First Nations

Roadmap to speedy changes on new direction for inland fishery

Regional First Nations leaders are happy to hear recommendations from an independent adviser to Ottawa that support a fisher-led cooperative model as the way forward for the Freshwater Fish Marketing ...

Feb 09, 2021

Facebook Live panel event to include reflection on Gerald Stanley trial three years ago

An online panel event on Facebook Live is planned on Tuesday starting at 5 p.m. to reflect on the Gerald Stanley trial of 2018.The focus of the event will also look back on the award-winning documenta...

Feb 08, 2021

Beauval Library hosting Indigenous Storytelling Month virtual sessions

The Beauval Public Library is hosting a series of virtual storytellings during February in recognition of Indigenous Storytelling Month. The month shines a spotlight on aspects of Indigenous culture t...

Feb 04, 2021

PBCN election dates set

Barring any issues caused by COVID-19, the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) election remains on track to take place in April.The nomination meetings are scheduled to take place March 23, followed b...

Feb 02, 2021

Battlefords RCMP launching First Nations Community Policing Unit

The Battlefords RCMP are launching a First Nations Community Policing (FNCP) Unit starting this month to cover five surrounding area First Nations - Sweetgrass, Moosomin, Saulteaux, Red Pheasant, and ...

Feb 01, 2021

Judge dismisses motion for FDL election injunction; new date set

Emotions are high at Fond Du Lac First Nation (FDLFN) as the community awaits confirmation that a newly scheduled election may actually take place. Meanwhile there's fresh concern the election may sti...

Jan 29, 2021

PAGC prepares to lay former Grand Chief to rest

Hundreds of people are expected to travel through Prince Albert over the next two days to pay their final respects to Ron Michel.The former Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) Grand Chief and Senator p...

Jan 29, 2021

RCMP investigating incident at Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation; school told to 'hold and secure'

Editor's note: this story was last updated at 8:10p..m. on Jan. 28.Both Ahtahkakoop school and band office were placed on high alert Thursday afternoon following an incident behind the school.A spokes...

Jan 28, 2021

Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation helping members with food, supply distribution during pandemic

Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation, located North East of the Battlefords, is providing support for its community, including helping the vulnerable and those self-isolating, to access essential items - food prod...

Jan 28, 2021

Midwest Food Resources offers access to local produce at reasonable cost

Families in West Central Saskatchewan can continue to access fresh produce over the winter close to home at a modest cost. Non-profit organization Midwest Food Resources provides its Fresh Food Box Pr...

Angela Brown Jan 28, 2021