First Nations

First nations women in jail over represented and lack proper supports, says FSIN

Concerns related to the over representation of First Nations women in the correctional system, and a lack of supports, are being raised on International Women's Day by the organization that represents...

Mar 08, 2021

Toll free support line created for inmates in distress

A toll-free line of support for inmates at provincial and federal institutions in Saskatchewan is expected to be fully up and running by Monday.The idea for the service comes from inmate advocacy grou...

Mar 06, 2021

Métis Nation-Saskatchewan announces it will 'step up to keep Battlefords Lighthouse emergency shelter open during COVID-19 pandemic'

Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) announced Friday it is stepping up to provide funding to the North Battleford Lighthouse Supported Living emergency shelter that serves the Battlefords area.The Lightho...

Mar 05, 2021

Treatment plant committee prepares to test the waters

By the end of this month, the committee overseeing a proposed new water treatment plant west of Prince Albert, anticipates reaching out to upwards of 600 home owners affected by the development.The pr...

Mar 05, 2021

Muskoday prepares for election; current Chief retiring

In two weeks, members of Muskoday First Nation will head to the polls, but a longtime member of council will not be on the ballot.Herman Crain, who was elected in 2019, has chosen not to run again. Cr...

Mar 05, 2021

Major sewage backup in Stanley Mission caused by kitchen grease

Several families in Stanley Mission fled their homes during the weekend after a major sewer backup. Ashley Coyne was one resident who had to do so when the toilet in her bathroom began overflowing at ...

Mar 02, 2021

Dakota language activist aspires to create documentary

A woman from the Wahpeton Dakota Nation, who has spent the past year working with first-language speakers and the Northern Dakota Language Group on the retention of the Dakota language, has focused he...

Feb 28, 2021

Local teacher shines light on indigenous graduates success

A Grade 11 and 12 teacher in North Battleford is recognizing indigenous success stories from recent graduates. Shalen Fox of John Paul II Collegiate (JPII) is the mind behind the school's new display ...

Feb 25, 2021

Bison returns back to land on Poundmaker and Onion Lake Cree Nations

POUNDMAKER CREE NATION - After over 150 years, the bison have finally returned to the plains at a number of local first nations. Herds were recently released at Poundmaker Cree Nation and Onion Lake C...

Angela Brown Feb 24, 2021

Bison returns back to land on Poundmaker and Onion Lake Cree Nations

After over 150 years, the bison have finally returned to the plains at a number of local first nations. Herds were recently released at Poundmaker Cree Nation and Onion Lake Cree Nation.The Poundmaker...

Feb 24, 2021