First Nations

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 Pro...

Jan 28, 2021

Former Sask. Pen staff member part of class action lawsuit alleging culture of racism at work

A woman from Wahpeton Dakota Nation is one of two people mentioned in a federal class action lawsuit, that alleges former correctional officers, employed by the Correctional Service of Canada, were ex...

Jan 27, 2021

Monument honouring residential school survivors to be built in Regina

The government of Saskatchewan has announced plans to build a permanent monument to honour residential school survivors at Government House in Regina.The monument is in response to the Truth and Recon...

Jan 27, 2021

Longtime PAGC Grand Chief passes away

A man who spent nearly four decades in Indigenous politics, including four terms as Grand Chief of the Prince Albert Albert Grand Council, passed away Monday night.Ron Michel was 69. According to a st...

Jan 26, 2021

Tri-community leaders, Scattered Site meeting tonight about ongoing homelessness issue

The lead physician in La Ronge wants tri-community leaders to find a long-term solution to the ongoing homelessness in the area. That's the topic of a regional leadership meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. ...

Jan 25, 2021

MGBHLM First Nation awarded $127 million in historic land claim settlement

The Specific Claims Tribunal Canada announced this week Mosquito, Grizzly Bear's Head, Lean Man First Nation (MGBHLM) would be awarded close to $127 million from the federal government for a land clai...

Jan 22, 2021

Fond Du Lac election postponed

Plans for an election later this month on the Fond Du Lac (FDL) First Nation in Northern Saskatchewan have been brought to a halt with no immediate explanation why.According to a letter published Frid...

Jan 22, 2021

Fond Du Lac First Nation prepares for new election

Following an election in 2017 that was marred with controversy, and a two-month delay due to COVID-19, members of the Fond Du Lac First Nation will head back to the polls later this month.The band's g...

Jan 21, 2021

App designed for Indigenous language education expected to launch in late January

A program designed to revitalize Indigenous languages is expected to release its first two apps to the public later this month.Through a collection of images and audio files, the app serves to educate...

Jan 19, 2021

FSIN renews call for First Nations hospital, amidst complaints over elder treatment at Prince Albert hospital

The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) Executive has issued a press release, claiming they have received a number of calls regarding the "poor and unprofessional treatment" of two elder...

Jan 15, 2021