First Nations

Baselode chair surprised by Birch Narrows Dene Nation reaction to geophysical survey

The chairperson of Baselode Energy Corporation believes the company has made significant and proactive efforts at communicating with Birch Narrows Dene Nation about its surveying plans. Stephen Stewar...

Feb 24, 2021

Incident involving conservation officer, treaty hunter sparks FSIN concerns of systemic racism

The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous First Nations (FSIN) has stated it's concerned with 'systemic racism' in the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment's Conservation Field Services. It comes after a...

Feb 24, 2021

First Nations 'alarmed' at lack of consultation on Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation Project

The Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) is adding its voice of concern about the proposed $4 billion Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation project. It will encompass a half-million-acre crescent of land running ...

Feb 15, 2021

A.C. Forestry inks deal with Carrier Forest Products

A.C. Forestry has signed a major forestry agreement with Carrier Forest Products. According to Agency Chiefs Tribal Council CEO Ken Thomas, the agreement allows Carrier to receive softwood saw log tim...

Feb 12, 2021

Little Pine First Nation family upset about Elder's treatment at North Battleford business

Members of a local family are upset about the treatment their grandfather received when attempting to place an order at Fabricland in North Battleford. Cheyenna Sapp said her grandfather, Simon Sapp, ...

Feb 10, 2021

Roadmap to speedy changes on new direction for inland fishery

Regional First Nations leaders are happy to hear recommendations from an independent adviser to Ottawa that support a fisher-led cooperative model as the way forward for the Freshwater Fish Marketing ...

Feb 09, 2021

Facebook Live panel event to include reflection on Gerald Stanley trial three years ago

An online panel event on Facebook Live is planned on Tuesday starting at 5 p.m. to reflect on the Gerald Stanley trial of 2018.The focus of the event will also look back on the award-winning documenta...

Feb 08, 2021

Battlefords RCMP launching First Nations Community Policing Unit

The Battlefords RCMP are launching a First Nations Community Policing (FNCP) Unit starting this month to cover five surrounding area First Nations - Sweetgrass, Moosomin, Saulteaux, Red Pheasant, and ...

Feb 01, 2021

Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation helping members with food, supply distribution during pandemic

Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation, located North East of the Battlefords, is providing support for its community, including helping the vulnerable and those self-isolating, to access essential items - food prod...

Jan 28, 2021

Midwest Food Resources offers access to local produce at reasonable cost

Families in West Central Saskatchewan can continue to access fresh produce over the winter close to home at a modest cost.Non-profit organization Midwest Food Resources provides its Fresh Food Box Pro...

Jan 28, 2021