First Nations

FSIN looking for $25 million in compensation from Roman Catholic Church

The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) is asking for $25 million from the Roman Catholic Church.In a release Sunday, the FSIN said the funds are for the historical harms and crimes comm...

Jul 04, 2021

Walk/Ride from Delmas residential school in memory of children who did not make it home

A group of supporters took part in the Every Child Matters walk/horseback ride on Canada Day on Thursday, from the site of the former residential school in the Delmas area, travelling along-side Highw...

Jul 02, 2021

Solidarity Walk/Run on Canada Day aims to remember, honour children of residential schools

A group of supporters took to the streets Thursday for the Every Child Matters Solidarity Walk/Run in the North Battleford area on Canada Day.Dustin Haaland organized the event."I wanted to do the wal...

Jul 02, 2021

Leaders in region gather as city and town sign Declaration of the Inclusive Municipalities

It was a moving event Wednesday afternoon when the two mayors of the Battlefords came together to sign the Declaration of Inclusive Municipalities. Area leaders in the region, including representative...

Jun 30, 2021

Community mourns at PAGC vigil; call for cancellation of Canada Day celebrations.

On a hot summer's evening in Prince Albert there were some tears as various speakers took to the lecturn for an emotional vigil hosted by the Prince Albert Grand Council.The somber occasion Tuesday ou...

Jun 29, 2021

Indigenous leaders reflect on past, present

The painful history of Residential Schools in Canada is ever-so present for the indigenous community, while there's hope that the stories of the past month can finally create change.During the Pipe Ce...

Jun 29, 2021

Prayer ceremony given for lost children of Delmas residential school

Indigenous families shared an afternoon of prayer and solidarity Monday afternoon at Delmas, honouring the lives of those who lived and died in the time of residential schools.Nearly 150 people attend...

Jun 28, 2021

Unmarked graves at Cowessess First Nation honoured during vigil

Solar lights twinkled Saturday evening next to 751 unmarked graves near the site of a former residential school at the Cowessess First Nation.Mann Northway GM in Prince Albert donated the lights in pa...

Jun 27, 2021

‘Every day was hell on earth’: Marieval survivor shares his story

For Marieval Indian Residential School survivor Robert Kakakaway, every day at the school was a nightmare."From Day 1 until my final day there on June 30, 1966, every day was hell on earth, that's wha...

Jun 26, 2021

Pattison Media joining Canadian broadcasters in event to amplify Indigenous voices

Next Wednesday, June 30, will be a day to amplify, elevate, listen and learn from Indigenous voices.In recognition of National Indigenous History Month, Pattison Media will be joining other major broa...

Jun 24, 2021