First Nations

Métis cancer survivors share their stories of confronting and beating cancer

They are raw, they are real, and they are inspiring, and thanks to a new project from the University of Saskatchewan, they will finally be heard.The Digital Storytelling Project, a collaborative effor...

Mar 26, 2024

BATC-Star Children project plans conference for IRS survivors

The Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Inc. (BATC) and the Acahkos Awasisak-Star Children project plan to hold a two-day conference with several guest speakers focusing on the impact of Indian Residenti...

Mar 25, 2024

James Smith Chief candidate focused on community safety and creating better life for youth

A man who aspires to lead the community of James Smith First Nation, says that following the massive stabbing rampage in 2022 that left 11 people dead and 17 injured, there has been a call for change....

Mar 25, 2024

Awareness of human-caused fires key as Sask. wildfire season approaches

It's only a matter of days until Saskatchewan officially begins the 2024 wildfire season but are emergency crews and communities in northern Saskatchewan prepared? Wildfire season in Saskatchewan typi...

Mar 25, 2024

Cody Benson elected new chief of Red Pheasant Cree Nation

Red Pheasant Cree Nation has a new chief and council following the elections on March 18.Cody Benson was elected as chief. He is the son of Lux Benson, the former acting chief, who was re-elected as c...

Mar 25, 2024

Former FSIN chief pays tribute to Brian Mulroney

A state funeral was held Saturday for former prime minister Brian Mulroney.Tributes have been pouring in from colleagues and friends since Mulroney's passing on Feb. 29 at age 84.One of those colleagu...

Mar 24, 2024

Prince Albert celebrates 60th anniversary of the Indian Metis Friendship Centre

The Ches Leach Lounge at the Art Hauser Centre was packed on Saturday evening as the Prince Albert Indian Metis Friendship Centre celebrated its 60th anniversary. Former and current board members and ...

Mar 24, 2024

James Smith Chief candidate commits to economic development and transparency

The election at James Smith First Nation is five days away, and there are four people running for Chief including the incumbent Wally Burns.In the lead-up to the March 28 voting day, northeastNOW plan...

Mar 23, 2024

Doctor urges residents to check measles vaccination history before upcoming Easter holiday

The Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority is urging residents to check their vaccination status for measles following a recent case in Saskatoon and an increasing number in Ontario and Quebec. "The s...

Mar 19, 2024

'Completely discouraged': Auditor slams First Nations housing, policing failures

The federal auditor general is "completely discouraged" to see so little improvement to substandard housing in First Nations over the past two decades, a new report says.Karen Hogan also looked at the...

Mar 19, 2024