First Nations

What'sHappeningNOW June 3, 2019

News Director Glenn Hicks speaks with Senior Reporter Nigel Maxwell about local reaction to the release of the report into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.

Jun 03, 2019

MMIW inquiry report represents "good first step," according to families with lost loved ones

The twin sister of a woman who was murdered in Prince Albert four years ago, says the final report from the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIW) Inquiry represents a step in the righ...

Jun 03, 2019 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)

Inquiry on missing, murdered Indigenous women released

GATINEAU, Que. - The national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women wants health service providers across Canada to develop programs that could help young people recognize the s...

Jun 03, 2019

P.A. victim services appreciate national week

In times of pain, grief, and fear Victim Services steps up to help those affected by crime. This week is a commemoration of the staff members who help victims - an event set up by the Justice Canada P...

May 30, 2019 Alison Elsner, left, with Carol Wittal. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

Reconciliation Nipawin Flag to be raised at Town Hall on National Indigenous Peoples Day

June 21, 2019 is National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada, and the Town of Nipawin has agreed with a local group to acknowledge the occasion in a public way.Council voted to raise the Reconciliation ...

May 30, 2019 The Reconciliation Nipawin flag will be raised at Town Hall for National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21 (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff).

Montreal Lake man encourages youth to pursue opportunities off reserve

A man who grew up at Montreal Lake Cree Nation, and now lives in B.C., wants to spread awareness about what life is like growing up on a reserve.Dwight Ballantyne with help from Denise Trottier has em...

May 29, 2019 (Facebook/ Dwight Ballantyne)

Honouring Their Voices raises awareness for MMIWG

Kendra Weenie says talking about her story and what she went through helped her overcome domestic abuse.Her former partner was sent to prison for viciously assaulting her in 2013.She spoke at a worksh...

May 24, 2019 Kendra Weenie speaks about recovering from an abusive relationship in her presentation. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Heart of the Youth Powwow brings community together

The annual Heart of the Youth Powwow returned to Prince Albert Friday, and saw nearly 3,000 attendees flood Kinsmen Park to take part in the celebrations.According to organizer Liz Settee, annual poww...

May 24, 2019 More than 3,000 people attended the second annual Heart of the Youth Powwow held in Prince Albert on May 24. (Brady Bateman/paNOW Staff)

Citizens concerned by inspector's departure from Pinehouse inquiry

The citizens who helped prompt a formal inquiry, including a financial investigation into the northern Village of Pinehouse, are concerned the probe could fall by the wayside now that the lead investi...

May 23, 2019 The northern Village of Pinehouse is under a formal inquiry by the province. (Marty Martinson/paNOW Staff)

Former chief charged with robbery, fraud, and breach of trust to face trial

A court case that's been building for almost 10 years, may finally be resolved later this year when a former chief of Fond Du Lac Denesuline First Nation faces trial.Napoleon Mercredi applied to have ...

May 23, 2019 The trial for Napoleon Mercredi will go ahead this fall at Court of Queen's Bench in Prince Albert. (file photo/paNOW Staff)