First Nations

ISC to run financial audit on FSIN

Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) plans to conduct a financial audit of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN).In a letter sent to the leadership of FSIN and obtained by paNOW, ISC said ...

Mar 17, 2024

Île-à-la-Crosse Residential School documentary wins award

A new documentary released about the le--la-Crosse Residential School is being called powerful and eye opening. The Indigenous Geographic documentary Waiting for Justice chronicles the lives and strug...

Mar 15, 2024

'You matter': Ex-NHLer Tootoo spreads message of hope, hard work to Indigenous youth

Jordin Tootoo made an appearance in Prince Albert on Thursday, hoping to inspire the next generation of Indigenous youth.The former NHL player spoke passionately to a group of about 50 high school stu...

Mar 14, 2024

Prince RCMP confirm missing woman found deceased

Prince Albert RCMP say a woman who was reported missing last week has been found deceased, and the initial investigation has found no evidence of foul play.Julie Mckenzie had been last seen on March 2...

Mar 13, 2024

First Nations leaders want voice in recommended changes to parole and corrections after stabbing massacre

Joining calls from the James Smith Cree Nation to have a voice in any changes made to paroling or the release of Indigenous inmates are the FSIN and the Assembly of First Nations. The group issued a s...

Mar 12, 2024

Trevor Ives honoured for contribution to PAGC, PBCN business efforts

Three decades of work and effort meant that local business executive Trevor Ives left behind a large legacy of success when he passed away last October. Much of that success is attached to the 27 year...

Mar 11, 2024

Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority values its staff

For Zane Hansen, who comes from the Waterhen Lake First Nation in northwestern Saskatchewan, there's a guiding principle he follows as president and CEO of the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SI...

Mar 11, 2024

Province to provide $108K for Indigenous education

Indigenous students looking to become fluent in their own language will have the opportunity following the recent announcement by the province. First Nations University of Canada will receive a boost ...

Mar 11, 2024

New Bachelor's Degree in Indigenous Journalism coming to Saskatchewan

It's being called a first-of-its-kind program in North America and it's being offered right here in Saskatchewan.On Monday, the First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv) announced the launch of a fo...

Mar 11, 2024

Prince Albert round dance marks important anniversary and celebrates women

Hundreds of people packed into the Prince Albert Grand Council's Urban Services building Saturday night for a special feast and round dance.The family event was hosted by the Northern Lights Casino. N...

Mar 10, 2024