Tag Archives: First Nations
Taxpayers federation says chief's fraud conviction should encourage all elected leaders to be more transparent
Members of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) have been closely following a court case in Prince Albert surrounding the spending habits of a former Saskatchewan First Nations Chief.On Friday, Nap...
Feb 25, 2020 (File photo, paNOW Staff)
Letter outlines grievances with regional Métis leadership
Three Mtis locals in Prince Albert say they are being disenfranchised and have concerns about accountability, while representatives with the regional body dispute this.In a three-page letter addressed...
Feb 24, 2020 Three Prince Albert Métis locals have issues with the current regional leadership but the regional body says protocols haven't been followed. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Kinsmen Club provide meal on National Day of Kindness
The Prince Albert Kinsmen Club are marking the organization's National Day of Kindness.Friday afternoon at the Indian Mtis Friendship Centre the club's members provided a meal to some of the centre's ...
Feb 22, 2020 The Prince Albert Kinsmen Club served clients at the friendship centre Friday. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Former First Nations' Chief found guilty of fraud and breach of trust
During his term as Chief at Fond du Lac First Nation, Napoleon Mercredi personally pocketed nearly $280,000 of band money.The decision by Justice Gary Meschisnick was read Friday morning at Prince Alb...
Feb 21, 2020 Napoleon Mercredi outside Prince Albert Court of Queen's Bench on Friday. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
P.A. demonstrators stand in solidarity with Wet'suwet'en
Around 10 people gathered near the South Hill Mall on Thursday afternoon to show support for Wet'suwet'en Hereditary Chiefs. "This is an opportunity for Canada to honour the U.N.'s Declaration on the ...
Feb 21, 2020 Demonstrators in support of the Wet'suwet'en Hereditary Chiefs drumming on Second Ave. W. on Thursday. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)
Etthén Heldeli: Caribou Eaters nominated for Canadian Screen Award
A documentary filmed partly in northern Saskatchewan depicting the way of life of the Dene people has been nominated for a 2020 Canadian Screen Award. "It's a really detailed look at how traditional D...
Feb 20, 2020 The documentary was shot back in 2018. (Etthén Heldeli: Caribou Eaters/Facebook)
FSIN not surprised by Scheer’s ‘check their privilege’ comment
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) calls a recent comment by Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer disturbing and offensive but not surprising.On Friday, Scheer spoke to media at the pa...
Feb 19, 2020 Bobby Cameron, chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations. (CKOM)
Province seeking consultant for potential new winter road to Wollaston Lake
The provincial government is looking to hire a consultant to provide services for an economic impact study on a proposed winter road to Wollaston Lake from Highway 905. "We have had over the past few ...
Feb 19, 2020 Ice roads to Wollaston Lake would be replaced by the winter road. (Facebook)
Group discusses need for urban Indigenous self-government
The Coalition of Aboriginal Peoples of Saskatchewan (CAPS) hopes to give a voice to Indigenous peoples living off-reserve so their needs can be better met.A small gathering came together for a present...
Feb 17, 2020 John Hanikenne, president of the Coalition of Aboriginal Peoples of Saskatchewan (CAPS), shown at the Friendship Centre in North Battleford at Saturday's conference. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Aboriginal Storytelling with Leah Dorion
It is Aboriginal Storytelling Month in Saskatchewan.The Saskatchewan Writers Guild and the Mann Art Gallery hosted Mtis artist and writer Leah Dorion to share her gift on Saturday.Dorion, who was rais...
Feb 16, 2020 Leah Dorion reads her children's book at the Mann Art Gallery on Satuday. (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)