Tag Archives: First Nations

PAGC says federal wildfire funding fails to meet urgent needs of First Nations
The Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) is calling on Ottawa to overhaul how wildfire funds are allocated, saying last week's announcement of $45.7 million to build and mobilize knowledge on wildfires ...
Aug 20, 2025

Ratt wins Sucker River byelection
Korrie Ratt is the winner of a Lac La Ronge Indian councillor byelection in Sucker River. Ratt won with 69 votes, followed by 54 votes for Mary Veuillot and 30 for Larry McKenzie. The byelection was h...
Aug 20, 2025

RCMP working to address vacancies across Sask.
The Saskatchewan RCMP say they value their partnership with Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) leadership for their continued commitment to the safety of their communities. The statement comes after ...
Aug 20, 2025

Ottawa orders forensic audit of Poundmaker Cree Nation
Poundmaker Cree Nation is the latest Saskatchewan First Nation to undergo a forensic audit of its finances by Indigenous Service Canada (ISC).ISC confirmed the review is taking place but declined to p...
Aug 19, 2025

Most wildland firefighters in Saskatchewan don't wear masks. Here's why.
As Saskatchewan experiences one of its worst wildfire seasons on record, smoke continues to prompt air quality alerts for the public. There is no doubt firefighters who spend weeks on the front lines ...
Aug 19, 2025
First Nation in B.C. says 41 more graves found by penetrating radar at school site
An 18-month investigation at a former residential school site in British Columbia's Sunshine Coast has found more evidence of children who disappeared there, the area's First Nation says.The shishalh ...
Aug 15, 2025
Students from FNUC speak on language erosion abroad
A small group of students and educators from the First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv) made a trip to Ireland to deliver a powerful message."I really want to make the rest of the world aware of ...
Aug 15, 2025

Dancers travel to Toronto for intensive belly dance workshop
It was a memorable trip to Toronto for two Lac La Ronge Indian Band members who are interested in learning more about raqs sharqi, a form of Egyptian belly dancing. Christen Ross of La Ronge and Katel...
Aug 12, 2025
‘We were forgotten’: Denare Beach resident calls for accountability
Dustin Trumbley watched as the fire that destroyed the northern community of Denare Beach burned his home down.He and his fiance, Joanne Churchill, had evacuated to his family's home in Swan River, th...
Aug 11, 2025

Three running in Sucker River byelection
The individuals have put their names forward to become the next Lac La Ronge Indian Band councillor in Sucker River. Larry McKenzie, Korrie Ratt and Mary Veuillot will all have their names on the ball...
Aug 11, 2025