First Nations

'Historical moment': 11 Yellowstone bison transferred to Sask First Nations

A family of 11 Yellowstone bison from the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes in Montana have been reintroduced to their ancestral land of Mosquito, Grizzly Bear's Head, Lean Man (MGBHLM) First Nat...

Feb 07, 2025

'Supposed to live in peace, respect and friendship': Treaty Commissioner works to strengthen relationships through education

Communication has been the common thread throughout Dr. Kathy Walker's life. Growing up on Okanese First Nation in Treaty 4 territory, as she received her higher education at the University of Saskatc...

Feb 03, 2025

Sturgeon Lake First Nation calls on governments to study and protect 11,000 year old settlement

Following a major archaeological discovery west of Prince Albert involving the uncovering of a settlement that dates back 11,000 years, Sturgeon Lake First Nation and its council are calling on local,...

Feb 03, 2025

Federal class action claims government failed to support First Nations with opioid crisis

Has the government of Canada done enough to assist First Nation communities struggling with the opioid crisis and was there, in fact, a breach of a treaty that was signed 150 years ago?Those are among...

Feb 01, 2025

Animal rescue partners with LLRIB, Waterhen Lake

Residents of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band and Waterhen Lake First Nation will have further support when it comes to aggressive, stray or at-large dogs in their communities. That's thanks to a new part...

Jan 29, 2025

SRC develops Indigenous Action Plan

The Saskatchewan Research Council is launching its new Indigenous Action Plan to help northern communities and the Crown organization reach common goals.The cornerstone of the plan is to continue buil...

Jan 29, 2025

Ahtahkakoop leadership extends special invite to British Crown

Chief Larry Ahenakew and Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation are extending an official invitation to His Majesty the King to attend the 150th Commemoration of Treaty 6. On Monday, a letter was signed in the Offic...

Jan 28, 2025

'Our goal is to empower': Onion Lake podcast bridges community through conversations

With a microphone and openmindedness, an Onion Lake Cree Nation-based podcast aims to "close the gap" and foster a sense of community involvement amongst Saskatchewan's First Nations and beyond."The o...

Jan 28, 2025

New Era for SK Arts Under the Leadership of Lisa Bird-Wilson

There's a new face representing SK Arts, and for the first time in its 77-year history, it's an Indigenous woman.Like most artists, Lisa Bird-Wilson, the new SK Arts CEO, is continually challenging he...

Jan 27, 2025

B.C. chief wants Oscar-nominated residential school film to be part of curriculum

Warning: This story contains details of residential schools that may be upsetting to some readers. Find the 24-hour Indian Residential School Crisis Line at 1-866-925-4419.An Oscar-nominated documenta...

Jan 26, 2025