Tag Archives: First Nations
Unmarked graves not a step back in reconciliation: Lt.-Gov. Mirasty
Saskatchewan Lt-Gov. Russell Mirasty doesn't believe the finding of 751 unmarked graves at the former Marieval Indian Residential School at Cowessess First Nation is a step back in reconciliation. "I ...
Jun 24, 2021
Town and city to formally sign declaration of Inclusive Municipalities in public ceremony
The Town of Battleford and the City of North Battleford will formally sign a declaration to join the Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities (CIM) at a special ceremony next week. Battleford Mayor Ames ...
Jun 24, 2021
Battlefords community mourns discovery of 751 unmarked graves at former Marieval residential school
The Battlefords community is shocked by the latest report of 751 unmarked graves found at a site near the former Marieval Indian Residential School on Cowessess First Nation in southeast Saskatchewan....
Jun 24, 2021
Federal gov’t provides funding to FSIN in search for unmarked burial sites
The Government of Canada is giving the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) nearly $5 million to find and commemorate unmarked graves at former Indian Residential Schools in Saskatchewan....
Jun 22, 2021
Families enjoy opportunity to see Indigenous tradition of powwow dance at WDM event
The Indigenous Peoples Day demonstration of powwow traditions at the Western Development Museum (WDM) in North Battleford Monday brought people together from many different backgrounds. Kanaweyimik Ch...
Jun 21, 2021
Families enjoy opportunity to see Indigenous tradition of powwow dance at WDM event
The Indigenous Peoples Day demonstration of powwow traditions at the Western Development Museum (WDM) in North Battleford Monday brought people together from many different backgrounds. Kanaweyimik Ch...
Jun 21, 2021
Families enjoy opportunity to see Indigenous tradition of powwow dance at WDM event
The Indigenous Peoples Day demonstration of powwow traditions at the Western Development Museum (WDM) in North Battleford Monday brought people together from many different backgrounds. Kanaweyimik Ch...
Jun 21, 2021
Muskoday First Nation honors residential school children with emotional and powerful tribute
To remember and honor the 215 children whose remains were found at a residential school at Kamloops B.C., Muskoday First Nation tied children's shoes to the Highway 3 bridge on National Indigenous Peo...
Jun 21, 2021
Muskoday First Nation honors residential school children with emotional and powerful tribute
To remember and honor the 215 children whose remains were found at a residential school at Kamloops B.C., Muskoday First Nation tied children's shoes to the Highway 3 bridge on National Indigenous Peo...
Jun 21, 2021
Humboldt Chamber hosts Lunch-n-Learn on importance of Treaties
The Humboldt and District Chamber of Commerce held a Lunch-n-Learn on Monday as part of National Indigenous People’s Day. Amy Seesequasis, who is the Director of Public Education with the Office...
Jun 21, 2021