Tag Archives: First Nations

Former inmate says changes required within the correctional system to prevent future deaths
A woman who spent nearly two years on remand at Prince Albert's Pine Grove Correctional Centre, and who was present in the institution when two inmates suffered overdoses, said big changes are require...
Feb 16, 2024

Sask. Indigenous newspaper to go on hiatus
After nearly 30 years in the business, a Saskatchewan newspaper is making some tough decisions for its future.Eagle Feather News, based out of Saskatoon, announced earlier this week it was going on hi...
Feb 15, 2024

Voices of the North gets ready to rock again
A three-day showcase of musicians from across Northern Saskatchewan remains one of the more popular events at the Prince Albert Winter Festival.Voices of the North opens Thursday night at the Exhibiti...
Feb 15, 2024

James Smith Cree Nation signs up for FirstAlerts emergency app
A local First Nation is the first in Canada to sign up for a new emergency alert system.A news conference was held at James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN) Wednesday to sign an agreement with TryCycle Data S...
Feb 14, 2024

Treaty 6 First Nations part of JUNO nominated Indigenous group
From the traditional lands of Treaty 6 territory to the biggest stage in Canadian music, one band still can't believe they're headed to the JUNOS.Last week, the nominations for the 2024 JUNO Awards we...
Feb 14, 2024

PBCN Chief confirms development of strategic plan to address challenges with gangs and drugs
To properly address the escalating crime, the first step is to tackle the root causes.The comment from Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) Chief Karen Bird, came during a media conference on Tuesday a...
Feb 13, 2024

New York language society welcomes Dene language teacher among their presenters
Allison Lemaigre remembers when she first became passionate about revitalizing her Dene language."When I was able to start teaching in the classroom like that and seeing how that I could teach in my o...
Feb 13, 2024

Library to host Indigenous Storytelling Month event
The public is invited to La Ronge's Alex Robertson Public Library this week to partake in an evening of Indigenous storytelling, song and dance. The event, which is scheduled for Thursday at 7 p.m., i...
Feb 12, 2024

First Nation author, educator Peeteetuce to give talk in North Battleford
Award winning artist and educator Curtis Peeteetuce, from Beardy's and Okemasis First Nation, will be coming to North Battleford Library as part of Aboriginal Storytelling Month. He will share some of...
Feb 12, 2024

LLRIB celebrates court ruling on child and family welfare services
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) supports the Supreme Court of Canada's recent decision upholding the governance of First Nations over child and family welfare services. Band leadership believes i...
Feb 12, 2024