First Nations

Big River F.N. gets dental clinic

The opening of a new clinic signals a big boost for dental care at Big River First Nation.A full-time dentist, assistant and administrator are now part of a team that joins existing senior dental ther...

Sep 28, 2020

Roberts seeks second term as chief of MLCN

Frank Roberts believes he has a lot of unfinished business and that's one of the main reasons he says he is seeking to be re-elected Chief of Montreal Lake Cree Nation.The band's election will take pl...

Sep 28, 2020

Sentencing reserved for former First Nations' Chief convicted of fraud

A former Northern Saskatchewan First Nations Chief will serve time behind bars for committing fraud, but it's still unclear how long the period will be.Napoleon Mercredi, 64, has been convicted of fra...

Sep 19, 2020

New youth centre announced at Montreal Lake

An exciting new venture has officially been unearthed on the Montreal Lake Cree Nation (MLCN).Early Wednesday morning, a sod turning ceremony was held for a new youth centre. Chief Frank Roberts told ...

Sep 16, 2020

New billboard features face of missing woman

Regina Poitras fought back tears as she gazed up on the smiling face of her missing daughter.A billboard designed to raise awareness about Happy Charles, was unveiled Friday afternoon near the Prince ...

Sep 11, 2020

Vocalist from Onion Lake Cree Nation makes Indigenous Music Countdown top 10

A rising star from Onion Lake Cree Nation has made it to the top 10 of the Indigenous Music Countdown with her latest track Feel Free.Hazely is an R&B vocalist fusing acoustic pop melodies and hoo...

Sep 10, 2020

Local entrepreneur finds success launching apparel brand

While the outlook for many during the COVID-19 pandemic may have become increasingly negative, one young entrepreneur is looking to uplift his community and province.Tesler Mosquito launched Treaty 6i...

Sep 10, 2020

MP Gary Vidal retains position under new Conservative leadership

MP for Desneth-Missinippi-Churchill River, Gary Vidal, has retained the position of Shadow Minister for Indigenous Services, under new Conservative leader Erin O'Toole."I am very pleased to continue a...

Sep 09, 2020

MN-S files court claim against NexGen Energy over breach of contract in establishment of uranium mine

The Mtis Nation - Saskatchewan (MN-S) has filed a claim against NexGen Energy Ltd. stating NexGen is in breach of its legal obligations under a study agreement that was signed between MN-S and NexGen....

Sep 09, 2020

Canada's top lawyer hopes to inspire more indigenous youth

The first indigenous president of the Canadian Bar Association has a Saskatchewan connection. Brad Regehr was born and raised in Manitoba but is a member of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (Sandy Bay...

Sep 06, 2020