First Nations

Pelican Narrows now offering Bachelor of Education programming

Courtesy of the University of Saskatchewan (USask), the Northern Lights School Division (NLSD), and the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) Education Authority, aspiring teachers can now receive their...

Sep 28, 2023

Young Humboldt students raise Treaty 6 flag to begin reconciliation week

Representatives from all three of Humboldt's elementary schools gathered at city hall to raise the Treaty 6 flag on Monday as part of Reconciliation Week in the city.Celeste Leray-Leicht, vice-princip...

Sep 28, 2023

Incumbent fourth vice-chief for FSIN looking for re-election

The incumbent fourth vice-chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) is looking to keep her position for another three years.Heather Bear is one of three people to put their name f...

Sep 27, 2023

Why Sask. received a low grade for poverty efforts and what advocates want to see changed

When it comes to dealing with poverty, Saskatchewan got one of the lowest grades in the country, posing the question, how did it get that bad?Earlier this week, Food Banks Canada released the Poverty ...

Sep 27, 2023

Why birch baskets are key to a new partnership with SRPSD and Remai Modern

Last Friday, staff from the division took part in a professional development event, meant to enhance their understanding of land-based learning. It happened at Little Red River Park and involved membe...

Sep 27, 2023

Sask. First Nations among many in Canada continuing to fight for safe drinking water

It's something that you might take for granted in your home or office, but imagine that something as simple as a glass of water was not readily available to you.As Canada marks the National Day for Tr...

Sep 27, 2023

Woodland Wellness Centre hosts cultural camp before National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

In the lead up to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30, the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) is hosting the Woodland Wellness Centre Cultural Camp over the next three days.The eve...

Sep 26, 2023

Former Wahpeton councillor running to become next fourth vice-chief of FSIN

A member of the Wahpeton Dakota Nation is looking to become the next fourth vice-chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN).Curtis Standing is one of three who officially put their...

Sep 25, 2023

Claims deadline approaching for residential school Day Scholars

For years, they've been left out but now thousands who attended residential schools as Day Scholars are entitled to compensation and the deadline for submissions is quickly approaching. Day Scholars a...

Sep 25, 2023

North Battleford begins week of Reconciliation with flag-raising ceremony

The first in a series of events to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in North Battleford will be held on Monday.First Nations Elders, Chiefs, dignitaries, and school children will com...

Sep 24, 2023