First Nations

History made as Yellowstone bison released in Canada for the first time ever

As the sound of ceremonial drums echoed through the fields, a large crowd of people gathered with anticipation Thursday morning just south of the Battlefords to witness a historic moment. For the firs...

Jul 31, 2025

‘A pandemic’: P.A. comes together to shed light on growing crisis

Hundreds wearing red gathered at the Sisters In Spirit monument in downtown Prince Albert on Wednesday to remember family, friends, and loved ones who were taken from them or who haven't returned home...

Jul 30, 2025

WATCH: Research team investigates potential size of Prince Albert area archaeological site

Just over a year since an archaeological dig unearthed a near 11,000 year old bison bone, proving the existence of a human occupation, a team of researchers and volunteers have returned to the site we...

Jul 29, 2025

Indigenous Services Canada to conduct forensic audit of James Smith Cree Nation

Chief Kirby Constant is welcoming news of a forensic audit for James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN).Formal notice received on Friday from Indigenous Services Canada confirmed the audit will be conducted by ...

Jul 25, 2025

Construction underway on water treatment plant expansion in Grandmother's Bay

When Gerald McKenzie joined Lac La Ronge Indian Band as a councilor back in 2017, the first thing he noticed was outdated infrastructure that was starting to break down. "So we gathered a project mana...

Jul 25, 2025

PAGC, MN-S call for changes with disaster assistance program; SPSA requests federal help

The Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) wants the Saskatchewan government to revise its Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP) to include trapline cabins. Under the program, assistance is availa...

Jul 23, 2025

Belanger organizing leadership summits, Bernatchez to manage main Liberal office in La Ronge

Desneth-Missinippi-Churchill River MP Buckley Belanger is inviting chiefs and mayors to a series of Northern Saskatchewan Leadership Summits. "It's been less than three months since we've been elected...

Jul 23, 2025

Mixed reaction from First Nations after premiers' meeting about major projects

Canada's premiers pledged economic reconciliation with Indigenous people through major infrastructure and resource projects at their semi-annual meeting that began Monday, though several First Nation ...

Jul 22, 2025

Provincial government funds new program that assists women leaving jail

A new program that helps ensure women leaving custody or under community supervision have access to safe, affordable housing and various other supports they need to successfully reintegrate into the c...

Jul 21, 2025

LLRIB member invited to partake in historic military role in London

Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) member Cpl. Daniel Choquette is currently in London after having been invited to serve as a King's Life Guard at Buckingham Palace. "I am super honoured to have this e...

Jul 21, 2025