First Nations

'That's my language' : Michif Prekindergarten opens in Battleford aims to revitalize Indigenous languages

The Living Sky School Division celebrated the grand opening of the Michif Prekindergarten Program at St. Vital Catholic School in Battleford, marking a step in allowing the new generation of Mtis to e...

Oct 11, 2024

New organization is focused on growing the Indigenous agriculture industry

Kallie Wood and her team are planting the seeds of sustainable Indigenous agriculture across the country one project at a time.The National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture and Food (NCIAF) is an Ind...

Oct 09, 2024

Prince Albert Grand Council leaders in Ottawa demanding help for housing and health care crisis

"We are in a state of crisis in our communities."Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) Grand Chief Brian Hardlotte made his message clear."Our people are struggling to survive with basic health care and ...

Oct 09, 2024

Sask. politicians under pressure to recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Saskatchewan is taking some heat after two Meadow Lake court workers were sent home early for wearing orange shirts on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR) on Sept. 30.Federation of So...

Oct 05, 2024

Truth and Reconciliation Commemoration Mural unveiled at Marguerite Riel Centre

The Marguerite Riel Centre (MRC) in Melfort has unveiled a new Truth and Reconciliation Commemoration mural. The six paintings are located on the east side of the building on Burrows Ave. W. Director ...

Oct 04, 2024

Holistic treatment facility opens in Wahpeton

The Yuasni Treatment Centre is open on the Wahpeton Dakota Nation north of Prince Albert with a goal of treating the whole person. Representatives from Indigenous Services Canada, the Prince Albert Gr...

Oct 04, 2024

Sask. had highest number of residential schools in Canada, but NDTR not recognized; Chiefs

Saskatchewan is standing on the wrong side of history. That was the message delivered by several First Nation Chiefs Friday at a press conference hosted by the Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC) addres...

Oct 04, 2024

Indigenous courthouse workers sent home after wearing orange shirts on NDTR

After two Indigenous women working in the Meadow Lake Saskatchewan Justice Unit were sent home on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation for wearing orange shirts, Meadow Lake Tribal Council is cal...

Oct 03, 2024

LLRIB makes $6.5 million property purchase in Saskatoon

Kitsaki Management Limited Partnership (KMLP), the economic development arm of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB), has purchased the former HSBC building in downtown Saskatoon.The purchase, located ...

Oct 02, 2024

Onion Lake man missing

A 58-year-old man from Onion Lake First Nation is missing and the police are looking for the public's help. Arthur Howard Dillon better known as Howard was last seen on September 26. Police say he has...

Oct 01, 2024