree/Mtis Elder and psychotherapist who specializes in intergenerational trauma and integrative healing will be in La Ronge next month for two seminars. Kerrie Moore, originally from Prince Albert, ...

Aug 17, 2021

City to look at effects of implementing Truth and Reconciliation ‘Calls to Action’

Prince Albert City council unanimously passed a motion that will help them better understand how to implement calls to action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and what the city has already...

Aug 17, 2021

Cyclist arrives in La Ronge to boost residential school awareness

A 20-year-old cyclist from Saskatoon rolled into La Ronge this afternoon on a mission to visit every federally-recognized residential school site in Saskatchewan.B'yauling Toni was greeted by supporte...

Aug 13, 2021

From Pelican Narrows to Ottawa: Residents embark on five week awareness journey

Motivated by the discovery of unmarked graves at former residential schools, a group of 12 from Pelican Narrows are biking all the way to Ottawa. The group left the northern community on Aug. 2 and ha...

Aug 13, 2021

Federal-provincial child care announcement receives mixed reactions from families and workers impacted

Prince Albert's Summer Hayward has a four year old son and pays over $500 a month for day care. That will change following Friday's joint announcement from the federal and provincial governments, that...

Aug 13, 2021

Rob and Kathy's No Frills fundraiser supporting residential school survivors society

Rob and Kathy's No Frills grocery store in North Battleford is making a donation to help the Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS) from a recent fundraiser.Staff and customers together r...

Aug 13, 2021

LLRIB ready to hire non-members to address employee shortage

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) and Keethanow Group of Businesses is facing an employee shortage.In a statement released to band members on Aug. 11 and signed by the majority of band leadership, ...

Aug 12, 2021