First Nations

Residential school survivor questions why compensation claim denied

A residential day school survivor believes his claim for federal compensation for the abuses he suffered while attending Poundmaker School was denied because in his application he used the Cree word f...

Jun 18, 2023

Canada, Ontario reach historic $10 billion proposed First Nations treaty settlement

Leaders of the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund say they've reached a proposed $10-billion settlement with the governments of Ontario and Canada over unpaid annuities for using their lands. The f...

Jun 18, 2023

History of the Wahpeton Dakota people in P.A.'s Little Red River Park

Have you ever wondered how Little Red River Park in Prince Albert got its name?In recognition of National Indigenous History Month, paNOW joined historian Leo Omani on a tour of the area which used to...

Jun 16, 2023

Ahtahkakoop woman receives national scholarship

A woman from Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation is one of only 20 recipients of the $10,000 per year (up to four years) RBC Future Launch Indigenous Youth Scholarship.Jana Sasakamoose is currently pursuing her M...

Jun 15, 2023

Muskoday awareness walk arrives in Regina

After seven days, and over 300 kilometers of walking, members of Muskoday First Nation have reached the province's capital.Betty Prosper and Erica Hennie were part of the group raising awareness for t...

Jun 15, 2023

FSIN continue partnership for cervical cancer screening in the North

First Nations leaders say they will continue a partnership aimed at improving education and treatment options for cervical cancer in northern Saskatchewan communities.The Federation of Sovereign Indig...

Jun 13, 2023

LLRIB expects cows and plows negotiations to start this summer

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) is expecting to begin in-person accelerated discussions with the federal government to resolve its agricultural benefits claim, also known as cows and plows, this ...

Jun 13, 2023

PAGC calls on government to improve Indigenous firefighting capacity.

The Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) is renewing its call for the federal and provincial governments to address the escalating wildfire crisis and improve Indigenous firefighting capacity. This come...

Jun 09, 2023

‘It’s killing us’: Residents of Muskoday walking to Regina for overdose awareness

Several members of a Saskatchewan First Nation are making a long trek to the provincial capital to call for solutions to the opioid and overdose crisis.On Thursday morning, members of Muskoday First N...

Jun 08, 2023

Claude Petit: distinguished serviceman, athlete, and Indigenous role model

Born in Duck Lake on October 1, 1935, Claude Petit grew up to be one of the most influential men in the local First Nations community.From a young age, Petit was introduced to the sport of boxing than...

Jun 06, 2023