Tag Archives: First Nations

Canada makes sweeping changes to Jordan's Principle after CHRT ruling
OTTAWA - Canada has announced sweeping changes to a program designed to ensure First Nations kids get the care and supports they need, when they need them. The changes come almost a year after the fed...
Feb 13, 2025
Ten people running for Chief at Muskoday First Nation
There appears to be lots of interest in the upcoming band election at Muskoday First Nation.A total of 10 people are running for Chief including the incumbent Ronald M. Bear who is seeking a second te...
Feb 11, 2025
Buffy Sainte-Marie stripped of Order of Canada by Governor General
The appointment of singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie to the Order of Canada has been terminated by the Governor General.The move was announced in the Canada Gazette, the federal government newspape...
Feb 08, 2025

City of Prince Albert continues down road to reconciliation
A vital conversation that started in Prince Albert a few years ago will continue next month when the city hosts two free public events focused on reconciliation and anti-racism. Cadmus Delorme, who wa...
Feb 08, 2025

'Historical moment': 11 Yellowstone bison transferred to Sask First Nations
A family of 11 Yellowstone bison from the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes in Montana have been reintroduced to their ancestral land of Mosquito, Grizzly Bear's Head, Lean Man (MGBHLM) First Nat...
Feb 07, 2025

James Smith Cree Nation 'Talking Quilt' received by Sask Polytechnic
An incredibly moving quilt is now in the hands of Saskatchewan Polytechnic. The Talking Quilt was created by the women of James Smith Cree Nation while sharing stories of residential school experience...
Feb 07, 2025

Marguerite Riel Centre expands into second location
Exciting news for the Marguerite Riel Centre (MRC) in Melfort. The organization has opened a second location. "We've been fortunate enough to receive some funding so that we will be opening a second l...
Feb 06, 2025

Prince Albert born doctor awarded King's Coronation medal
A woman who helped lead the creation of the Malhotra NICU of the North at Prince Albert's Victoria Hospital, and whose work continues to benefit Prince Albert Grand Council, has been awarded the prest...
Feb 05, 2025

Unity in the Community cultural event coming to Porcupine Plain
An opportunity to learn about a variety of cultures and have some fun along the way. The third annual Unity in the Community event in Porcupine Plain is coming up on Saturday at the Community Hall. Th...
Feb 04, 2025

'Supposed to live in peace, respect and friendship': Treaty Commissioner works to strengthen relationships through education
Communication has been the common thread throughout Dr. Kathy Walker's life. Growing up on Okanese First Nation in Treaty 4 territory, as she received her higher education at the University of Saskatc...
Feb 03, 2025