Tag Archives: First Nations
Beardy's man named finalist for national journalism award
Jamin Mike is the first to admit journalism was not his first choice for a career, but in recent months his attitude changed when he discovered his new passion.The 22-year-old, who grew up at Beardy's...
Apr 15, 2020 (Facebook/ Jamin MIke)
Local business makes mask comfort device with proceeds to help animal rescue groups
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, mobile disc jockey companies have taken a large financial scratch, losing a lot of scheduled bookings. The owners of Enspired Entertainment are doing their best, ...
Apr 15, 2020 (Facebook/Enspired Entertainment)
Fatal crash shows need for change, chief says
As RCMP investigate the cause of Friday's fatal crash Friday south of Prince Albert, the chief of the Muskoday First Nation is renewing the call to improve safety on the stretch of highway which runs ...
Apr 13, 2020 Two white crosses have been placed at the spot where a fatal crash happened Friday on the Muskoday First Nation. (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)
La Ronge doctor calls threats of legal action in COVID-19 exposure 'disappointing and disturbing'
A La Ronge doctor is critical of statements released by the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN), which mentioned the provincial government or health care workers could be held liable for...
Apr 13, 2020 Some residents of Stony Rapids are in isolation after coming in contact with a nurse with COVID-19. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Restrictions in place at Wahpeton
Wahpeteon Dakota Nation, northwest of Prince Albert, is following the lead of a number of other First Nations in the province and country, and imposing a number of restrictions to prevent the spread o...
Apr 09, 2020 (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Local teacher continues with project despite closing of schools
A teacher at Wesmor Public High School is not letting COVID-19 stop a school project.Colette Daelick, who also acts as a facilitator for Following their Voices, is currently caring for a number of tob...
Apr 08, 2020 Colette Daelick is taking care of several tobacco plants at home. (Facebook/Wesmor Public High School)
Sturgeon Lake approves use of curfew and check stops, to combat COVID-19
In recent weeks, a number of First Nations across the province have restricted access to communities to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Starting Friday, there will be check points at the two main...
Apr 08, 2020 (File photo/paNOW Staff)
USask College of Nursing bridging the gap to improve Indigenous health with new $1.05M research chair
USask College of Nursing is supporting and mentoring Indigenous and non-Indigenous undergraduate and graduate student nurses to conductresearch to advance reconciliation in nursing practice, research,...
Apr 07, 2020 Dr. Holly Graham, assistant professor at the USask College of Nursing and a member of Thunderchild First Nation. (submitted photo/Dr. Holly Graham)
National Aboriginal Hockey Championships returning to Sask. in 2022
A national hockey tournament is coming to Saskatchewan after all.The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) has been informed the National Aboriginal Hockey Championship will be held at the...
Apr 07, 2020 The jerseys worn by Team Saskatchewan at the 2022 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships will pay tribute to first nations' veterans as well as missing and murdered indigenous women and girls. (Facebook. Ken Thomas)
'It's not morally right': No plans for checkpoints in La Ronge
The mayor of La Ronge is against the idea of implementing checkpoints for south and northbound traffic. "Number one, it's not morally right and second, we are the location that's the necessity part fo...
Apr 06, 2020 La Ronge Mayor Ron Woytowich said the town is a hub for essential services. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)