First Nations

Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation makes purchase of pork processing facility

Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation (MSFN) is excited about the future after announcing it recently purchased a pork processing facility. The First Nation said it will be a step forward for the community, ...

Jun 01, 2023

P.A. police officers learning Cree in hopes of improving relationship with Indigenous people

Members of the Prince Albert Police Service (PAPS) took it upon themselves to learn Cree in hopes of creating a better rapport with the area's Indigenous people.Sgt. Shawn Rowden and Community Safety ...

Jun 01, 2023

Walk for MMIWG gives support to families

Families and supporters took to the streets of North Battleford Tuesday for a walk to honour Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, and 2-Spirit people (MMIWG2S).The walk was organized by Ba...

May 30, 2023

Indigenous model making career on international runways

An Indigenous woman from the northwest is forging a career for herself as an international model.Ember Sunchild Whitford, from Sweetgrass First Nation, will head to Fiji for Fashion Week on Tuesday, t...

May 29, 2023

Jagmeet Singh says housing first priority at FSIN Assembly

NDP federal leader Jagmeet Singh shared his thoughts about the importance of protecting Indigenous language, as well the need to fight for housing, healthcare, jobs and a shared prosperity during his ...

May 24, 2023

First Nation Chief grateful for outpouring of supporting for evacuees

The Chief of a northern Saskatchewan First Nation is extremely grateful to the City of Lloydminster for supporting hundreds of community members who fled their homes.Buffalo River Dene Nation and the ...

May 19, 2023

Ground-penetrating radar search underway near former site of Battleford Industrial School

Mosquito, Grizzly Bear's Head, Lean Man First Nation (MGBHLM) is having ground- penetrating radar (GPR) search work completed on its property to look for potential unmarked children's graves.The searc...

May 19, 2023

Investigation into death of young Prince Albert boy finds fault with police response

Nearly 14 months after the death of a young child in Prince Albert, the Saskatchewan Public Complaints Commission has released its findings and found neglect of duty by officers of the Prince Albert P...

May 18, 2023

Lloydminster supporting 800 wildfire evacuees, says resources are at capacity

Hundreds of wildfire evacuees are still spending their nights in hotel rooms as they wait for any word on when they can return. During an update on Wednesday, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SP...

May 17, 2023

Wildfires threatening nine First Nations in Alberta: Indigenous Services Canada

Indigenous Services Canada says wildfires are threatening nine First Nations in Alberta, including the Little Red River Cree Nation, where more than 100 structures have been lost in the community of F...

May 11, 2023