First Nations

High school completion, income levels increasing for First Nations peoples: StatCan

Status First Nations people in Canada have seen some improvement in several key aspects of daily life, Statistics Canada has found, citing gains in areas ranging from household income levels to intern...

Oct 22, 2023

LLRIB part of nutrition, health and environment research project

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band is participating in a Canadian research study that will examine the nutrition, health and environment of First Nations children and youth aged three to 19. A special openi...

Oct 20, 2023

New highway sign to be erected near La Ronge marking Treaty 6, 10 boundary

A new sign will be erected at Highway 2/102 near La Ronge to mark the Treaty 6-Treaty 10 boundary.That's according to a media release issued by the provincial government on Thursday. It states a cerem...

Oct 19, 2023

Low water levels prompt State of Emergency for Village of Cumberland House and Cree Nation

A northern Saskatchewan village and First Nation says there's insufficient water and are now in a State of Emergency.The Metis Nation-Saskatchewan along with Cumberland House and Cumberland House Cree...

Oct 19, 2023

Residential school monument damaged in La Ronge

A monument in honour of residential school survivors and the ones who didn't make it home was vandalized in La Ronge this week. The monument marks the spot of two residential schools, including the Al...

Oct 18, 2023

'Shaken us to the core': Sask. First Nation says more support needed as violent crimes rise

Following the death of a teenager and growing concerns around violence, a Saskatchewan First Nation is pleading for help to ensure its residents feel safe again.On Oct. 1, a 17-year-old boy was found ...

Oct 18, 2023

Sask. First Nation declares state of emergency following death of teen in Deschambault Lake

A Saskatchewan First Nation said it is in mourning after the death of a teenager in Deschambault Lake and is declaring a state of emergency.Earlier this month, a 17-year-old was found deceased in Desc...

Oct 17, 2023

Beaded sculpture on display in P.A. takes history & adds creativity to make something new

No word exists to describe the sculpture local artist and teacher Orlanda Flett has created that now sits in a gallery in downtown Prince Albert.Flett herself had a hard time describing her artwork - ...

Oct 16, 2023

Uranium exploration company signs agreement to ensure sustainable future for Athabasca Basin

A company in the business of discovering uranium in northern Saskatchewan has signed an exploration agreement with a non-profit organization that protects the lands and waters of the Athabasca Basin a...

Oct 16, 2023

Sturgeon Lake holds sod-turning ceremony for new Birthing Centre

A dream is one step closer to becoming a reality for Sturgeon Lake First Nation.The community held a sod-turning ceremony on Tuesday for its new birthing centre. Around 100 people were in attendance t...

Oct 10, 2023