Tag Archives: First Nations

More northern wildfire evacuees heading home
Conditions are stable enough for Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) members from Southend to return home.The announcement was made late Wednesday night and by Thursday morning more than 980 evacuees ...
Sep 12, 2024

Family confirms missing man found deceased
Nearly two years after a man's sudden disappearance, his family is now mourning his death.Shaquille Gamble's funeral will be held Friday at Big River First Nation.Gamble hasn't been seen since Oct. 15...
Sep 11, 2024

New outdoor hockey rink will honour FSIN senator
The City of North Battleford is in the construction process of a new outdoor arena that will be named after Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Senator Jenny Spyglass. Senator Spyglass has been...
Sep 10, 2024

Cree language program founded in Sturgeon Lake receives national literacy award
A Cree language and education program that was founded in Sturgeon Lake two decades ago has received a national award that recognizes outstanding achievements, innovative practices, and excellence in ...
Sep 06, 2024

Decoteau family members to attend Passchendaele ceremony for fallen veteran
When Michelle Decoteau was upgrading her education as an adult, she was given a book. Inside was a story about a man who achieved much in his 29 years. Canada's first Indigenous man to become a police...
Sep 04, 2024

Members of James Smith community to gather, reflect with powwow event
It is a somber anniversary for the people of James Smith Cree Nation, and the community plans to gather to reflect with a powwow event this Friday. Mike Marion, the Health Director at JSCN said the co...
Sep 04, 2024

First Nation councilor hopes feds fill promise for fire hall soon
A councillor on the Mosquito, Grizzly Bear Head, Lean Man First Nation in central Saskatchewan is hoping to get some movement on a federal promise to build a fire hall in the community. Celeste Sander...
Aug 29, 2024

Traditional pow wow returns to Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation after 40 year hiatus
For the first time in 40 years, a traditional pow wow is taking place at Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation.Over 400 dancers, representing a number of communities across the province and Alberta, are taking part...
Aug 29, 2024
‘Incredibly difficult’: Wildfire evacuation order issued for Southend
For the second time in two weeks, the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation has ordered the evacuation of one of its communities due to a wildfire.An evacuation order for Southend was issued on Wednesday after...
Aug 29, 2024
The increasing popularity of Indigenous clothing and designs can get complicated
Eunice Ketchemonia-Cote, who creates unique ribbon skirts and star blankets says social media can be a double-edge sword for home-based artists like herself.From the Keeseekoose First Nation, she ofte...
Aug 29, 2024