First Nations

FSIN calls for police to lay charges in ‘unprovoked racial attack’ in Battleford

A video circulating on social media that shows a man being assaulted by another is putting into question what the motivation was for the attack. The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) a...

Jul 19, 2022

Meadow Lake and PBCN tribal councils get funding for green projects

Building capacity for a regional focus on renewable energy and an 816 kW solar farm is part of a $6 million announcement for the Meadow Lake Tribal Council. MLTC and Mee-Toos Forest Products (owned by...

Jul 13, 2022

SIGA makes 125K donation to Tony Cote First Nations Games

The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) recently presented a big cheque to the organizing committee of the 2022 Tony Cote First Nations Summer Games. The exact amount was $125,000"The 2022 Ton...

Jul 13, 2022

‘We would not give up hope’: Family, friends and supporters speak on passing of Frank Young

Wearing bright orange shirts with the image of Frank Young in the centre, many friends, family and supporters hugged each other and shared stories and tears as they remembered the five-year-old boy fr...

Jul 12, 2022

Missing boy from Red Earth Cree Nation found deceased

A five-year-old boy who had been missing for nearly three months has been found deceased. That's according to Chief Fabian Head of Red Earth Cree Nation. "It is with a heavy heart that I announce the ...

Jul 10, 2022

Mistawasis and governments reach agreement on Treaty Land Entitlement Claim

A big settlement has been reached for a land entitlement claim with a Saskatchewan First Nation and the provincial and federal governments.On Thursday, Chief of Mistawasis Nhiyawak Daryl Watson, Minis...

Jul 07, 2022

AFN delegates expected to vote on national chief's suspension as convention closes

It's the last day of the Assembly of First Nations annual gathering Vancouver and the issue of leadership still hasn't been solved.Chiefs are expected to vote today on an emergency resolution that cal...

Jul 07, 2022

Saskatoon to NB walk for Ashley Morin this weekend

Family, friends and supporters of missing North Battleford woman Ashley Morin will take part in a walk this weekend from Saskatoon to North Battleford to raise awareness of her disappearance.Morin, 31...

Jul 06, 2022

‘When is enough enough?’: Woman wants dog restrictions for First Nation communities after brother’s death

Giselle Thomas wants to see change in First Nations communities after alleging her older brother was mauled to death by two dogs.Thomas and her brother, Noel, are both from Witchekan Lake First Nation...

Jul 04, 2022

Living Sky School Division focuses on Reconciliation efforts

Living Sky School Division (LSKYSD) is continuing with its focus to promote reconciliation efforts. Living Sky's Indigenous Advocate Kimberly Night is working with the division and its Indigenous stud...

Jul 03, 2022