First Nations

Prince Albert lawyer determined to lower human rights complaints in the province

Saskatchewan's interim chief commissioner of the Human Rights Commission says he hopes to bring a northern perspective to human rights issues. Barry Wilcox has worked in Prince Albert his entire law c...

Aug 11, 2021

Awareness walk from Sweetgrass First Nation tackling addictions

A group from Sweetgrass First Nation are trying to set a new course for families that have dealt with addiction over generations.Residents and motorists in the Battlefords likely saw a glimpse of the ...

Aug 11, 2021

Cumberland House Cree Nation rebuilds band office after 2019 fire

Cumberland House Cree Nation is celebrating the opening of its new band office. The new 15,500 square-foot building is described as higher performance and energy efficient, in a media release issued M...

Aug 10, 2021

Saskatchewan River Water Walk group hopes to raise awareness of need to protect water source

The Saskatchewan River Water Walk is continuing this week as the grassroots group heads across Saskatchewan and Alberta, raising awareness of the need for people to respect the water as a life source....

Aug 10, 2021

Family gathers for fifth anniversary of Colten Boushie's death, renews calls for public inquiry

The family of Colten Boushie and supporters came together in mourning Monday on the fifth anniversary of the young Red Pheasant Cree Nation member's death. They again called for a public inquiry.Boush...

Aug 09, 2021

'This is a significant reconciliation moment': Saskatoon Tribal Council signs $70.8 million funding agreement with federal government

The seven bands that belong to the Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC) have moved one step closer to becoming completely autonomous over their own child and family services.A formal agreement signed Thursd...

Aug 06, 2021

Moosomin First Nation receives federal funding support for new K to Grade 12 school

It was a proud day for Moosomin First Nation Thursday when it was announced they would be receiving $38 million in federal funding to build a new kindergarten to Grade 12 school.Marc Miller, federal M...

Aug 05, 2021

Former students of St. Michael's residential school return to ground zero to find closure

Hundreds of former students of St Michael's residential school near Duck Lake have come together this week for a special and emotional event.The week long gathering was the idea of Elders and council ...

Aug 04, 2021

Local poet publishes books about growing up Indigenous in Prince Albert

A local Indigenous poet and author, John Brady McDonald is celebrating the recent publication of two collections of poetry. The books both speak about growing up within the Prince Albert area.McDonald...

Jul 31, 2021

Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs and partners come together for closing ceremony of COVID-19 vaccine clinic

The Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs (BATC) officially wrapped up their four-month vaccination clinic at the Dekker Centre in North Battleford with a special closing ceremony on Friday.The event inclu...

Jul 30, 2021