First Nations

James Smith Cree Nation under State of Emergency

The James Smith Cree Nation has elected to put the community under a State of Emergency amid the COVID-19 pandemic.As of Friday, March 27 at 3 p.m., Chiefs signed off on the declaration for a State of...

Apr 01, 2020 This sign was posted in the James Smith Cree Nation as a warning for tuberculosis. (Facebook/Northern Inter-Tribal Healthy Authority)

New Chief elected at Beardy's and Okemasis Cree Nation

A man who, during his campaign, discussed the need for a housing program, and providing more educational opportunities for youth, has been elected Chief of Beardy's and Okemasis Cree Nation.Edwin Anan...

Apr 01, 2020 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)

Sturgeon Lake First Nation launches online talent competition

COVID-19 may have forced Sturgeon Lake First Nation (SLFN) to cancel their popular Winter Festival, but band leadership has found a creative way to put on a different kind of show for the community. O...

Mar 31, 2020 (ID 145666939 © Golubovy | Dreamstime.com)

LLRIB passes bylaw restricting on-reserve visits by non-residents

A number of restrictions have been passed by the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) council.A bylaw, which is a measure to protect local residents from the COVID-19 virus, was passed March 26 and is bei...

Mar 31, 2020 A new bylaw has been passed by LLRIB council. (File photo/paNOW Staff)

SIGA properties to remain closed for the foreseeable future

The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) has announced their properties will remain closed until further notice.In an email to paNOW, SIGA's director of communications Melody Lynch said since a...

Mar 30, 2020 The Northern Lights Casino will remain closed until further notice SIGA announced Monday. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)

More youth seeking help from crisis line: COVID-19

The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic impact on service, according to a spokesperson for the Kids' Help Phone.Deanna Dunham, Manager in Charge of Indigenous Initiatives, said call volu...

Mar 28, 2020 (Facebook/ Kids' Help Phone)

Federal government commits to work with First Nations who postpone elections

In the wake of rising health concerns surrounding COVID-19, the federal government is now providing some direction to First Nations' who have scheduled elections.In a Twitter post Friday morning, Marc...

Mar 27, 2020 (The Canadian Press)

Kinistin Salteaux Nation implements COVID-19 measures

Members of the Kinistin Salteaux Nation are taking many precautionary measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19.There are three monitoring checks at the points of entry into the community.In a letter ...

Mar 27, 2020 (Facebook/Kinistin Salteaux Nation Information)

Cook-Searson and fellow councillors being updated on current LLRIB emergency plan

The reinstated Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) council has been busy with emergency meetings since being called back to their positions Thursday. "Everything was going as a normal campaign would go, ...

Mar 27, 2020 Tammy Cook-Searson is back as LLRIB chief for at least another month. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

LLRIB council terms extended until April 30 or longer

The former council of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band has been reinstated on an emergency basis until at least April 30.That's according to an announcement released Thursday, which stated council will co...

Mar 26, 2020 The LLRIB general election was postponed Wednesday. (File photo/paNOW Staff)