Tag Archives: First Nations
Indigenous Day celebrations at WDM a step toward healing
Hundreds of people came together at the Western Development Museum (WDM) in North Battleford Tuesday to forge a new history. Both Indigenous people and non-Indigenous took part in a traditional powwow...
Jun 21, 2022
'A place for healing': Woodland Wellness Centre opens near La Ronge
A long-time dream of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) became a reality Tuesday as a large crowd and long list of dignitaries attended the grand opening of the Woodland Wellness Centre. "I just wan...
Jun 21, 2022
‘This is still a rescue mission’: Update provided on day 64 of search for Frank Young
It has been 64 days since Frank Young went missing, but the community is still committed to finding him.On Tuesday morning, to coincide with National Indigenous Peoples Day, leadership from Red Earth ...
Jun 21, 2022
Living Sky hosts flag raising ahead of Indigenous People's Day
Members of Living Sky School Division (LSSD) gathered with Indigenous Elders for a special morning at the division office.LSSD hosted a ceremonial flag raising on Monday, blessing the attendees and th...
Jun 20, 2022
Town celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day
It was a day to celebrate Indigenous culture when the Town of Battleford hosted National Indigenous Peoples Day on Thursday.While the day officially takes place June 21, the town wanted to give more p...
Jun 17, 2022
Town, WDM get ready for National Indigenous Peoples Day
There will be many ways for people to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day in the Battlefords this year. The federal government honours the day as a time for all Canadians to recognize and celebr...
Jun 13, 2022
MMIP project displayed in North Battleford
The stories of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) were on display in North Battleford today.Library Park was the site of a project from advocate Naomi MacAloney, focused on the lives of 24 ...
Jun 10, 2022
'A scary situation': All Stanley Mission residents ordered to evacuate
All residents of Stanley Mission have been ordered to evacuate after the McCafe fire quickly began moving towards the community last night. The general evacuation began around 8 a.m. with registration...
Jun 10, 2022
Poundmaker Indigenous Performance Festival returns
After holding a virtual show last year due to the pandemic, Miyawata Culture Inc. is excited about offering an in person event again this year for the annual Indigenous Performance Festival at Poundma...
Jun 09, 2022
Half of Stanley Mission residents told to evacuate due to wildfire
Approximately 1,000 residents of Stanley Mission are being evacuated due to the nearby McCafe fire. Those who are being told to evacuate are doing so either for health reasons or they belong to a vuln...
Jun 08, 2022