Tag Archives: First Nations

Sask. First Nations among many in Canada continuing to fight for safe drinking water
It's something that you might take for granted in your home or office, but imagine that something as simple as a glass of water was not readily available to you.As Canada marks the National Day for Tr...
Sep 27, 2023

Woodland Wellness Centre hosts cultural camp before National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
In the lead up to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30, the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) is hosting the Woodland Wellness Centre Cultural Camp over the next three days.The eve...
Sep 26, 2023

Flag raisings signify start of Truth and Reconciliation Week in the Battlefords
The City of North Battleford and Town of Battleford each held flag-raising ceremonies Monday, to signify the start of Truth and Reconciliation Week in the Battlefords, Sept. 25-30. Jordon Weenie, prog...
Sep 25, 2023

Former Wahpeton councillor running to become next fourth vice-chief of FSIN
A member of the Wahpeton Dakota Nation is looking to become the next fourth vice-chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN).Curtis Standing is one of three who officially put their...
Sep 25, 2023

Claims deadline approaching for residential school Day Scholars
For years, they've been left out but now thousands who attended residential schools as Day Scholars are entitled to compensation and the deadline for submissions is quickly approaching. Day Scholars a...
Sep 25, 2023

North Battleford begins week of Reconciliation with flag-raising ceremony
The first in a series of events to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in North Battleford will be held on Monday.First Nations Elders, Chiefs, dignitaries, and school children will com...
Sep 24, 2023

Sucker River celebrates Indian Days
Lac La Ronge Indian Band Coun. Devin Bernatchez said it's a good time to be in Sucker River as the community of approximately 500 celebrates Indian Days. "There used to be an Indian Days back in La Ro...
Sep 21, 2023

P.A. business leaders learn about future campus of the First Nations University of Canada
Right now, it's just an empty field with grass flowing in the wind next to Prince Albert's Victoria Hospital.But in a matter of years, that field will soon house a new university campus that will offe...
Sep 21, 2023

Former P.A. Raider looking to become FSIN's next 4th Vice Chief
A former Prince Albert Raider is looking to become part of the next leadership group for the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN).Craig McCallum has officially put his name forward to bec...
Sep 21, 2023

P.A. School unveils new teepee to promote Truth and Reconciliation
Hundreds of students at a Prince Albert elementary school celebrated the completion of a project aimed at furthering Truth and Reconciliation.A metal teepee was installed on the grounds of Riverside P...
Sep 20, 2023