First Nations

PAGC supports call to bring back restrictions to prevent further outbreaks

The Grand Chief of Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) is showing his support for northern leaders, dealing with COVID outbreaks.In recent weeks, cases have surged in a number of communities due to in ...

Jul 30, 2021

Red Pheasant Cree Nation planning youth culture camp

Under the bright summer skies, young people will have a chance to learn more about their culture and take part in a variety of fun activities at the same time during an upcoming camp at Red Pheasant C...

Jul 28, 2021

Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation election results being challenged in court

A woman who ran for chief in last month's Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation election is now challenging the results, seeking a do-over.Kathy Masuskapoe told paNOW a number of irregularities took place so she is...

Jul 28, 2021

Ministikwan Lake Cree Nation seeking contractors for local agriculture development

One of the Meadow Lake Tribal Council's (MLTC) member nations has recently been awarded financial assistance to help with the development of an agriculture project that would provide the community wit...

Jul 27, 2021

Air quality alert issued for RM of Hudson Bay including Shoal Lake and Red Earth Reserves

Smoke from forest fires north of Hudson Bay is continuing to create reduced visibilities and poor air quality for communities in the Rural Municipality (RM) of Hudson Bay and so a new special air qual...

Jul 27, 2021

FSIN calling on province and RCMP to help curb spread of COVID in northern Sask

The Buffalo River Dene Nation in Northern Saskatchewan is battling the quick spread of the coronavirus and the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) executive said it's due to a lack of pu...

Jul 27, 2021

Search of former LLRIB residential school cemetery 30 per cent complete

Ground penetrating radar was used to search 30 per cent of a former residential school cemetery in La Ronge during the weekend. That's according to Lac La Ronge Indian Band Chief Tammy Cook-Searson, w...

Jul 26, 2021

'It's not going to be easy': La Ronge residential school cemetery search set to commence

Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) Chief Tammy Cook-Searson is asking for prayers and strength as a historic residential school cemetery is about to be searched using ground penetration radar technology...

Jul 22, 2021

Feds provide additional funding to maintain essential air services to Northern Sask.

The Government of Canada is providing an additional $1.167 million to the province of Saskatchewan to continue the support of essential air services for remote communities. The money will help maintai...

Jul 22, 2021

Onion Lake powwow draws immense crowd in first post-pandemic Indigenous cultural gathering

Healing and unity were key themes at the Onion Lake Powwow that took place over the weekend. Thousands of people from all across the continent came together to honour the lives of many Indigenous chil...

Jul 21, 2021