First Nations

Fort a la Corne Traditional Powwow focuses on community, healing

An event steeped in tradition and focused on healing continues through the weekend. The Fort a la Corne Annual Traditional Powwow started Friday and takes place through Sunday at James Smith Cree Nati...

Sep 07, 2024

Cree language program founded in Sturgeon Lake receives national literacy award

A Cree language and education program that was founded in Sturgeon Lake two decades ago has received a national award that recognizes outstanding achievements, innovative practices, and excellence in ...

Sep 06, 2024

Decoteau family members to attend Passchendaele ceremony for fallen veteran

When Michelle Decoteau was upgrading her education as an adult, she was given a book. Inside was a story about a man who achieved much in his 29 years. Canada's first Indigenous man to become a police...

Sep 04, 2024

Members of James Smith community to gather, reflect with powwow event

It is a somber anniversary for the people of James Smith Cree Nation, and the community plans to gather to reflect with a powwow event this Friday. Mike Marion, the Health Director at JSCN said the co...

Sep 04, 2024

Bell receives four nominations for 2024 Sask. Indigenous Music Awards

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band's Nigel Bell, who performs under the stage name Nige B, has been nominated for four Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards. Bell has been nominated for Rap/Hip hop/Electroni...

Sep 04, 2024

PBCN gives update after third community evacuated due to fire

The head of the emergency operations overseeing the evacuation of thousands of people from northern Saskatchewan said that 22 days after the first evacuation, he is exhausted. It started in Deschambau...

Aug 29, 2024

First Nation councilor hopes feds fill promise for fire hall soon

A councillor on the Mosquito, Grizzly Bear Head, Lean Man First Nation in central Saskatchewan is hoping to get some movement on a federal promise to build a fire hall in the community. Celeste Sander...

Aug 29, 2024

Traditional pow wow returns to Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation after 40 year hiatus

For the first time in 40 years, a traditional pow wow is taking place at Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation.Over 400 dancers, representing a number of communities across the province and Alberta, are taking part...

Aug 29, 2024

‘Incredibly difficult’: Wildfire evacuation order issued for Southend

For the second time in two weeks, the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation has ordered the evacuation of one of its communities due to a wildfire.An evacuation order for Southend was issued on Wednesday after...

Aug 29, 2024

The increasing popularity of Indigenous clothing and designs can get complicated

Eunice Ketchemonia-Cote, who creates unique ribbon skirts and star blankets says social media can be a double-edge sword for home-based artists like herself.From the Keeseekoose First Nation, she ofte...

Aug 29, 2024