First Nations

James Smith Cree Nation chief to meet with federal ministers to discuss stabbings

The chief of a Saskatchewan First Nation that was the site of a series of deadly stabbings earlier this month is heading to Toronto for a meeting with federal cabinet ministers.Chief Wally Burns of Ja...

Sep 20, 2022

Métis language program now across Sask.

Students across the province will be able to learn both Michif and Cree as the Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) expands its early language program. Another six school divisions will partner with MN-S s...

Sep 20, 2022

Curbing crime and growing business highlights of Chamber's "Power Hour" talk

Dealing with crime, attracting new business, and retaining doctors were some of the topics local elected leaders dealt with in the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce's "Power Hour" Friday.The aim of the ...

Sep 16, 2022

Métis woman pursues legal action against daycare after child's hair cut without consent

A Saskatoon woman, with connections to Prince Albert, is pursuing legal action against her son's daycare provider, alleging the operator committed assault when she cut the young child's hair without p...

Sep 15, 2022

Federal minister discusses First Nation policing, healing programs after stabbings

Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu is promising to work with James Smith Cree Nation on community policing and a new treatment centre after a daylong visit that followed a series of deadly attac...

Sep 15, 2022

‘We were always close’: Family of stabbing victim remembers their loved one during vigil in P.A.

As funerals for the victims of the stabbings in James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon continue, the family of one of those lost recalls his smiling face.Earl Burns was one of 10 people killed in the stab...

Sep 14, 2022

Some Indigenous leaders concerned about reconciliation with new monarch

Some Indigenous leaders and community members say they're concerned about making progress on reconciliation with King Charles III. Treaty 8 Grand Chief Arthur Noskey says the Queen's death last week w...

Sep 14, 2022

Homeless shelter thanks community for support during staff shortage

The Battlefords homeless shelter, known as Miwasin Kikinaw, had its kitchen closed for a few days this past week due to a temporary staff shortage. Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Inc. (BATC), which ...

Sep 12, 2022

'They need help, resources and a lot of guidance': Mayor of La Loche speaks from experience in aftermath of tragedy

The mass stabbing on Sept. 4 in James Smith Cree Nation and in Weldon, SK brought back a lot of emotions for the residents of La Loche in northern Saskatchewan - emotions that have taken years to repr...

Sep 09, 2022

Vigil held in P.A. for victims of mass stabbing attack

A vigil was held Wednesday night in Prince Albert to honour the victims of the mass stabbing attack on the James Smith Cree Nation and in Weldon.Around 200 people gathered in Memorial Square outside o...

Sep 08, 2022