Tag Archives: First Nations
Artist selected to have painting series exhibited throughout Saskatchewan for three years
Air Ronge artist Donna Langhorne's latest painting series The Common Truths will tour the province for three years through the Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils. "I applied with them twice an...
Apr 01, 2019 Donna Langhorne recently finished her latest series of paintings. (submitted photo/Donna Langhorne)
FSIN chief calls for Sask. gov’t to speed up disaster relief
The chief of the organization representing 74 Saskatchewan First Nations says it may be time for the federal government to step in as the province isn't moving fast enough to deliver disaster assistan...
Mar 28, 2019 Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Chief Bobby Cameron speaks at the Saskatoon Inn on March 27, 2019. (Bryn Levy/650 CKOM)
'A big night for Canada:' Iron reflects on first NHL broadcast in Cree
Clarence Iron believes he woke up a nation after he called an NHL game in the Plains Cree language Sunday on the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN). "We still speak Cree out here in Canoe La...
Mar 26, 2019 Clarence Iron appeared on APTN where he announced the first NHL game in Cree. (APTN/Facebook)
Supporters mark missing woman Ashley Morin’s birthday with ceremony, walk
It was an afternoon of hugs and tears as the family of missing North Battleford woman Ashley Morin and supporters came together to recognize Morin's 32nd birthday, Sunday. A large gathering came toget...
Mar 25, 2019 Family and supporters take part in walk for missing woman Ashley Morin, Sunday which marked Morin's 32nd birthday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Bill to make Orange Shirt Day a federal holiday passes third reading
A new statutory holiday could be announced soon as Desneth-Missinippi-Churchill River NDP MP Georgina Jolibois's private member bill passed a third and final reading.That means the bill is now headed ...
Mar 21, 2019 NDP MP Georgina Jolibois' bill to create new holiday passes final reading. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Saskatoon MRI clinic to be a hub for research and education
When Saskatoon's first privately-owned and operated MRI and CT facility opens this fall it will fill a training gap in Saskatchewan.The James Smith Cree Nation and Siemens Healthineers Canada finalize...
Mar 21, 2019 A Siemens Healthineers 3T MRI machine. (Siemens Healthineers)
PAGC, police sign agreement on search and rescue operations
The Prince Albert Grand Council has signed a new agreement with local police and the RCMP to work together on search and rescue operations involving missing people. PAGC Grand Chief Brian Hardlotte si...
Mar 13, 2019 PAGC Grand Chief Brian Hardlotte and Prince Albert Police Chief Jon Bergen signed a memorandum of understanding Wednesday. (Charlene Tebbutt/paNOW Staff)
Family questions housing policy on right to smudge
Casting a solemn eye on a few tea-spoon-sized samplings of sweetgrass, a natural herb, sitting unlit in a container on his table top in front of him, Lynal Ernest says it isn't right.Ernest and his wi...
Mar 11, 2019 Lynal Ernest, left, and
Shanda Sapp say they should have a right to smudge in their home and question
Battlefords Housing Authority for not allowing the practice in its ban on ceremonial
smoke. The Saskatchewan Housing Corp., however says people can request special
permission as an exception. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Angela Brown
FSIN ready to work with province on new child welfare bill
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) is doing its part to keep the federal government on task as it deals with political turmoil stemming from the SNC-Lavalin scandal.Last week, the g...
Mar 09, 2019 Vice-Chief David Pratt speaks at the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations building in Saskatoon on March 8, 2019. (Bryn Levy/650 CKOM).
Battlefords Friendship Centre hosting celebratory feast for community
Local and surrounding area residents will have an opportunity to sit down and break bread together at a feast coming up next week which is free for all to attend.Battlefords Indian and Mtis Friendship...
Mar 04, 2019 Battlefords Indian and Métis Friendship Centre will be hosting its annual feast coming up on Tuesday, March 19. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Angela Brown