First Nations

From Pelican Narrows to Ottawa: Residents embark on five week awareness journey

Motivated by the discovery of unmarked graves at former residential schools, a group of 12 from Pelican Narrows are biking all the way to Ottawa. The group left the northern community on Aug. 2 and ha...

Aug 13, 2021

Rob and Kathy's No Frills fundraiser supporting residential school survivors society

Rob and Kathy's No Frills grocery store in North Battleford is making a donation to help the Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS) from a recent fundraiser.Staff and customers together r...

Aug 13, 2021

Awareness walk from Sweetgrass First Nation tackling addictions

A group from Sweetgrass First Nation are trying to set a new course for families that have dealt with addiction over generations.Residents and motorists in the Battlefords likely saw a glimpse of the ...

Aug 11, 2021

Saskatchewan River Water Walk group hopes to raise awareness of need to protect water source

The Saskatchewan River Water Walk is continuing this week as the grassroots group heads across Saskatchewan and Alberta, raising awareness of the need for people to respect the water as a life source....

Aug 10, 2021

Family gathers for fifth anniversary of Colten Boushie's death, renews calls for public inquiry

The family of Colten Boushie and supporters came together in mourning Monday on the fifth anniversary of the young Red Pheasant Cree Nation member's death. They again called for a public inquiry.Boush...

Aug 09, 2021

'This is a significant reconciliation moment': Saskatoon Tribal Council signs $70.8 million funding agreement with federal government

The seven bands that belong to the Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC) have moved one step closer to becoming completely autonomous over their own child and family services.A formal agreement signed Thursd...

Aug 06, 2021

Moosomin First Nation receives federal funding support for new K to Grade 12 school

It was a proud day for Moosomin First Nation Thursday when it was announced they would be receiving $38 million in federal funding to build a new kindergarten to Grade 12 school.Marc Miller, federal M...

Aug 05, 2021

Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs and partners come together for closing ceremony of COVID-19 vaccine clinic

The Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs (BATC) officially wrapped up their four-month vaccination clinic at the Dekker Centre in North Battleford with a special closing ceremony on Friday.The event inclu...

Jul 30, 2021

Red Pheasant Cree Nation planning youth culture camp

Under the bright summer skies, young people will have a chance to learn more about their culture and take part in a variety of fun activities at the same time during an upcoming camp at Red Pheasant C...

Jul 28, 2021

FSIN calling on province and RCMP to help curb spread of COVID in northern Sask

The Buffalo River Dene Nation in Northern Saskatchewan is battling the quick spread of the coronavirus and the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) executive said it's due to a lack of pu...

Jul 27, 2021