First Nations

Morin family walk with supporters and loved ones in continued efforts to find Ashley

Amid the drumming and singing that was leading family and friends on their walk in the July heat, a growing voice rose above the rhythmic beat from within the crowd. A chant repeated a simple prayer: ...

Jul 11, 2024

PAGC explores Indigenous-led policing service with data collection, community visits

The project to determine feasibility of a self-administered police service for Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) members is underway, with much work to be done to determine policing needs and challen...

Jul 11, 2024

Air Ronge raises Survivors' Flag

The Village of Air Ronge has taken another step in the reconciliation process by raising the Survivors' Flag outside of its main office last week. According to the National Centre of Truth and Reconci...

Jul 10, 2024

Miller named semi-finalist in entrepreneurial competition for third time

Wyatt Miller, a member of Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation, is hoping the third time will be the charm in the Powwow Pitch entrepreneurial competition. Once again, he has been named a semi-finalist in the...

Jul 09, 2024

More than 60 per cent of funds already raised to host Tony Cote Summer Games

With the Tony Cote Summer Games only one month away, the Lac La Ronge Indian has already managed to raise more than half of the amount needed to host them. In total, approximately $750,000 has been ra...

Jul 09, 2024

Fourth and final year of walk by survivors of Duck Lake residential school underway

There are only about 75 kilometres between Duck Lake and Wahpeton Dakota First Nation, but it's a much longer journey for Scott Bird on the path of reconciliation. "My whole family was part of the [In...

Jul 07, 2024

Red Pheasant Cree Nation powwow: a time to heal and celebrate

The intertribal dance was awash with spirit, power and passion and for 10-year-old Cohen Balkwill it was a chance to come alive through the power of movement - though he has only one leg. "I've been i...

Jul 04, 2024

Bison bone discovery near Prince Albert provides window to life over 9,000 years ago

Researchers believe a fossil discovery west of Prince Albert not only shows proof people occupied the area over 9,000 years ago but also may assist future generations to adapt to climate change.A team...

Jul 04, 2024

Annual PAGC women's commission walk for MMIWG pays tribute to former chair

Shirley Henderson was a strong advocate for the community, had a love for everyone, and never forgot the families dealing with missing and murdered loved ones.Those were among the messages shared duri...

Jul 03, 2024

Dumont Lodge to serve as gathering, learning place for members of MN—S

A tribute to ancestors and a new learning location for youth is a reality in Batoche for the Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan.The MN-S government celebrated the opening of Dumont Lodge on the sacred grounds o...

Jul 03, 2024