First Nations

'An impactful action': Roberts joins Air Ronge council as new Elder advisor

The mayor of Air Ronge is hopeful the appointment of an Elder advisor brings meaningful change to the way the municipal government conducts day-to-day operations. "It is truly an honour to have Elder ...

Jul 21, 2021

Less than 40 per cent of AHA residents accepted first dose of vaccine

The Athabasca Health Authority (AHA) has released new data into vaccinations rates in Saskatchewan's Far North.As of July 19, one in four persons living in the AHA region have been fully vaccinated wi...

Jul 20, 2021

Pilot project at Athabasca Sand Dunes focused on Dene health

It was a meaningful six-day trip for 35 youth from Fond du Lac Denesuline First Nation, who ventured out to their ancestral lands at the Athabasca Sand Dunes.It was arranged by Michelle Zinck, who is ...

Jul 19, 2021

Radar search for graves at site of former residential school in Delmas a long process

The radar search for graves at the former residential school site at Delmas could take many more months before it is fully complete.Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs project lead on the ground searches...

Jul 19, 2021

Search for unmarked graves underway in Delmas

Survivors, their families and friends gathered in Delmas Saturday, at the site of the St. Henri Residential School.The Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs (BATC) hosted local First Nations people, media ...

Jul 17, 2021

Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Inc. launches Nîkihk product line at Bee Plus Workplace Solutions

Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Inc. (BATC) is announcing its new care and cleaning product line, Nkihk, is now available in a local North Battleford business. It is being carried by beePLUS Workplac...

Jul 15, 2021

Several LLRIB communities on standby notice due to wildfire smoke

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) communities of Grandmother's Bay, Hall Lake and Stanley Mission are on standby notice due to smoky conditions. That's means the elderly, young children or resident...

Jul 15, 2021

Farmers and Indigenous land users form new Treaty Land Sharing Network in Saskatchewan

NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask. - A number of farmers and Indigenous land users across Saskatchewan are joining in a new Treaty Land Sharing Network just formed. About 20 farmers, ranchers, and other landhold...

Angela Brown Jul 15, 2021

Farmers and Indigenous land users form new Treaty Land Sharing Network in Saskatchewan

A number of farmers and Indigenous land users across Saskatchewan are joining in a new Treaty Land Sharing Network just formed. About 20 farmers, ranchers, and other landholders from the North Battlef...

Jul 15, 2021

'Deplorable' and 'disgusting' sign hung on Muskoday First Nation bridge

The Saskatoon Tribal Council, Muskoday First Nation and Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) are condemning a sign that was hung by an individual on the Muskoday Bridge Wednesday morning....

Jul 14, 2021