Tag Archives: First Nations
Symposium learns about different methods of justice
Restorative Justice was on the agenda at the Prince Albert Grand Council's (PAGC) First Nation Policing and Indigenous Justice Symposium Wednesday in Saskatoon.Delegates at the convention got the oppo...
Nov 08, 2019 Volunteers sit in a circle during the demonstration of a healing circle Wednesday afternoon in Saskatoon. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
What'sHappeningNOW Nov. 7, 2019
News Director Glenn Hicks speaks with reporter Michael Joel-Hansen about the Prince Albert Grand Council First Nations Policing and Indigenous Justice Symposium.
Nov 07, 2019
Sacichawasihc agreement receives provincial spotlight with municipal award
Chief Wayne Semaganis said it is time to put the politics aside, deal with human issues and give people the help they really need.And he believes a recent provincial award will shine more light on the...
Nov 07, 2019 Seven area governments signed the Sacichawasihc Relationship Agreement in June 2018. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Deal with Co-op Propane beneficial for Grandmother's Bay: Councillor
With an estimated 60 per cent of residents in Grandmother's Bay using propane furnaces for heat, Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) Coun. Gerald McKenzie believes it's important for the community to hav...
Nov 07, 2019 Co-op Manager Rob Carr and LLRIB Coun. Gerald McKenzie stand with a donation made by the company Thursday. (submitted photo/Gerald McKenzie)
Study underway to determine fate of local landfills
Mayor Duane Favel is reassuring residents around Ile-a-la-Crosse that municipal waste could be consolidated into one regional landfill to meet environmental regulations and they will work to minimize ...
Nov 07, 2019 Photo 93425813 © Ilstock - Dreamstime.com
PAGC hears from Navajo lawyers in Saskatoon
Members from the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) are hearing about alternative forms of policing and justice this week.The PAGC's First Nations Policing and Indigenous Justice Symposium is set to w...
Nov 07, 2019 James Zion and Elsie Red Bird take questions after speaking at conference Wednesday in Saskatoon. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Parks Canada commits to restoration of historic monument
A man's personal fight to save an important monument has not gone unnoticed. Parks Canada has confirmed they will be contracting Beardy's and Okemasis First Nation to look after the monument near Fort...
Nov 07, 2019 Kevin Seesequasis took a photo last October with the Treaty No. 6 monument near Fort Carlton. (Facebook/ Kevin Seesequasis)
PAGC talk policing and justice
The Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) is bringing together lawyers, former judges and police officers to talk about First Nations policing and Indigenous justice initiatives.The three-day PAGC's Firs...
Nov 06, 2019 PAGC Grand Chief Brian Hardlotte, left, and Vice Chief Joseph Tsannie, right, present a gift to lawyer Donald Worme at the PAGC Policing and Justice Symposium Wednesday in Saskatoon (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Maze talks education challenges at NDP convention
The head of the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF) made a stop in Prince Albert to talk about education.Patrick Maze, the STF's president spoke to the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party convention ...
Nov 01, 2019 Patrick Maze, president of the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation spoke at the Saskatchewan NDP convention Friday. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Northlands College raises reconciliation flag in Air Ronge
A flag representing a commitment to reconciliation is flying proudly outside the Northland College campus in Air Ronge. It was raised Friday during a special ceremony attended by students and staff, a...
Nov 01, 2019 The flag represents a commitment to reconciliation and the college's students. (submitted photo/Jamie Chester)