First Nations

RCMP commander expresses support for First Nations policing

The commander of the Saskatchewan RCMP said she has spoken with Indigenous leaders about a new First Nations police service in the province, and she thinks it's an outstanding opportunity for the two ...

Oct 10, 2022

'Pushed to the back': First Nations women under-represented as chiefs in Canada

More than a year after Sheila North unsuccessfully ran to lead one of Manitoba's largest First Nations political organizations, the Cree leader and journalist is ready to try again. The Assembly of Ma...

Oct 08, 2022

Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation awarded funding to build new Interpretive Centre

The provincial government announced that Mosquito, Grizzly Bear's Head, Lean Man (MGBHLM) First Nation is being awarded $5.82 million in joint federal and provincial funding to develop an interpretive...

Oct 07, 2022

'Starting to heal': Victim of Saskatchewan mass stabbing wakes in hospital a widow

Joyce and Earl Burns were childhood sweethearts. They grew up together on James Smith Cree Nation in Saskatchewan, first as neighbours, then as husband and wife. "It was childhood love," said Victor S...

Oct 06, 2022

Buffalo River Dene Nation re-issues state of emergency

Buffalo River Den Nation has re-issued a State of Emergency in response to an escalating problem of gang violence and drugs on the First Nation, and is looking for support to deal with the problem. Du...

Oct 05, 2022

Our Lady of the Snows Teepee Shrine unveiled at The Ridge

A special inauguration ceremony was held at The Ridge Friday for a new teepee shrine, called Our Lady of the Snows. The shrine is located in the cemetery for the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate ...

Oct 03, 2022

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation recognized in the Battlefords

It was a time for coming together during the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in the Battlefords Friday.The day started with flag-raising ceremonies at Town Hall in Battleford and City Hall i...

Sep 30, 2022

‘It’s hard to forget’: Residential School survivors share stories during event in Ahtahkakoop

For many in the community of Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation, the stories of Canada's Residential Schools are only heard through news and conversations with relatives.For others, however, they are solid memor...

Sep 30, 2022

Sweetgrass illustrator Azby Whitecalf uses talents to bring stories to life

Local Indigenous artist Azby Whitecalf said being able to create the art for a new children's book has been a fun opportunity to get in touch with their (preferred pronoun) own inner child at the same...

Sep 30, 2022

North Battleford high schools recognize Orange Shirt Day

Staff and students at the North Battleford high schools took part in a number of events and activities recognizing Orange Shirt Day, Thursday.Orange Shirt Day serves as a day of remembrance for the vi...

Sep 29, 2022