First Nations

Sucker River celebrates Indian Days

Lac La Ronge Indian Band Coun. Devin Bernatchez said it's a good time to be in Sucker River as the community of approximately 500 celebrates Indian Days. "There used to be an Indian Days back in La Ro...

Sep 21, 2023

P.A. business leaders learn about future campus of the First Nations University of Canada

Right now, it's just an empty field with grass flowing in the wind next to Prince Albert's Victoria Hospital.But in a matter of years, that field will soon house a new university campus that will offe...

Sep 21, 2023

Former P.A. Raider looking to become FSIN's next 4th Vice Chief

A former Prince Albert Raider is looking to become part of the next leadership group for the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN).Craig McCallum has officially put his name forward to bec...

Sep 21, 2023

P.A. School unveils new teepee to promote Truth and Reconciliation

Hundreds of students at a Prince Albert elementary school celebrated the completion of a project aimed at furthering Truth and Reconciliation.A metal teepee was installed on the grounds of Riverside P...

Sep 20, 2023

Indigenous communities continue to benefit from mobile mental health buses

There is hope that a project providing much-needed mental health care to several Indigenous communities over the past two years will expand. In 2021, the Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC) Mobile Mental H...

Sep 13, 2023

Indigenous beaded artwork presented to City of Melfort during latest council meeting

The City of Melfort received a special gift during their latest monthly council meeting, courtesy of two local groups and participating citizens.An Indigenous art piece was received by Mayor Glenn Geo...

Sep 12, 2023

Hatchet Lake pressures province to further contribute to northern seasonal road

Hatchet Lake Denesuline First Nation is calling upon the provincial government to assist in completing a seasonal road connecting the community and Wollaston Lake to Highway 905. Construction on the r...

Sep 08, 2023

Province provides funds to purchase emergency shelter for North Battleford

A new property has been purchased to house an emergency shelter in North Battleford.Saskatchewan's Ministry of Social Services announced Wednesday that they will provide $219,000 to help the Battlefor...

Sep 07, 2023

Mustangs receive new September logo courtesy of James Smith artist

The Melfort Mustangs will be using an entirely new logo for one game this month.Courtesy of James Smith Cree Nation artist Jerry Whitehead, the team will be wearing the colour orange on Sept. 30 as a ...

Sep 07, 2023

Prince Albert dance group wraps up competitive season on winning note

Northern Prairie Dancers have ended their competitive season on top.Competing last weekend in Reedy Creek, MB, the group won first place at the Asham Stomperfest's square dance competition. Modeste Mc...

Sep 06, 2023