First Nations

‘It has to stop’: First Nations leaders call for immediate help as crisis in Pelican Narrows worsens

Editor's Note: This story has since been updated with responses from the Government of Saskatchewan and Indigenous Services Canada.There is also a clarification from the RCMP on the number of staff me...

Feb 05, 2024

New school for Sweetgrass First Nation

A historic moment is coming to Sweetgrass First Nation. After nearly 50 years, the community is about to celebrate a new Kindergarten to Grade 12 school."It's been quite a few years. So many obstacles...

Feb 05, 2024

New AFN chief looks to turn page with Pierre Poilievre from Harper-era tensions

The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations is trying to make inroads with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, hoping to forestall the tensions and angst that marked the party's last time in...

Feb 04, 2024

North Battleford and Meadow Lake Libraries prepare for busy Aboriginal Storytelling Month

Throughout the month of February, stories of life will be at the forefront of readers' minds at the libraries in Meadow Lake and North Battleford. "Traditionally, storytelling month...happens when the...

Feb 03, 2024

Spiritwood RCMP looking for 30-year-old man

Spiritwood RCMP are asking for the public's help in finding Kebo Bear. The 30-year-old was last seen two weeks ago on Pelican Lake First Nation with intentions of visiting Porcupine Plain but never ar...

Feb 02, 2024

First Nations Chiefs share thoughts on Inquest recommendations, hoping for National Inquiry

The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) and other First Nations leaders responded to the 29 jury recommendations from the coroner's inquest in Melfort.Before the conference, the FSIN sha...

Feb 02, 2024

Chief Coroner, RCMP Commanding Officer discuss JSCN inquest recommendations

The recommendations are in from the Coroner's Inquest into the mass stabbings at James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN) and Weldon.The inquest in Melfort came to a close Wednesday after the jury and Presiding...

Feb 01, 2024

First Nations leaders to respond to recommendations from JSCN inquest

After an emotional coroner's inquest concluded on Wednesday, First Nations leaders in Saskatchewan will respond to the nearly 30 recommendations made.A six-person jury and the presiding coroner presen...

Feb 01, 2024

Free program teaches 'cultural humility' to begin February 1 at North Battleford Library

A free program to help the community learn cultural humility will be offered over the month of February at the North Battleford Library."We're just talking about being sensitive towards different cult...

Jan 31, 2024

Over 100 dogs rescued from La Loche

A community-wide dog cull in La Loche has officially been called off, thanks to the efforts of some passionate volunteers.Wendy Fyrk was among three front line rescue workers who made the six hour dri...

Jan 31, 2024