Tag Archives: First Nations
Team Hatchet Lake produces strong River Quest paddle
Team Hatchet Lake wrapped up 4th place overall at the 21st Annual Yukon River Quest, known as "the world's longest annual paddling race."The northern Saskatchewan team successfully completed the 715- ...
Jul 01, 2019 The six paddlers from Hatchet Lake completed the gruelling Yukon River Quest in 4th place overall.(Tina Pelletier/PAGC)
Self-government agreements with three Metis nations marks historic change
The federal government signed historic self-government agreements Thursday with the Metis nations of Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan.The agreements affirm the Metis right of self-government and form...
Jun 30, 2019 (Submitted photo/Canadian Press)
Emotional event marks 15th anniversary in Prince Albert
Families with missing or murdered loved ones came together Thursday, in a strong showing of solidarity and support.Over 150 people participated in the 'Honouring our Sisters and Brother's Memorial Wal...
Jun 27, 2019 (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
Elders and officials play role in HIV testing campaign
For Teena Dumais-Clarke, being tested publicly for HIV is about being a role model."It's important for the community, they need to do this for their family and for their own health," the health direct...
Jun 27, 2019 Elder Gordon Keewatin with the PAGC gets his finger pricked by Tosin Adebayo of NITHA as part of national HIV Testing Day. (Glenn Hicks/paNOW Staff)
'There is so much pride in the room': Wesmor Public High School celebrates graduation
Robes were donned, caps placed atop heads filled with knowledge and pride, and diplomas were handed out to the graduating class of 2019 of Wesmor Public High School (WPHS).Family, friends and staff ga...
Jun 26, 2019 From left to right, Saskatchewan Rivers Public Division Trustee Arne Lindberg, valedictorian Julianna Pitzel, and Principal Gina Sinoski(Submitted Photo/ Gina Sinoski)
Urban Treaty Day takes over the Battlefords
A day to celebrate tradition is how attendees described Urban Treaty Day in the Battlefords.The event offers an opportunity to those living in the area to come together, while allowing those who live ...
Jun 26, 2019 An Indigenous dancer performs during Urban Treaty Day celebrations in the Battlefords. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Liberals fund Red Cross anti-violence project involving LLRIB
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) is one of eight communities across Canada which will benefit from $3 million in funding to develop long-term action plans to prevent and respond to violence. The a...
Jun 24, 2019 Project coordinator Jim Searson has an office in the LLRIB office. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Urban Treaty Day to be rife with celebration
Fun in the sun and community comradery are two things surely to be in abundance at the Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs' (BATC) fourth Annual Urban Treaty Day celebration.The event will take place at ...
Jun 24, 2019 A dancer in full regalia is pictured at last year’s Urban Treaty Day in North Battleford. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Liberals promise $13M for missing, murdered Indigenous women commemorations
OTTAWA - Gender Equality Minister Maryam Monsef says the federal government will fund more than 100 projects to "honour the lives and legacies" of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. Fund...
Jun 24, 2019
P.A. celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day
There was plenty to do in Prince Albert to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, a day to which serves to celebrate and recognize the culture and history of Indigenous peoples across C...
Jun 21, 2019 Lead by traditional dancer Eli Tootoosis, a grand entry parade marks the start of an annual event held by the Indian and Metis Frienship Centre on National Indigenous Peoples Day in Prince Albert. (Brady Bateman/paNOW Staff)