First Nations

Former Canoe Lake Cree First Nation Chief remembered

The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) Executive is offering prayers and condolences to family and friends following the recent passing of former long-time Canoe Lake Cree First Nation ...

Apr 24, 2020 Former Canoe Lake Cree First Nation Chief Guy Lariviere (Facebook)

FSIN encouraging vigilance, as province rolls out plan to re-open

The Chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) admits he has concerns about moving too fast.Bobby Cameron spoke with paNOW about the provincial government's plan to re-open Saskatc...

Apr 24, 2020 FSIN Chief Bobby Cameron. (File photo/ paNOW Staff)

Construction begins on $6.75 million seasonal road to Wollaston Lake

Construction has started on a $6.75 million seasonal road joining Wollaston Lake and Hatchet Lake Denesuline First Nation to Highway 905. That's according to a media release, which stated the federal ...

Apr 23, 2020 Chief Bart Tsannie said the road will further open access to northern communities. (Tina Pelletier/Facebook)

Province rejects LLRIB's letter for restriction to alcohol sales

The provincial government rejected a letter by the Lac La Ronge Indian Band aimed at restricting the sale of alcohol.That's according to Chief Tammy Cook-Searson, who said a letter was sent March 31 t...

Apr 22, 2020 The province has no plans to restrict the sale of alcohol. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Vidal calls for more support for First Nations-owned businesses

Desneth-Missinippi-Churchill River MP Gary Vidal is calling on the federal government to do more for businesses owned by First Nations amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In a letter written to Minister of Fi...

Apr 16, 2020 Gary Vidal believes First Nations-owned businesses are being negatively impacted by a federal subsidy program. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

La Ronge doctor calls threats of legal action in COVID-19 exposure 'disappointing and disturbing'

A La Ronge doctor is critical of statements released by the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN), which mentioned the provincial government or health care workers could be held liable for...

Apr 13, 2020 Some residents of Stony Rapids are in isolation after coming in contact with a nurse with COVID-19. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

'It's not morally right': No plans for checkpoints in La Ronge

The mayor of La Ronge is against the idea of implementing checkpoints for south and northbound traffic. "Number one, it's not morally right and second, we are the location that's the necessity part fo...

Apr 06, 2020 La Ronge Mayor Ron Woytowich said the town is a hub for essential services. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

LLRIB passes bylaw restricting on-reserve visits by non-residents

A number of restrictions have been passed by the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) council.A bylaw, which is a measure to protect local residents from the COVID-19 virus, was passed March 26 and is bei...

Mar 31, 2020 A new bylaw has been passed by LLRIB council. (File photo/paNOW Staff)

More youth seeking help from crisis line: COVID-19

The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic impact on service, according to a spokesperson for the Kids' Help Phone.Deanna Dunham, Manager in Charge of Indigenous Initiatives, said call volu...

Mar 28, 2020 (Facebook/ Kids' Help Phone)

Federal government commits to work with First Nations who postpone elections

In the wake of rising health concerns surrounding COVID-19, the federal government is now providing some direction to First Nations' who have scheduled elections.In a Twitter post Friday morning, Marc...

Mar 27, 2020 (The Canadian Press)