First Nations

Partnership prospering between LLRIB and music education organization

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) hopes to have more music teachers in its classroom through a partnership with the Community Arts Mentorship Program (CAMP). The organization is currently seeking t...

Sep 16, 2024

RCMP Major Crimes investigating suspicious death on Big Island Lake Cree Nation

A situation is unfolding in Big Island Lake Cree Nation, just north of Pierceland, SK.Just before 3 p.m. on Thursday, Pierceland RCMP received a report that someone had been seriously injured at a hom...

Sep 13, 2024

OSB mill construction set to begin in P.A. in 2025; One Sky Forest Products timber allocation increased

The stage has been set for an oriented strand board (OSB) mill to begin construction in Prince Albert.Premier Scott Moe announced Thursday afternoon that the province has allocated nearly 1.2 million ...

Sep 12, 2024

Annual Métis celebration was all about having fun and sharing culture

During the 7th Annual CUMFI Mtis Cultural Days, the focus was on celebrating diversity while also recognizing the common threads between cultures.Mtis performers shared the stage with a Ukrainian danc...

Sep 12, 2024

Evacuation order lifted, Sandy Bay residents returning home

Almost a month after being told to grab their belongings and leave their community, residents of Sandy Bay will soon be returning home.At 8a.m. this morning, the evacuation order that was issued on Au...

Sep 10, 2024

Cree language program founded in Sturgeon Lake receives national literacy award

A Cree language and education program that was founded in Sturgeon Lake two decades ago has received a national award that recognizes outstanding achievements, innovative practices, and excellence in ...

Sep 06, 2024

Members of James Smith community to gather, reflect with powwow event

It is a somber anniversary for the people of James Smith Cree Nation, and the community plans to gather to reflect with a powwow event this Friday. Mike Marion, the Health Director at JSCN said the co...

Sep 04, 2024

Bell receives four nominations for 2024 Sask. Indigenous Music Awards

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band's Nigel Bell, who performs under the stage name Nige B, has been nominated for four Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards. Bell has been nominated for Rap/Hip hop/Electroni...

Teena Monteleone Sep 04, 2024

‘Incredibly difficult’: Wildfire evacuation order issued for Southend

For the second time in two weeks, the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation has ordered the evacuation of one of its communities due to a wildfire.An evacuation order for Southend was issued on Wednesday after...

Aug 29, 2024

The increasing popularity of Indigenous clothing and designs can get complicated

Eunice Ketchemonia-Cote, who creates unique ribbon skirts and star blankets says social media can be a double-edge sword for home-based artists like herself.From the Keeseekoose First Nation, she ofte...

Aug 29, 2024