Tag Archives: First Nations
Apology from Pope a start in reconciliation efforts says local advocate
When Pope Francis apologized for the Roman Catholic Church's role in residential schools when Indigenous delegations visited the Vatican earlier this month, it was a step forward, but more work needs ...
Apr 11, 2022
Red Pheasant leadership considers appealing court decision on electoral fraud
Red Pheasant First Nation leadership say they are considering appealing a court decision related to electoral fraud. The elections of Chief Clinton Wuttunee and Councillor Gary Nicotine were to be ann...
Apr 05, 2022
Krista Fox welcomed during stop in Battlefords in cross-country MMIW walk
There was a strong show of support for Krista Fox Friday when she arrived in the Battlefords after completing the first leg of her cross- Canada walk to raise awareness of the issue of Missing and Mur...
Apr 01, 2022
Pope apologizes for church’s role in residential schools
Tears rolled down the cheeks of residential school survivors at the Vatican after Pope Francis delivered a long-awaited apology for the Roman Catholic Church's role in the harm those institutions caus...
Apr 01, 2022
LLRIB looking to adopt proposed Election Act amendments, community meetings scheduled
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) has eight community meetings scheduled next week about proposed amendments to the Election Act. According to an announcement published Thursday, an election tribun...
Mar 31, 2022
Barbecue fundraiser planned for Krista Fox during Battlefords stop
A community barbecue is being planned for Krista Fox who has completed one leg of her cross-Canada journey to raise awareness about the issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous WomenThe luncheon fundr...
Mar 31, 2022
First Nations leaders honour RCMP officers from Spiritwood
In what was heralded as a once in a lifetime occasion, members of the RCMP were honoured by a Saskatchewan First Nation.Members of Witchekan Lake First Nation were joined by representatives from Treat...
Mar 29, 2022
'Truth, justice and healing:' Métis and Inuit delegates meet with Pope Francis
The president of the Mtis National Council says she feels Pope Francis has committed to a journey of justice after a meeting with the head of the Roman Catholic Church at the Vatican."He repeated 'tru...
Mar 28, 2022
Saulteaux First Nation celebrates opening of new expanded community hall
Saulteaux First Nation came together Thursday to celebrate the opening of their new community hall. The facility was built through a partnership among Saulteaux First Nation, Battlefords Agency Tribal...
Mar 24, 2022
Battlefords Regional Community Coalition provides update
The Battlefords Regional Community Coalition (BRCC) continues to focus on its efforts to bring the leadership in the district together to address the community's needs. The BRCC is comprised of repres...
Mar 22, 2022