First Nations

Private gatherings blamed for outbreaks in La Ronge and Stanley Mission: NITHA

Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) Chief Tammy Cook-Searson said a lack of social distancing during the holiday season is to blame for the outbreaks in La Ronge (Kitaski) and Stanley Mission. "The reaso...

Jan 06, 2021

English River band members camp out, in protest of alleged secrecy by leadership

Relying on a wood burning stove to keep warm, and the kindness of fellow community members to bring them food, Marlene Tcho and Rose Dawastare from English River First Nation, are camping out until th...

Jan 06, 2021

LLRIB extend condolences to 'a great leader'

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) are extending their condolences to the family of the late Elder Kate Ruth Sarah Hamilton.Hamilton served on the LLRIB Council of Elders from 2008 to 2020 and she w...

Jan 05, 2021

MLCN ends lockdown status

The lockdown status at Montreal Lake Cree Nation (MLCN) has now been downgraded to restricted access.Since 8 p.m. on New Year's Eve, band members were not allowed to leave the community, but now they ...

Jan 05, 2021

Inmates stage hunger strike, call for minister's resignation over COVID-19 response

An inmate at the Pine Grove Correctional Centre in Prince Albert is adding her voice to the increasing list of inmates who are speaking out on what they are alleging is negligence on behalf of the gov...

Jan 04, 2021

Hope and the Future: MMIWG monument to arrive in Prince Albert this spring

COVID-19 pandemic makes 2020 a year many may prefer to forget but there is hope for the future. We've decided to make that the focus of our series of end-of-year stories.By the end of June, a long-awa...

Jan 03, 2021

Two week lockdown starts tonight at Montreal Lake Cree Nation

In response to band members not complying with COVID-19 restrictions, and a continual rise in positive cases, a two week lockdown begins Thursday night at Montreal Lake Cree Nation (MLCN).According to...

Dec 31, 2020

Makwa Sahgaiehcan teachers supporting students during Christmas break

Students at Makwa Sahgaiehcan School may be away from the classroom during the winter break, but that isn't stopping their teachers from being there to offer support. During the week before Christmas,...

Dec 29, 2020

First Indigenous-owned liquor store opens near Saskatoon

The first Indigenous-owned liquor store in Saskatchewan is now open near Saskatoon.Part of the Grasswood area, The Patch Wine and Spirits is located on the English River First Nation's urban reserve l...

Dec 28, 2020

Hope and the Future: Wellness centre set to open in 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic makes 2020 a year many may prefer to forget but there is hope for the future. We've decided to make that the focus of our series of end-of-year stories.Challenging times pull peo...

Dec 28, 2020