Tag Archives: First Nations
Fond du Lac Airport still without necessary upgrades: Chief Louie Mercredi
"We are the most isolated community in Saskatchewan right now."Those are the words of Fond du Lac Denesuline First Nation Chief Louie Mercredi who flew the media, including larongeNOW, to his small no...
Oct 07, 2019 Fond du Lac Denesuline First Nation Chief Louie Mercredi and West Wind Aviation President and CEO Michael Rodyniuk at the local airport. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Band funds used to pay for SUV and personal trips, according to testimony at Mercredi fraud trial
A former northern Saskatchewan chief is accused of using his band's economic development money to purchase a vehicle over $25,000 in 2011.This was some of the evidence introduced on day one of the Nap...
Oct 07, 2019 Napoleon Mercedi, left, seen leaving Prince Albert Court of Queen's Bench with his lawyer Garth Bendig. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
Former MP and Treaty Commissioner Bill McKnight remembered
The Muskeg Lake Cree Nation is mourning the death of Bill McKnight, well-known as Saskatchewan's third Treaty Commissioner. McKnight died following a sudden illness on Friday. He was 79 years old.Whil...
Oct 07, 2019 Bill McKnight, well-known as Saskatchewan's third Treaty Commissioner, died at the age of 79 following a sudden illness on Oct. 4, 2019. (Wikipedia)
New Zealand cop talks Indigenous policing and justice
Correctional and justice studies students filled the gym at Saskatchewan Polytechnic on Monday to gain some insight on their field from the other side of the world. New Zealand Police Sergeant Simon K...
Oct 04, 2019 Sergeant Simon Kairau speaks at Saskatchewan Polytechnic. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW staff)
PBCN members heading back to the polls again?
paNOW has learned members of Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) may be going back to the polls for the third time in less than a year and a half.On Monday, a closed door meeting was held at Prince Al...
Oct 03, 2019 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)
Thunderchild First Nation ballerina accepted into international company
When Kia Jimmy steps into her role on the stage as a ballerina she says she finds her voice as an artist. The Thunderchild First Nation member who grew up in Saskatoon is thrilled she was accepted int...
Oct 02, 2019 Kia Jimmy is a member of the Thunderchild First Nation. (supplied)
Jobb re-instated as PAGC Vice-Chief
A scheduled election for later this month, is no longer needed, according to a press release Monday from Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC).Vice Chief Chris Jobb was re-instated in his position by acc...
Oct 01, 2019 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)
Muskoday School welcomes guests for Orange Shirt Day
Orange Shirt Day at Muskoday First Nations Community School ended in celebration.Muskoday students and teachers joined hands with their counterparts from Osborne School Monday afternoon in a round dan...
Oct 01, 2019 Muskoday First Nation Community School and Osborne School dance a round dance (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW staff)
P.A. schools host Orange Shirt Day
Today is Orange Shirt Day across Canada. The occasion is one where people are invited to where orange shirts to remember the history of Canada's residential school system. The wearing of orange shirts...
Sep 30, 2019 Lt.-Gov. Russ Mirasty spoke to kids at École Holy Cross Monday morning. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Battlefords recognizes Orange Shirt Day with walk, ceremony
Many people in the Battlefords community are donning orange this week in honour of Orange Shirt Day which officially takes place Monday. Area schools are taking part in a number of activities. There a...
Sep 30, 2019 McKitrick Community School students take part in an Orange Shirt Day Walk in North Battleford on Monday. (Submitted photo/Amanda Risling)