First Nations

Nutrition North Program to undergo external review, access to food security, supplement needs highlighted

The provincial opposition is celebrating the federal government's decision to review a grocery subsidy program in the wake of food security concerns in northern Saskatchewan. Federal Northern Affairs ...

Feb 27, 2025

Donations needed at Miwasin Kikinaw

A local Battlefords shelter is in great need of donations. "We have been busy," said Pearl Little, assistant co-ordinator of Miwasin Kikinaw. "Especially during the cold snap we had and we needed mitt...

Feb 26, 2025

Danika Dureau, Battlefords Sharks enjoying a stellar season

Danika Dureau has been one of the key pieces as the Battlefords Sharks have seen quite the turnaround in a few short seasons.The U18 Female AAA team leads the pack with a league-best 21-2-2-2 record t...

Feb 25, 2025

NDP shadow ministers plan two week tour of northern Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan NDP Shadow Ministers are touring northern Saskatchewan to hear from northern residents and ensure they are represented when the Legislature reopens late on March 19. The tour was launched...

Feb 24, 2025

Government of Canada announces settlement of failed treaty promises in Sask.

The Government of Canada announced several settlement agreements made with First Nations in Saskatchewan on Friday.The federal government said it was compensating 14 different First Nations to the tun...

Feb 22, 2025

'Alive and well': Wandering Spirit narrative re-examined at commemoration event

At Fort Battleford, there is a headstone with the names of eight men who were part of Canada's largest mass hanging following the resistance of 1885. Among the names etched in the stone is Wandering S...

Feb 22, 2025

'Alive and well': Wandering Spirit narrative reexamined at commemoration event

At Fort Battleford, there is a headstone with the names of eight men who were part of Canada's largest mass hanging following the resistance of 1885. Among the names etched in the stone is Wandering S...

Feb 22, 2025

Language retention and revitalization is still key at annual gathering

In its 19th year, the First Nations Language Keepers Gathering remains one of Saskatchewan's essential language revitalization events.Over the course of two days, the Saskatchewan Indigenous Cultural ...

Feb 20, 2025

'No improvement': Beauval mayor demands action over ongoing health-care disruptions

Residents of Beauval and surrounding northern communities are once again facing health-care disruptions, with Mayor Rick Laliberte calling on provincial and federal officials to address the growing cr...

Feb 19, 2025

Sask. Indigenous Storytelling Month brings author Jessica Johns to North Battleford

As February marks Saskatchewan Indigenous Storytelling Month, Cree author Jessica Johns is set to visit North Battleford on Feb. 26 to share insights from her critically acclaimed novel, Bad Cree, wit...

Feb 14, 2025