First Nations

Mother Nature provides challenge for city's homeless population

Whether it's the high humidity or a sudden flash spring storm, the city's homeless population faces an ongoing battle with Mother Nature.Resting in the shade of a tall building along First Avenue East...

Jun 05, 2023

Pop culture more than just comics and collectibles for man with troubled past

As a young boy, Ryan Richard would often escape his own life by diving into the world of comics. He spent hours reading and collecting. "Some of my sketches even hung on the walls of the old Tramps co...

Jun 03, 2023

NICU families get nutritional boost with SIGA donation

The fact that at least 65 per cent of families that end up using the NICU at Victoria Hospital identify as Indigenous was top of mind when the Northern Lights Casino was deciding where to donate some ...

May 31, 2023

Walk for MMIWG gives support to families

Families and supporters took to the streets of North Battleford Tuesday for a walk to honour Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, and 2-Spirit people (MMIWG2S).The walk was organized by Ba...

May 30, 2023

Illegal trapping case results in fines over $9,000

A man responsible for illegal trapping in the Fort la Corne forest, northeast of Prince Albert, is facing fines totalling over $9,000.Lloyd Slonski, 63, was sentenced Tuesday afternoon at Prince Alber...

May 30, 2023

Ironswing drums to first place in North Dakota

A First Nations drum group from Saskatchewan is singing loud and proud after winning a big competition south of the border.Ironswing which features members from Sturgeon Lake First Nation, Beardy's an...

May 30, 2023

Indigenous model making career on international runways

An Indigenous woman from the northwest is forging a career for herself as an international model.Ember Sunchild Whitford, from Sweetgrass First Nation, will head to Fiji for Fashion Week on Tuesday, t...

May 29, 2023

Fundraiser kick off planned for new rodeo grounds at Flying Dust

A fundraiser supper is planned for Wednesday, June 7 to benefit future plans to develop new rodeo grounds on Flying Dust First Nation. The event, hosted by Flying Dust First Nation, will take place at...

May 27, 2023

Cultural event with a lot of heart makes triumphant return to Prince Albert

Aurra Isbister smiles when asked what it means to dance in her jingle dress, while thousands of people watch.The 13-year-old from La Ronge took part in Friday's grand entry ceremony at Kinsmen Park th...

May 26, 2023

Education agreements signed at James Smith Cree Nation

The East Central First Nations Education Partnership (ECFNEP) has signed an Education Authority Agreement with Indigenous Services Canada, as well as two Education Services Agreements with the North E...

May 25, 2023