Tag Archives: First Nations

LLRIB announces passing of respected Elder
It is with great sadness and the deepest sympathy that Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) announces the passing of Elder Paul William Roberts, 72, affectionately known as Elder Bill. He passed away Sund...
Aug 03, 2023

Chief Tammy Cook-Searson appointed to Cameco board
Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) Chief Tammy Cook-Searson has been appointed to the Cameco Board of Directors effective Sept. 1. "I'm really grateful for the opportunity to serve," she said. "I made i...
Aug 03, 2023

Human remains found near Black Lake
Update: RCMP confirmed on Friday the remains found southeast of Black Lake were part of a grave site and are over a century old.The police file is now closed.----Saskatchewan RCMP, with help from a fo...
Aug 03, 2023

Mosquito First Nation hosts 2023 Youth Soccer Championships
Over 1,200 players from 77 teams representing 16 different First Nations communities across the province came to North Battleford over the weekend, as Mosquito, Grizzly Bear's Head, Lean Man First Nat...
Aug 03, 2023

Kinistin Saulteaux Nation signs agricultural benefits claim, hosts ribbon cutting for new resource center
Wednesday (Aug. 2) marked a big day for the Kinistin Salteaux Nation (KSN), as federal government officials present to celebrate multiple accomplishments.First, Felix Thomas, Chief of the Kinistin Sau...
Aug 03, 2023

Green means go for copper/zinc mine near Creighton
A proposed copper and zinc mine in northeast Saskatchewan has been given an initial green light with the approval of its environmental assessment, says the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation, whose traditio...
Aug 02, 2023

Federal Government to pay $37 million to 14 First Nations in Sask. for unpaid Treaty Salaries
Over a dozen First Nations from Treaty 4 and Treaty 6 Territories in Saskatchewan are praising a historic settlement agreement on Treaty Salaries.Gary Anandasangaree, the newly appointed minister of C...
Aug 02, 2023

300 residents of Fond du Lac evacuated due to wildfire smoke
As wildfire smoke near their community intensifies, approximately 300 members of Fond du Lac Denesuline Nation have been evacuated.According to a statement Tuesday night from Chief Kevin Mercredi, the...
Aug 01, 2023

Wahpeton feels nature’s wrath with golf ball-sized hail
At least six vehicles on the Wahpeton Dakota First Nations have broken windshields and one a broken sunroof following a storm last night. Stephanie Bird told paNOW that it was the largest hail she has...
Aug 01, 2023

Local advocates taking support to MMWIG protests in Winnipeg
A Battlefords-area grandmother who walked across the country last year to raise awareness about the missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls (MMIWG) crisis, is once again lending her support to...
Jul 31, 2023