Tag Archives: First Nations
Métis Family Day a time to celebrate culture, cuisine, traditions
The Battlefords Indian and Mtis Friendship Centre is planning a Mtis Family Day on Oct. 26 to celebrate everything Mtis - from the traditional meals to the dance and crafts."It's to gather Mtis people...
Oct 23, 2019 Métis Family Day festivities at the Friendship Centre this Saturday include a jigging performance and a traditional Métis meal. (file photo/ paNOW Staff)
Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation begins building fire department
In February 2015, a fire on the Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation killed two-year-old Harley and 18-month-old Haley Cheenanow.Three years later, a 32-year-old woman was reported unaccounted for after a h...
Oct 09, 2019 The Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation has started to build its own fire department from the ground up. Chief and council are seen in front of a newly purchased fire truck. (supplied/Barry Mitsuing-Chalifoux)
Former MP and Treaty Commissioner Bill McKnight remembered
The Muskeg Lake Cree Nation is mourning the death of Bill McKnight, well-known as Saskatchewan's third Treaty Commissioner. McKnight died following a sudden illness on Friday. He was 79 years old.Whil...
Oct 07, 2019 Bill McKnight, well-known as Saskatchewan's third Treaty Commissioner, died at the age of 79 following a sudden illness on Oct. 4, 2019. (Wikipedia)
Thunderchild First Nation ballerina accepted into international company
When Kia Jimmy steps into her role on the stage as a ballerina she says she finds her voice as an artist. The Thunderchild First Nation member who grew up in Saskatoon is thrilled she was accepted int...
Oct 02, 2019 Kia Jimmy is a member of the Thunderchild First Nation. (supplied)
Battlefords recognizes Orange Shirt Day with walk, ceremony
Many people in the Battlefords community are donning orange this week in honour of Orange Shirt Day which officially takes place Monday. Area schools are taking part in a number of activities. There a...
Sep 30, 2019 McKitrick Community School students take part in an Orange Shirt Day Walk in North Battleford on Monday. (Submitted photo/Amanda Risling)
Red Pheasant begins work on commercial development east of Territorial Dr.
Sudden development along Territorial Dr. on North Battleford's east end has piqued curiosity in the community.The land, which is owned by the Red Pheasant Cree Nation, will soon house a Petro-Canada s...
Sep 27, 2019 Development alongside Territorial Dr. has generated curiosity in the community. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Special Feature: The people behind the quest for Fort à la Corne's diamonds
The first season of deep trench-cutting by Rio Tinto at Star Diamond Corporation's Star-Orion South Diamond Project in the Fort la Corne forest east of Prince Albert is reaching a conclusion. Ahead of...
Sep 17, 2019 George Reed with Star Diamond Corporation, left and Rio Tinto's Gary Hodgkinson in front of the star attraction at Project Falcon, the Trench Cutter Sampling Rig. (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)
AFN outlines First Nations election priorities ahead of fall vote
OTTAWA - Canada has been treating Indigenous issues as higher priorities since the last federal election but more work needs to be done, says Assembly of First Nations Chief Perry Bellegarde. The...
Sep 09, 2019
Indigenous businesses projected to contribute $100B to Canada's economy by 2024: Report
Indigenous businesses contribute over $30 billion dollars annually to Canada's economy, and that number is expected to more than triple over the next five years, according to a new report from the Can...
Sep 07, 2019 The Gold Eagle Casino in North Battleford. (supplied/Gold Eagle Casino)
Thunderchild First Nation receives funding for wellness centre with health services, ice rink, field house
The federal and provincial governments are contributing millions of dollars to fund a wellness centre on the Thunderchild First Nation. The Thunderchild Wellness Centre northeast of Turtleford will ho...
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