Tag Archives: First Nations

Just over three years after announcing retirement, Peter Beatty has been re-elected chief of Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation.According to Tuesday's election results, he received 969 votes, which was over...

The Red Pheasant Cree Nation has instituted a fire ban, effectively immediately.The First Nation announced the ban on Tuesday night.The ban comes as the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency announced ear...

A formal offer of settlement for the Treaty 6 Agricultural Benefits Claims has been received from the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) from the federal government.That's according to an update sent to...

A Poundmaker Cree Nation writer and educator is currently overseas visiting Poland, where he has garnered international success as both an author and an educator. Floyd Favel is releasing his new book...

After nearly 16 years, members of James Smith First Nation have elected a new Chief.Kirby Constant was declared the winner of Thursday's band election with 208 votes. "Thank you deeply for entrusting ...

The search for missing children and burial grounds at the former Delmas Residential School site is a long, arduous process, but one that can serve in the healing for residential school survivors, and ...

Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs (BATC) held a special Unity in Diversity barbecue Thursday afternoon in the Town of Battleford, inviting people to come together to share in a meal and celebrate the v...

Those who endured and survived some of Canada's darkest moments in history came together for the start of a two-day conference in North Battleford.The Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Inc. (BATC) and ...

Members of Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation head to the polls next month.The election for chief and council has been scheduled for April 9 and a list of candidates was released Monday by the electoral off...

Prince Albert's Rebecca Strong has inspired an entire country.During Tuesday night's episode of Canada's Got Talent, Strong's audition resulted in her receiving the 'Golden Buzzer' and $25,000 from CI...