First Nations

Rustad wants B.C. Indigenous rights law repealed. Chief sees that as 40-year setback

British Columbia saw a rare unanimous vote in its legislature in October 2019, when members passed a law adopting the United Nations Declarations on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, setting out stand...

Sep 29, 2024

Sweetgrass F.N. and N.B. sign 'historic' Urban Reserve Services Agreement

As members of Sweetgrass First Nation and the City of North Battleford leadership sat at a table to sign an historic Urban Reserve Services Agreement, gasps and sighs from attendees could be heard. Th...

Sep 28, 2024

Eight potential graves found near site of former George Gordon First Nation residential school

From inside an old gym that was once attached to a residential school, George Gordon First Nation made a grim announcement on Friday that was felt deeply throughout the community.The Saskatchewan Firs...

Sep 28, 2024

La Ronge, Meadow Lake talent involved in new film shot in Regina

Four former residents from La Ronge and an actress from Meadow Lake were involved in a horror-thriller feature film recently shot in Regina. The movie, which is called #Vanlife and was written and dir...

Sep 28, 2024

'It's a great day': Witchekan First Nation recognizes Orange Shirt Day

Just days away from the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a sea of orange flooded the streets in Spiritwood on Friday.Dozens of students and staff from Kisikohk First Nation School at Witchek...

Sep 27, 2024

Kokum and Dot: a new Indigenous-themed kids show created by member of Muskoday First Nation

In today's day and age, most people have memories of watching kid shows while growing up and a lot of children learn about the world outside of their community through those magical moments created on...

Sep 27, 2024

'Step by step' : Educators see progress in Truth and Reconciliation education

A little girl pointed up at the wall of her school gym and said, "Look, there's a Mtis flag up there." To anyone else hearing that, it may have just been a comment in passing, but for Sherron Burns, i...

Sep 27, 2024

Rebecca Strong, awareness walk to highlight National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in La Ronge

An awareness walk and musical event featuring Rebecca Strong will be held Monday in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day will begin with an awareness walk starting at 11 a....

Sep 27, 2024

Anishinaabe elder uses online video to pass along love of language to children

Barbara Nolan, an Anishnaabe elder on a mission to promote her nation's language, says she loves to hear stories about how her work is influencing children.Nolan launched a series of online videos las...

Sep 27, 2024

SHA reaffirms commitment to Truth and Reconciliation

The colour orange filled gallery room 'A' at TCU Place in Saskatoon as the Saskatchewan Health Authority reaffirmed its commitment to Truth and Reconciliation.New documents were signed that included p...

Sep 26, 2024