First Nations

Sentencing reserved for former First Nations' Chief convicted of fraud

A former Northern Saskatchewan First Nations Chief will serve time behind bars for committing fraud, but it's still unclear how long the period will be.Napoleon Mercredi, 64, has been convicted of fra...

Sep 19, 2020

New youth centre announced at Montreal Lake

An exciting new venture has officially been unearthed on the Montreal Lake Cree Nation (MLCN).Early Wednesday morning, a sod turning ceremony was held for a new youth centre. Chief Frank Roberts told ...

Sep 16, 2020

New billboard features face of missing woman

Regina Poitras fought back tears as she gazed up on the smiling face of her missing daughter.A billboard designed to raise awareness about Happy Charles, was unveiled Friday afternoon near the Prince ...

Sep 11, 2020

MP Gary Vidal retains position under new Conservative leadership

MP for Desneth-Missinippi-Churchill River, Gary Vidal, has retained the position of Shadow Minister for Indigenous Services, under new Conservative leader Erin O'Toole."I am very pleased to continue a...

Sep 09, 2020

Canada's top lawyer hopes to inspire more indigenous youth

The first indigenous president of the Canadian Bar Association has a Saskatchewan connection. Brad Regehr was born and raised in Manitoba but is a member of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (Sandy Bay...

Sep 06, 2020

Youth camp finds balance between learning and safety

A special camp for Indigenous youth North of Prince Albert has taught youth several special skills over eight weeks of cultural-based education.The camp was organized by the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nati...

Sep 03, 2020

New report links increases in child abuse and youth suicides to COVID-19

As children go back to school this fall, reports of suspected child abuse may increase, as well as concerns raised about depression and isolation.These are among the concerns raised in a new report pu...

Sep 01, 2020

LLRIB councillor upset with work stop order at culture camp

Lac La Ronge Indian Band Coun. Gerald McKenzie is not happy with a work stop order he received from the provincial government. On Tuesday, staff with the Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport showed up...

Aug 26, 2020

Viral video calls into question actions of Sask. RCMP officer

Warning: This story contains the use of profane language.Editors note: This story was updated Wednesday afternoon at 5p.m. to reflect a statement from the Lac La Ronge Indian Band Chief and Council.A ...

Aug 26, 2020

PAGC Women's Commission travels to Regina to support suicide awareness protestor

On Tuesday, a dozen representatives from the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) Women's Commission made the nearly 400 km journey down to Regina to show their support for Tristen Durocher. The 24-year...

Aug 26, 2020