Tag Archives: First Nations

Feds announce $105 million high-speed internet investment in Sask.
The federal government has announced a $105 million investment into high-speed internet in Saskatchewan. During a press conference Friday in Prince Albert, Desneth-Missinippi-Churchill River MP and Se...
Jul 04, 2025

Minister planning to table First Nations water bill despite provincial opposition
The federal minister of Indigenous services says her government plans to reintroduce legislation to ensure First Nations' rights to clean drinking water - despite calls from Alberta and Ontario for it...
Jul 04, 2025

Porcupine Plain group home residents pitch in to help wildfire evacuees
The Director of Saskatchewan First Nation Emergency Management said she was moved to tears after hearing group home residents from Porcupine Plain wanted to help the wildfire evacuees.Michelle Vandevo...
Jul 03, 2025

Athabasca Denesųłiné approves North of 60 Agreement
The Athabasca Denesuin Agreement and Athabasca Dene Legacy Agreement are one step closer to reality. Members of Black Lake First Nation, Fond du Lac First Nation, and Hatchet Lake Denesuin First Natio...
Jul 02, 2025

One Arrow community gathers to denounce domestic violence
Speaking to dozens of people gathered inside of a local gym, Tricia Sutherland encouraged them to start living, because that's what Monique would want. Sunday's memorial-walk at One Arrow First Nation...
Jun 30, 2025

On pointe: from hoop dancing to ballet, one teen girl does it all
From her roots in a small community in Saskatchewan to living in Manitoba, one 17-year-old girl has danced her way to a peak performance in the Nutcracker in Arizona. Niyana Harris, 17, is a member of...
Jun 28, 2025

'They are family': Sakewew High School honours resilient Class of 2025
The principal of Sakewew High School says this year's graduates have shown remarkable perseverance, strength and connection to culture - and their families, teachers and community couldn't be prouder....
Jun 28, 2025
Cadmus Delorme named University of Regina Chancellor
In a groundbreaking appointment by the University of Regina, Cadmus Delorme has become the school's first Chancellor of First Nations heritage.Delorme's historic new role with the University of Regina...
Jun 27, 2025

New tipi village in Meadow Lake Provincial Park offers glamping rooted in Indigenous tradition
A new tipi village in Meadow Lake Provincial Park is aiming to draw tourists, create jobs and reconnect a community with its traditional territory.Waterhen Lake First Nation officially opened the Tipi...
Jun 27, 2025

Two-Spirit Forum event raises awareness and acceptance in North Battleford
Speaking to an audience made up of the Battlefords Pride community and local dignitaries, Jack Saddleback shared a story about how he came to accept himself. He was part of a drag king troupe in Calga...
Jun 27, 2025