First Nations

James Smith Cree Nation hosting traditional healing gathering to recover from stabbing rampage

A Saskatchewan First Nation that was the site of a mass stabbing last year is hosting a gathering of traditional healing. James Smith Cree Nation Chief Wally Burns says up to 3,000 people from across ...

Aug 21, 2023

Chief says excavation of Manitoba church basement found no evidence of human remains

MINEGOZIIBE ANISHINABE - No evidence of human remains has been found during the excavation of a Catholic church basement on the site of a former Manitoba residential school.Chief Derek Nepinak of Mine...

Aug 19, 2023

Federal underfunding Indigenous housing leads to years-long wait-lists, frustration

Stefania Giesbrecht was hoping that by the time she finished her studies, she could move back to her community of Saugeen First Nation.But after nine years on a wait-list, the single mother of three s...

Aug 19, 2023

FSIN rejects new provincial policy on duty to consult with First Nations

The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) said it does not accept the Province's revised consultation policy with First Nations and Metis people.On Friday, the Government of Saskatchewan a...

Aug 11, 2023

Province updates policy on duty to consult with Sask. First Nations

The Government of Saskatchewan says it's strengthening its commitment to meaningful consultation with First Nation and Mtis communities.On Friday, the province released its revised consultation policy...

Aug 11, 2023

English River First Nation reports 83 possible unmarked graves at residential school site

A First Nation community in northern Saskatchewan is sharing the grim details of the first phase in a ground penetrating radar search at a former residential school site.The English River First Nation...

Aug 10, 2023

Guatemala-based group extends hand on First Nations' residential school searches

OTTAWA - A Guatemala-based forensic anthropology organization is extending its hand to Indigenous Peoples in Canada looking to potentially recover remains of children on the grounds of former resident...

Aug 05, 2023

LLRIB announces passing of respected Elder

It is with great sadness and the deepest sympathy that Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) announces the passing of Elder Paul William Roberts, 72, affectionately known as Elder Bill. He passed away Sund...

Aug 03, 2023

Chief Tammy Cook-Searson appointed to Cameco board

Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) Chief Tammy Cook-Searson has been appointed to the Cameco Board of Directors effective Sept. 1. "I'm really grateful for the opportunity to serve," she said. "I made i...

Aug 03, 2023

Human remains found near Black Lake

Update: RCMP confirmed on Friday the remains found southeast of Black Lake were part of a grave site and are over a century old.The police file is now closed.----Saskatchewan RCMP, with help from a fo...

Aug 03, 2023