Tag Archives: First Nations

The remainder of the $601.5 million settlement from the federal government to the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) should be distributed by the end of the week."This is a significant milestone for our...

The two suspects charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of Lyle Night Jr. on Jan. 2 will remain in custody.Brody Runningaround, 20, made his first appearance in North Battleford...

When a handful of Indigenous youth came up to Claire Tuckanow to compliment her ribbon skirt and shared wishes of wanting their own, a spark was started.Tuckanow, a Mtis-Cree woman from the Okanese Fi...

Lt. Gov. Russ Mirasty fondly recalls a time when he was visiting a school and met the principal and a student, who were both visibly nervous. "The statement was made 'We weren't even sure that we coul...

A man and a woman are now charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of a 24-year-old man at a home in Saulteaux First Nation on Thursday.At approximately 4:50 a.m yesterday., the B...

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) is mourning the loss of Elder Elizabeth "Sally" Roberts. A media release issued Friday states Roberts was a respected leader who dedicated her life to the service ...

In an industry centred on helping families through the most difficult moments, Doreen Day-Wapass from the Thunderchild First Nation has found a sincere way to demonstrate her company's support and emp...

A search for a man last seen on Christmas Eve in Sturgeon Lake is getting underway as the weather turns colder. Orlando Okemaysim is from Beardy's and Okemasis' Cree Nation and has not been seen for t...

The Meadow Lake Sled Dog Club will host a memorial race for mental health on Jan. 4 and 5 at Makwa Sahgaihecan First Nation in honour of Jocelyn Weeseekase who took her own life in 2021."All of a sudd...

As 2024 draws to a close, paNOW is taking a look back on the most important and impactful local stories of the year, as selected by our reporters and editorial staff.10) Rebecca Strong wins Canada's G...