First Nations

National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrated with Métis flag raising, powwow in North Battleford

It was a time to celebrate in the Battlefords on Wednesday as the community came together to share and learn about First Nations and Mtis traditions, during National Indigenous Peoples Day. The mornin...

Jun 21, 2023

Sask. judge receives Order of Canada on National Indigenous Peoples Day

On a day that recognized Canada's Indigenous peoples, one Prince Albert man was honoured for his contributions to Saskatchewan's justice system.Former judge Gerald Morin officially received the Order ...

Jun 21, 2023

Beaded medallion given to King Charles III made by La Ronge woman

A member of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band recently got the surprise of a lifetime.A few months back, Kathleen Lavallee was asked by her cousin Russ Mirasty, the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, to ...

Jun 21, 2023

Prince Albert celebrates National Indigenous Peoples' Day

Jake Felix says National Indigenous Peoples' Day is about reconciliation and bringing people together from all races to learn about indigenous culture.The elder and whistle carrier from Sturgeon Lake ...

Jun 21, 2023

Lands returned to Flying Dust First Nation

It was a momentous National Indigenous Peoples Day in Meadow Lake today when the RCMP took part in a historic Land Transfer Agreement ceremony, as lands were returned to Flying Dust First Nation.The e...

Jun 21, 2023

National Indigenous People’s Day Kistapinânihk

Kistapinnihk is the original Cree word for the Prince Albert area meaning 'Great Meeting Place.'And that's exactly what the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) hopes to create along the riverbank Wedne...

Jun 20, 2023

Métis-owned corporation now part-owner of P.A. company

An Indigenous-owned company in northern Saskatchewan is growing after becoming the newest partner for a Prince Albert company.Primrose Resources Corporation (PRC), which is owned by Mtis residents in ...

Jun 20, 2023

National Indigenous People's Day being recognized across the northeast

Communities in the northeast are celebrating National Indigenous People's Day in a big way.On June 21st, Canadians far and wide are set to recognize the rich history of Indigenous people and honour th...

Jun 20, 2023

Treaty Days celebrated in Battlefords

Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Inc. (BATC) celebrated Urban Treaty Days with a ceremony and mini powwow at Rotary Plaza in North Battleford Tuesday.Each reserve was represented at the ceremony.Maste...

Jun 20, 2023

Muskoday Fire Captain receives prestigious national award

A Saskatchewan firefighter is one of three women in Canada being recognized on the national stage. Michelle Vandevord was recently recognized through the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Awards Progra...

Jun 20, 2023