Tag Archives: First Nations
Bail denied in Muskoday manslaughter case
A man charged after a shooting incident early Christmas morning on the Muskoday First Nation, will remain in custody.David Duong, who is s facing a charge of manslaughter for the death of Sydney Bear,...
Mar 07, 2022
STC and provincial government commit to reducing number of Indigenous inmates
An agreement signed in Saskatoon on Friday, aims to help pave the way for improved supports for First Nations inmates as they transition back into their home communities.The Memorandum of Understandin...
Mar 04, 2022
P.A. Police Chief responds to FSIN comments, saying trust needs to be rebuilt
The Chief of the Prince Albert Police Service (PAPS) said trust needs to be restored in the community after a baby died in a home in West Hill.Chief John Bergen held a press conference Wednesday after...
Mar 02, 2022
‘Do something!’ First Nations leaders demand change in wake of infant’s death
An example of blatant discrimination and systemic racism.Those were just some of the terms expressed by the Chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) Tuesday following the death o...
Mar 02, 2022
Winter Festival event promotes community and culture
The Prince Albert Winter Festival is based on promoting culture and community, and a Pow Wow dancing demonstration was included with a family event Tuesday afternoon at the Prince Albert Exhibition Ce...
Feb 22, 2022
Northern Sask. First Nation chases dream of new community hall
Citing a need to have a place where elders can gather, funerals can be held and where local youth can come to participate in activities, a band councillor for Denare Beach says a new community hall wo...
Feb 17, 2022
Former Sask. RCMP officer looks forward to new venture as MLA
The newly elected Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the Athabasca constituency says his phone has been ringing off the hook all day.Jim Lemaigre, who has a background in policing, won Tuesd...
Feb 16, 2022
Boushie family still looking for justice
The family of Colten Boushie continues to call for an end to systemic discrimination against Indigenous people in the justice system. Boushie, 22, died from a gunshot wound to the head after he and fo...
Feb 11, 2022
MGBHLM cattle company growing; greenhouse set to expand
NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask. – Mosquito, Grizzly Bear’s Head, Lean Man (MGBHLM) First Nation’s Economic Development Corporation is continuing to progress with its cattle business. With ei...
Feb 11, 2022
New majority Indigenous partnership announced, “green” economic opportunities for First Nations
A new majority Indigenous-owned enterprise is hoping to drive the Indigenous economy and create employment opportunities throughout the continent.miEnergy North America is a partnership among 10 First...
Feb 10, 2022
