First Nations

MGBHLM First Nation awarded $127 million in historic land claim settlement

The Specific Claims Tribunal Canada announced this week Mosquito, Grizzly Bear's Head, Lean Man First Nation (MGBHLM) would be awarded close to $127 million from the federal government for a land clai...

Jan 22, 2021

Fond Du Lac election postponed

Plans for an election later this month on the Fond Du Lac (FDL) First Nation in Northern Saskatchewan have been brought to a halt with no immediate explanation why.According to a letter published Frid...

Jan 22, 2021

Fond Du Lac First Nation prepares for new election

Following an election in 2017 that was marred with controversy, and a two-month delay due to COVID-19, members of the Fond Du Lac First Nation will head back to the polls later this month.The band's g...

Jan 21, 2021

Kikinahk receives $30,000 donation from LLRIB Internal Council

A $30,000 donation to La Ronge's Kikinahk Friendship Centre will ensure the Scattered Site Outreach Program and Extended Hours Program will continue to operate. "It changed my mind totally because I w...

Jan 13, 2021

Moderna inoculations begin in La Ronge

Rhoda Wood, a registered nurse at the Lac La Ronge Indian Band's Jeannie Bird Clinic, was the first resident of the tri-communities to receive the Moderna vaccine Friday."I encourage other health care...

Jan 08, 2021

'It's left Regina': Moderna vaccine headed to La Ronge

Minister of Health Paul Merriman announced during a press conference Wednesday the Moderna vaccine is headed to La Ronge and other areas in the Far North East. "As identified today, the Far North East...

Jan 06, 2021

Private gatherings blamed for outbreaks in La Ronge and Stanley Mission: NITHA

Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) Chief Tammy Cook-Searson said a lack of social distancing during the holiday season is to blame for the outbreaks in La Ronge (Kitaski) and Stanley Mission. "The reaso...

Jan 06, 2021

LLRIB extend condolences to 'a great leader'

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) are extending their condolences to the family of the late Elder Kate Ruth Sarah Hamilton.Hamilton served on the LLRIB Council of Elders from 2008 to 2020 and she w...

Jan 05, 2021

MLCN ends lockdown status

The lockdown status at Montreal Lake Cree Nation (MLCN) has now been downgraded to restricted access.Since 8 p.m. on New Year's Eve, band members were not allowed to leave the community, but now they ...

Jan 05, 2021

Two week lockdown starts tonight at Montreal Lake Cree Nation

In response to band members not complying with COVID-19 restrictions, and a continual rise in positive cases, a two week lockdown begins Thursday night at Montreal Lake Cree Nation (MLCN).According to...

Dec 31, 2020