First Nations

‘A better path forward’: What’s next for First Nations as the debate on the NRTA continues

The debates over the Natural Resources Transfer Agreements (NRTA) won't go away anytime soon, according to a First Nations lawyer.Last week saw the federal and provincial governments battle over comme...

Apr 16, 2023

What is the NRTA, and can the government change or scrap it?

Natural resources and jurisdiction have once again become a topic of debate and discussion in Saskatchewan. It all stemmed from a conversation that took place during a meeting of the Assembly of First...

Apr 13, 2023

Indigenous-led technology company launches training centre in Prince Albert

A first-of-its-kind training centre in Prince Albert, that is guaranteeing jobs for people across northern Saskatchewan, officially opened.PLATO, Canada's only Indigenous software testing and technolo...

Apr 12, 2023

Moe fires back at federal minister over NRTA

Premier Scott Moe is firing back with some strong words at the federal justice minister after the minister made some comments last week about the Natural Resources Transfer Agreements (NRTA).Justice M...

Apr 10, 2023

Tony Cote First Nations Winter Games returns after pandemic

It's been five years since the last Tony Cote First Nations Winter Games.That'll be changing next week when the James Smith Cree Nation hosts the games in Saskatoon. Thousands of athletes aged 12 to 1...

Apr 06, 2023

Controlled burns being considered for rejuvenating wildlife habitats & populations

Indigenous people across Saskatchewan are hoping to see controlled fires used in the Saskatchewan River Delta to help restore wildlife habitats and populations.While many believe fires would destroy e...

Mar 29, 2023

Indigenous government-relations firm said more should have been included in federal budget

First Nations groups are lending their voice to what the federal government outlined in the 2023 budget earlier this week. The budget was released by Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland on Tuesday and ...

Mar 29, 2023

Survivors of Île-à-la-Crosse Boarding School wrap up weekend conference

A group of survivors representing the le--la-Crosse Survivors Committee will soon head to Toronto after a successful meeting in Saskatoon this past weekend.The group, with support from the Mtis Nation...

Mar 28, 2023

All critical minerals and rare earth elements belong to First Nations: FSIN

A statement by the FSIN says that all rare earth elements and critical minerals in the province belong to First Nations. The statement is a response to what the organization says is a failure by the p...

Mar 27, 2023

Moccasin re-elected as chief of Saulteaux First Nation

Kenny Moccasin has once again been elected as chief of Saulteaux First Nation. The results of the elections for chief and council were announced Saturday.Moccasin won the race with 340 votes, followed...

Mar 27, 2023