First Nations

Clean water settlement cheques start flowing into Montreal Lake Cree Nation

Members of Montreal Lake Cree Nation have begun receiving federal payments as part of the Safe Drinking Water for First Nations Class Action Settlement Agreement. The settlement agreement was approved...

Sep 05, 2025

Mass attack on Manitoba First Nation leaves two dead on anniversary of James Smith Cree Nation stabbings

An 18-year-old girl lost her life in an early morning attack on the Hollow Water First Nation in Manitoba. RCMP said she was killed by her own brother, who also died. The suspect, 26-year old Tyron Si...

Sep 04, 2025

Mass stabbing in Manitoba falls on third anniversary of James Smith Cree Nation tragedy

A suspect and another person are dead after a mass stabbing on Hollow Water First Nation in Manitoba.RCMP said at least six people are in hospital after the Thursday morning attack which they describe...

Sep 04, 2025

WATCH: 'I'm proud of my heritage': Generations gather at Flying Dust First Nation powwow

Glenn Sanderson never danced as a child."I didn't know my culture that well," he said. "So, I'm just starting to get back into my culture and to learn."Sanderson joined hundreds of dancers from across...

Sep 02, 2025

Trail and Muskeg fires flare up over long weekend

Some communities in northern Saskatchewan are once again on high alert after wildfires flared up.Local officials in the northern village of le--la-Crosse asked people to leave Canoe River Subdivision ...

Sep 01, 2025

'I got the best crew': Jay Peeaychew leads Black Bear Indian Relay to 2026 Calgary Stampede spot with Medicine Hat win

For Indian Relay rider Jay Peeaychew of Red Pheasant Cree Nation, horses are not just part of the race. They're part of his family."They helped me with anxiety and depression in the past," he said."To...

Aug 27, 2025

Experts warn viral videos on social media are deepening racial divides and community tensions

CONTENT WARNING: Readers may find the comments within this article offensive.A viral video shows a fight between some men who appear to be of Indo-Canadian descent and others who appear to be Indigeno...

Aug 26, 2025

PBCN launches Community Safety Hub in Pelican Narrows

A new Community Safety Hub in Pelican Narrows is aiming to strengthen safety and wellness for families. The leadership of Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) announced this morning they have set up th...

Aug 26, 2025

Integrated Youth Services hub opens in Sturgeon Lake

A First Nation located 30 minutes northwest of Prince Albert is the fourth community in the province to launch an integrated youth services( IYS) hub - delivering supports to people between the ages o...

Aug 25, 2025

Artifact staff honoured at Poundmaker Powwow

Poundmaker Cree Nation had a special cultural symbol present at their powwow last week: a staff from the late 1800's that was present at the Battle of 1885 and has not been seen publicly since 1935. T...

Aug 21, 2025