Tag Archives: First Nations

'This is an epidemic across the country': Overdose awareness walk headed to Regina
Noting the number of personal friends and family members she knows who are addicted to drugs, Erica Hennie became emotional when she explained how their usage affects her, causing feelings of stress, ...
Jun 10, 2024
Canada’s Got Talent winner Rebecca Strong to perform at upcoming Rattlers game
Rebecca Strong, who was catapulted to fame after winning the million-dollar prize on Canada's Got Talent last month, will make a halftime performance during an upcoming Saskatchewan Rattlers game in S...
Jun 10, 2024

Northern students present Lt. Gov. with special teepee art
A special piece of art created by students at Carlton High School in Prince Albert will make its way to Government House in Regina in time for National Indigenous People's Day. The artwork is a teepee...
Jun 07, 2024

MLTC looks at microreactor tech for power, heat
Delivering services like power and heat in remote communities is an expensive, daunting task so the Meadow Lake Tribal Council is looking to modern technology to solve that problem. The MLTC has now s...
Jun 06, 2024

Waterhen Lake First Nation healing after fire levels school
The community of Waterhen Lake First Nation is looking to the future and focusing on the next stages in the process following last week's fire that destroyed the school and damaged the band office. "T...
Jun 06, 2024

James Smith finding identity, healing through land-based teachings
James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN) is 'Embracing their Way of Life' this week, by gathering on community grounds for a handful of cultural events.From June 3 - 7, activities are planned throughout the day...
Jun 06, 2024

Cook-Searson receives honourary degree from Sask. Polytechnic
Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) Chief Tammy Cook-Searson was the recipient of an honourary degree in Applied Studies by Saskatchewan Polytechnic last week. "It was really nice when I received the cal...
Jun 04, 2024

Items once belonging to Chief Poundmaker find their way home
Incased in a protective plexiglass box, a pipe bag weathered with age and featuring delicate beadwork and fringe, lays as if in state upon a black backdrop. Once belonging to Chief Poundmaker (Pihtoka...
Jun 03, 2024

Feds announce $160 million for high-speed Internet, mobility connectivity in Sask.
The federal government is investing $160 million in Saskatchewan to connect 13,700 homes to high-speed Internet, as well as provide cellular service along 500 kilometers of roads. The announcement was...
Jun 03, 2024

Prince Albert youth powwow promotes community and culture
Lanaya Bear says she feels very proud anytime she can engage in activities that promote her culture.The 14-year-old from Whitefish was among dozens of youth participating in Friday's Heart of the Yout...
May 31, 2024