First Nations

What is the NRTA, and can the government change or scrap it?

Natural resources and jurisdiction have once again become a topic of debate and discussion in Saskatchewan. It all stemmed from a conversation that took place during a meeting of the Assembly of First...

Apr 13, 2023

Indigenous-led technology company launches training centre in Prince Albert

A first-of-its-kind training centre in Prince Albert, that is guaranteeing jobs for people across northern Saskatchewan, officially opened.PLATO, Canada's only Indigenous software testing and technolo...

Apr 12, 2023

Moe fires back at federal minister over NRTA

Premier Scott Moe is firing back with some strong words at the federal justice minister after the minister made some comments last week about the Natural Resources Transfer Agreements (NRTA).Justice M...

Apr 10, 2023

Tony Cote First Nations Winter Games returns after pandemic

It's been five years since the last Tony Cote First Nations Winter Games.That'll be changing next week when the James Smith Cree Nation hosts the games in Saskatoon. Thousands of athletes aged 12 to 1...

Apr 06, 2023

LLRIB recounts delaying release of election results

A recount of votes has delayed the official release of winners in the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) general election. That's according to electoral officer Milton Burns, who told larongeNOW two rec...

Apr 03, 2023

Kitsaki acquires majority stake in AGI Envirotank

Kitsaki Management Limited Partnership announced Monday it has acquired a 51 per cent stake in AGI Envirotank (AGI), a leading manufacturer of steel storage tanks. "We are excited to welcome AGI emplo...

Apr 03, 2023

First Nations police services say Ottawa's underfunding amounts to discrimination

The association representing all 36 stand-alone First Nations police services in Canada is backing a human rights complaint alleging Ottawa's "deliberate" underfunding of policing in their communities...

Apr 03, 2023

McLeod re-elected Chief of MLCN

Joyce McLeod has been elected to a second term as Chief at Montreal Lake Cree Nation.That was the outcome of Friday's election. McLeod received a total of 409 votes. The runner up was Edward Henderson...

Mar 31, 2023

Fundraiser launched to honour influenza victims in Stanley Mission

A fundraiser is underway to create a memorial bronze plaque to commemorate and honour the influenza pandemic victims of 1920 at Stanley Mission.The project is being spearheaded by Lac La Ronge Indian ...

Mar 30, 2023

Indigenous Youth conference sets out to spark change and create positive legacies

Hundreds of youth from all corners of Northern Saskatchewan, have gathered in Prince Albert this week for a special conference and are discussing some serious topics related to gang awareness, leaders...

Mar 30, 2023