First Nations

Beaded sculpture on display in P.A. takes history & adds creativity to make something new

No word exists to describe the sculpture local artist and teacher Orlanda Flett has created that now sits in a gallery in downtown Prince Albert.Flett herself had a hard time describing her artwork - ...

Oct 16, 2023

Uranium exploration company signs agreement to ensure sustainable future for Athabasca Basin

A company in the business of discovering uranium in northern Saskatchewan has signed an exploration agreement with a non-profit organization that protects the lands and waters of the Athabasca Basin a...

Oct 16, 2023

Sturgeon Lake holds sod-turning ceremony for new Birthing Centre

A dream is one step closer to becoming a reality for Sturgeon Lake First Nation.The community held a sod-turning ceremony on Tuesday for its new birthing centre. Around 100 people were in attendance t...

Oct 10, 2023

PAGC hands out roughly 3,000 food hampers for Thanksgiving

Thousands of people in and around Prince Albert had a turkey dinner for Thanksgiving thanks to the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC).They held their food drive last week with roughly 3,000 hampers be...

Oct 10, 2023

Canoe Lake man looking at the road ahead after being named 4th Vice-Chief of the FSIN

A former WHL player said he's still celebrating a big win but is ready to represent First Nations people in the executive of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN).Craig McCallum of Can...

Oct 10, 2023

Family of man killed on Highway 2 walk hours to P.A. calling for justice

Just minutes before family and friends began a walk in memory of Justin Mirasty, an eagle flew over the intersection where he was killed two years ago.The family was awestruck by the site, calling it ...

Oct 08, 2023

Rally calling for change and accountability with police held in P.A.

The memory of two men killed after confrontations with police was front and centre and family, friends, and supporters to call for accountability, change, and action.On Friday afternoon, holding neon ...

Oct 07, 2023

Ahtahkakoop opens employment and training centre in Shell Lake

The Town of Shell Lake's former high school is now being used by the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation.The First Nation recently purchased the building so they could turn it into an employment and training cent...

Oct 06, 2023

Sask. First Nation makes huge investment to renovate community arena

It's considered the hub of its community, which is why a Saskatchewan First Nation is putting a major investment into its local arena.Beardy's & Okemasis Cree Nation, southwest of Prince Albert, a...

Oct 06, 2023

Former P.A. Raider elected as 4th Vice Chief of FSIN

A former Prince Albert Raider has been elected as the next fourth Vice-Chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN).Craig McCallum received just under half of the votes during Thursd...

Oct 05, 2023