Tag Archives: First Nations
Many join in walk to gravesite to honour children lost to residential schools
Tiny moccasins and teddy bears adorned the cairn at Battleford Industrial School children's graveyard Monday evening where people gathered to remember. They honoured the over 70 children buried there,...
Jun 01, 2021
The Ridge Wellness Centre enjoys official grand opening
Located south of Battleford, The Ridge Wellness Centre officially opened for the first phase of the project on May 31.The centre will be available to individuals or families from anywhere in the North...
May 31, 2021
Silent walk planned to Battleford residential school gravesite in memory of Kamloops children who died
A small gathering is planned near the site of Old Government House, south of Battleford at 6 p.m. May 31, to honour the 215 children whose remains were recently found on the grounds of the former resi...
May 31, 2021
Sask. gov’t joins FSIN to demand more investigation of residential school sites
The Saskatchewan government is joining the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) in calling for radar ground searches of residential school sites in the province.After the remains of 215 c...
May 31, 2021
FSIN commits to radar ground searches of multiple residential schools in Sask.
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) is leading a new investigation into unidentified remains of children at Saskatchewan's residential schools.The announcement was made in a Sunday a...
May 31, 2021
Gold Eagle Casino set to open June 20
The Saskatchewan Indigenous Gaming Authority (SIGA) announced this week that all seven casinos in the province are opening to the public in less than a month.The Gold Horse Casino in Lloydminster will...
May 28, 2021
Seattle Met Top Doctor title awarded to LLRIB member and USask graduate
From Saskatchewan to Seattle, Dr. Jessica Schule is making a name for herself in the field of medicine. She was recently awarded the Seattle Met Top Doctor title for 2021 from Seattle Met Magazine. In...
May 27, 2021
Seattle Met Top Doctor title awarded to LLRIB member and USask graduate
From Saskatchewan to Seattle, Dr. Jessica Schule is making a name for herself in the field of medicine. She was recently awarded the Seattle Met Top Doctor title for 2021 from Seattle Met Magazine. In...
May 27, 2021
Saskatchewan RCMP holding eagle feathers to strengthen Indigenous connections
RCMP detachments across the province are in possession of eagle feathers which are meant to enhance relationships between enforcement and their respective Indigenous communities. Last Spring, the Gove...
May 27, 2021
Métis Nation–Saskatchewan prepped for election
Election Day is right around the corner for Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan.Eligible citizens will have the opportunity to go to the polls and cast their vote from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. on May 29. Having been four...
May 26, 2021