First Nations

FSIN believes First Nations person should be next RCMP Commissioner

The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) is calling on the RCMP to appoint a First Nations person as the police service's next Commissioner.This comes as the current Commissioner Brenda L...

Feb 17, 2023

LLRIB general election set for March 30

Information has been released about the upcoming Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) 2023 general election.According to an announcement made Thursday, a nomination meeting will be held on March 9. That w...

Feb 10, 2023

'A historic day': Colin Charles Cree Dictionary redeveloped and released

The release of the Colin Charles Cree Dictionary was celebrated Wednesday at a gathering at Kitsaki Hall. "Today is a historic day. This is really a historic moment in our history with the Lac La Rong...

Feb 09, 2023

LISTEN: The importance of narratives as shared by an Indigenous Elder

For generations, Indigenous people shared the accounts of their origins and traditions that make them who they truly are.During the month of February, this important practice is highlighted during Abo...

Feb 09, 2023

Sucker River preparing for WinterFest23

Residents of Sucker River are looking forward to WinterFest23 next week. The festivities begin on Valentine's Day with a dance and a couples steak dinner, followed by a children's festival, skiing com...

Feb 09, 2023

'Surprised but not surprised': Cree hockey player discusses continual issue of racism in sport

One of the Western Hockey League's (WHL) greatest players, who is Cree, said he isn't surprised to see Indigenous players today being racially discriminated against.Dan Hodgson, who played three years...

Feb 06, 2023

Indigenous group talks about reporting system for people experiencing homelessness

WINNIPEG - An Indigenous organization is spearheading efforts to develop a system that could make it easier to flag when a person experiencing homelessness is missing. It comes after the slayings of f...

Feb 04, 2023

FSIN bans two men from future events following sex crime allegations

The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) has banned two men from future events following multiple sex crime allegations.In a release, the FSIN said it takes allegations of sexual assault ...

Feb 02, 2023

LLRIB seeks nominations for appeals committee for upcoming election

Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) is inviting nominations for the Election Appeals Committee for the upcoming elections taking place in March 2023. Interested and eligible individuals can fill in the f...

Feb 02, 2023

Youth charged with assault after man seriously injured on Montreal Lake

An unnamed youth is being charged with aggravated assault.RCMP were called to the Montreal Lake Cree Nation Monday night where they found a man suffering from serious injuries.He was later transported...

Feb 01, 2023