First Nations

One year anniversary passes for Sask. family in search of answers

More than a year after a young man with connections to Northern Saskatchewan went missing in B.C.'s lower mainland, his family is no closer to receiving closure.Brandon Sakebow, 23, was living in Abbo...

Mar 24, 2021

PAGC responds to report on RCMP investigation into Boushie death

The Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) says it supports the recommendations made in the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission (CRCC) report examining the RCMP's investigation into the death of Col...

Mar 23, 2021

Poundmaker Cree Nation announces custom banishment laws for drug enforcement

Poundmaker Cree Nation (PCN) has declared a State of Emergency to take immediate action in establishing their own police force, according to the band's leadership.In a release Monday, PCN stated they ...

Mar 23, 2021

Area leaders disturbed to see posters promoting racism in North Battleford community

Local area leaders are concerned about White Lives Matter posters appearing on streets in the North Battleford community recently.Little Pine First Nation Chief Wayne Semaganis was alarmed when he saw...

Mar 23, 2021

Sturgeon Lake clothing designer sets sights on Prince Albert location

A clothing designer from Sturgeon Lake First Nation says he is absolutely surprised by the response he's had over the past two months.Justin Naytowhow, 35, launched the Kiyam label back in January and...

Mar 23, 2021

Colten Boushie family continues to seek justice following CRCC report findings

The family of Colten Boushie had an opportunity to speak out to express their concerns during the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) press conference Monday.The event followed the relea...

Mar 22, 2021

Muskoday elects first female Chief

A retiring health director of Muskoday First Nation has fulfilled her campaign promise to shatter the band's glass ceiling.Ava Bear received 143 votes after Friday's election, 15 more than runner-up R...

Mar 20, 2021

'This is home': New AHA CEO no stranger to Saskatchewan's Far North

For four decades Allan Adam lived away from his homeland of Fond du Lac Denesuline First Nation, but he has returned to take on the role of CEO of the Athabasca Health Authority (AHA)."I'm glad to be ...

Mar 19, 2021

Muskoday candidates concerned about safety, youth, and transparency

In less than 24 hours, members of Muskoday First Nation will head to the polls.There are six candidates for chief in Friday's election and 23 candidates on the ballot for the five council seats. In an...

Mar 18, 2021

LLRIB reports first case of COVID-19 variant

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band has been notified by health officials of one positive case of a COVID-19 variant of concern.That's according to a public service announcement released Wednesday, which sta...

Mar 18, 2021