First Nations

Bison returns back to land on Poundmaker and Onion Lake Cree Nations

After over 150 years, the bison have finally returned to the plains at a number of local first nations. Herds were recently released at Poundmaker Cree Nation and Onion Lake Cree Nation.The Poundmaker...

Feb 24, 2021

Incident involving conservation officer, treaty hunter sparks FSIN concerns of systemic racism

The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous First Nations (FSIN) has stated it's concerned with 'systemic racism' in the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment's Conservation Field Services. It comes after a...

Feb 24, 2021

Baselode chair surprised by Birch Narrows Dene Nation reaction to geophysical survey

The chairperson of Baselode Energy Corporation believes the company has made significant and proactive efforts at communicating with Birch Narrows Dene Nation about its surveying plans. Stephen Stewar...

Feb 23, 2021

Sucker River Community Store triples existing retail capacity

Fresh fruit, vegetables and meat are now more easily available in Sucker River after a new store opened last week. "We didn't have a big grand opening due to the COVID guidelines, we just invited a fe...

Feb 18, 2021

First Nations 'alarmed' at lack of consultation on Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation Project

The Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) is adding its voice of concern about the proposed $4 billion Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation project. It will encompass a half-million-acre crescent of land running ...

Feb 15, 2021

A.C. Forestry inks deal with Carrier Forest Products

A.C. Forestry has signed a major forestry agreement with Carrier Forest Products. According to Agency Chiefs Tribal Council CEO Ken Thomas, the agreement allows Carrier to receive softwood saw log tim...

Feb 12, 2021

Roadmap to speedy changes on new direction for inland fishery

Regional First Nations leaders are happy to hear recommendations from an independent adviser to Ottawa that support a fisher-led cooperative model as the way forward for the Freshwater Fish Marketing ...

Feb 09, 2021

PBCN election dates set

Barring any issues caused by COVID-19, the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) election remains on track to take place in April.The nomination meetings are scheduled to take place March 23, followed b...

Feb 02, 2021

Judge dismisses motion for FDL election injunction; new date set

Emotions are high at Fond Du Lac First Nation (FDLFN) as the community awaits confirmation that a newly scheduled election may actually take place. Meanwhile there's fresh concern the election may sti...

Jan 29, 2021

Tri-community leaders, Scattered Site meeting tonight about ongoing homelessness issue

The lead physician in La Ronge wants tri-community leaders to find a long-term solution to the ongoing homelessness in the area. That's the topic of a regional leadership meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. ...

Jan 25, 2021