First Nations

Mistawasis woman aims to create path for healing journey

Noting issues on reserves related to suicides, poverty and drug use, Connie Primeau said she felt compelled to step up and do something to help people find support and start their personal healing jou...

Sep 29, 2022

Melfort, Humboldt honouring National Truth and Reconciliation Day

The City of Melfort will be holding a candlelight vigil in honour of both National Truth and Reconciliation Day and the James Smith Cree Nation.The observation will take place tonight, September 29th,...

Sep 29, 2022

Popular TV show filmed episode on Poundmaker Cree Nation

A show that explores Indigenous cooking and culture recently filmed an episode on Poundmaker Cree Nation. The show called Moosemeat and Marmalade currently in season six is much more than a cooking sh...

Sep 29, 2022

Sask. orange donut funds will help James Smith

One-half of the profits from the sale of orange donuts in Saskatchewan will go to a trust fund to help the community of James Smith. Tim Hortons said the other half of the profits will go to the India...

Sep 29, 2022

Governor General of Canada visits James Smith Cree Nation after mass stabbing

The Governor General of Canada made a stop in James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN) to pay respects to the victims of the mass stabbing attack earlier this month.Mary Simon was joined by the leadership of th...

Sep 28, 2022

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon visiting Saskatchewan First Nation grieving stabbing deaths

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon is to visit the Saskatchewan community today that is grieving the deaths of loved ones from a stabbing rampage earlier this month.A release from her office says Simon will meet wi...

Sep 28, 2022

Many events planned for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

The City of North Battleford outlined a variety of events taking place in the Battlefords area on Sept. 30 to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at Monday's council meeting. Also ...

Sep 27, 2022

Parkland Ambulance introduces epaulette covers as small step on road to reconciliation

From yesterday until October 1, you might notice a new addition to the Parkland Ambulance uniforms. It's the paramedics' own small step forward on what they describe as a path of reconciliation. This ...

Sep 27, 2022

What each province, territory is doing on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Friday is the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. The federal government made Sept. 30 a statutory holiday for its workers and federally regulated ...

Sep 27, 2022

Northern Lights now offers Cree language learning programs at two schools

Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan's (MN-S) Early Learning Language program is expanding throughout the province including in the Northern Lights School Division. Six new divisions are partnering with the Early...

Sep 22, 2022