First Nations

Doubts raised over Sainte-Marie's past roil First Nations, raise questions on harms

Indigenous people are grappling with doubts over singer Buffy Sainte-Marie's First Nations bona fides after a CBC story Friday raised questions about her Indigenous ancestry and renewed debate about w...

Oct 29, 2023

Sucker River family devastated following house demolition

A family in Sucker River is devastated following the unexpected demolition of their family home. That's according to brothers Adrian and Ben Lee, who told larongeNOW their family has been left asking ...

Oct 27, 2023

First Nations chief guilty of illegally shooting moose in game preserve

When David Sandfly, Chief of the Big Island Lake Cree Nation, shot and killed a bull moose in the Pierceland area north of Meadow Lake, he was breaking the law. Provincial Court Judge Michael Segu rul...

Oct 27, 2023

Flying Dust Councillor returning as popular character in season three of Shoresy

A councillor with the Flying Dust First Nation isn't quitting acting anytime soon.That's because Jon Mirasty is set to star in season three of Shoresy as Crave has once again renewed the hit hockey co...

Oct 25, 2023

How sediment could solve the water issues at Cumberland House

It's been nearly a week since a State of Emergency was declared by two northeast Saskatchewan communities, saying they're running out of water. The emergency declaration is still in effect for Cumberl...

Oct 25, 2023

FNUniv holds Fall Convocation in Prince Albert

More than 100 students walked across the stage as they celebrated their recent graduation from the First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv).Students from all campuses came together in Prince Albert...

Oct 23, 2023

High school completion, income levels increasing for First Nations peoples: StatCan

Status First Nations people in Canada have seen some improvement in several key aspects of daily life, Statistics Canada has found, citing gains in areas ranging from household income levels to intern...

Oct 22, 2023

Low water levels prompt State of Emergency for Village of Cumberland House and Cree Nation

A northern Saskatchewan village and First Nation says there's insufficient water and are now in a State of Emergency.The Metis Nation-Saskatchewan along with Cumberland House and Cumberland House Cree...

Oct 19, 2023

Red Pheasant Cree Nation breaks ground on 17-unit retail project

It was a proud day for Red Pheasant Cree Nation on Wednesday when the community held an official sod-turning ceremony to mark the start of its new commercial development.It's being called "Eagles Land...

Oct 18, 2023

'Shaken us to the core': Sask. First Nation says more support needed as violent crimes rise

Following the death of a teenager and growing concerns around violence, a Saskatchewan First Nation is pleading for help to ensure its residents feel safe again.On Oct. 1, a 17-year-old boy was found ...

Oct 18, 2023