Tag Archives: First Nations
Results of First Nation suicide study show need for improvement, offer hope for change
Chief Margaret Bear of the Ochapowace First Nation remembers sitting in the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations' previous building three years ago, filled with emotion and sharing much of the p...
Nov 01, 2022
FSIN calls on RCMP to further investigate Creighton golf course death
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) is requesting RCMP further investigate the death of Tristin Jobb, 25, at the Phantom Lake Golf Club in Creighton. She died after being discovered ...
Oct 26, 2022
‘Excited to see it continue’: The story of a graduate’s experience in Sturgeon Lake Health Center
In what's being called another step on the journey to reconciliation with First Nations peoples, a graduate from Saskatchewan Polytechnic is sharing her experience of working in a First Nations health...
Oct 26, 2022
‘A proud moment’: Family from Big River First Nation to appear on Family Feud Canada
From the shores of their community in northern Saskatchewan to the bright lights in Toronto, one Indigenous family had an experience to remember.The Morin family from Big River First Nation took part ...
Oct 23, 2022
Freshly signed exploration agreement to benefit Athabasca First Nations and municipalities
The ink is still drying on a new exploration agreement that could have a widespread economic impact across the province's northwest.Ya' thi Nn Lands and Resources (YNLR) and Denison Mines Corp. (Denis...
Oct 19, 2022
‘Long overdue’: First Nations Police Chiefs respond to plan to expand Indigenous policing
Reaction is coming out swiftly to the federal government's plan to make First Nations policing essential across the country.Saskatchewan has just one First Nation-administered police service: File Hil...
Oct 19, 2022
'We can do better': Public Safety Minister talks First Nations policing during visit to Sask.
The path towards more Indigenous police services in Saskatchewan took another step forward Monday.In a special ceremony in Prince Albert, the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) signed a Letter of Inte...
Oct 17, 2022
‘Worth celebrating’: What Whitecap Dakota Nation's historic vote means
A Saskatchewan First Nation made history earlier this week but what does it mean, and could other communities follow in their first steps?On Tuesday, Whitecap Dakota First Nation approved a vote that ...
Oct 14, 2022
Krista Fox recognized after walking across Canada for MMIW
Local advocate Krista Fox, who walked across Canada to raise awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous women, was honoured at a special gathering and barbecue lunch in North Battleford Friday. Orga...
Oct 14, 2022
LLRIB announces passing of respected Elder
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) is mourning the loss of a longstanding Elder.On Oct. 10, the LLRIB announce the loss of Elder Albert Ross. Council released a statement, which says over many decad...
Oct 11, 2022