Tag Archives: First Nations

La Ronge, Meadow Lake talent involved in new film shot in Regina
Four former residents from La Ronge and an actress from Meadow Lake were involved in a horror-thriller feature film recently shot in Regina. The movie, which is called #Vanlife and was written and dir...
Sep 28, 2024

'It's a great day': Witchekan First Nation recognizes Orange Shirt Day
Just days away from the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a sea of orange flooded the streets in Spiritwood on Friday.Dozens of students and staff from Kisikohk First Nation School at Witchek...
Sep 27, 2024

Kokum and Dot: a new Indigenous-themed kids show created by member of Muskoday First Nation
In today's day and age, most people have memories of watching kid shows while growing up and a lot of children learn about the world outside of their community through those magical moments created on...
Sep 27, 2024

'Step by step' : Educators see progress in Truth and Reconciliation education
A little girl pointed up at the wall of her school gym and said, "Look, there's a Mtis flag up there." To anyone else hearing that, it may have just been a comment in passing, but for Sherron Burns, i...
Sep 27, 2024

Rebecca Strong, awareness walk to highlight National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in La Ronge
An awareness walk and musical event featuring Rebecca Strong will be held Monday in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day will begin with an awareness walk starting at 11 a....
Sep 27, 2024

Local shelter gets big donation from BRCC
According to Statistics Canada, more than 80 people die each year from exposure and hypothermia. It's a stark reminder of why donations are so important to the Miwasin Kikinow Shelter in North Battlef...
Sep 27, 2024

Anishinaabe elder uses online video to pass along love of language to children
Barbara Nolan, an Anishnaabe elder on a mission to promote her nation's language, says she loves to hear stories about how her work is influencing children.Nolan launched a series of online videos las...
Sep 27, 2024
SHA reaffirms commitment to Truth and Reconciliation
The colour orange filled gallery room 'A' at TCU Place in Saskatoon as the Saskatchewan Health Authority reaffirmed its commitment to Truth and Reconciliation.New documents were signed that included p...
Sep 26, 2024

Many local events planned to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The northeast is getting ready to get together for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR) on Monday. Several communities are holding events to mark the day, including Tisdale. A communit...
Sep 26, 2024

Pêmiska Tourism receives provincial hospitality award
A reconciliation destination south of Prince Albert has received a Hospitality Saskatchewan Award of Excellence. Pmiska Tourism has been named Indigenous Tourism Experience of the Year. "We're so hono...
Sep 26, 2024