Tag Archives: First Nations
'We are not prepared to put the lives of our families at risk': First Nations leaders concerned about government's plan to lift restrictions
The organization that represents 74 First Nations in Saskatchewan, is calling on the provincial government to reconsider terminating COVID-19 health mandates and protocols in Saskatchewan, claiming it...
Feb 09, 2022
Chiefs meet with federal minister to request Timber Bay Children's Home be recognized as residential school
Woodland Chiefs from numerous First Nation communities are once again asking the federal government to recognize Timber Bay Children's Home as a residential school.Last week on Feb. 4, the woodland Ch...
Feb 07, 2022
'I just live one day at a time': former drug dealer charts new path
In the past few years, Prince Albert's Joey Genereaux has gone from being at the top of the city police service's most wanted list, to being in high demand as a motivational speaker.The 40-year-old ha...
Feb 07, 2022
On the air: volunteer run radio station opens at Red Earth Cree Nation
The community of Red Earth Cree Nation has a new tool at their disposal for updates on COVID-19 numbers, or even wildfires during the summer months.A grand opening ceremony was held on Wednesday for t...
Feb 04, 2022
Man accused of killing aunt, addicted to meth says family member
Teresa Greyeyes admits to having mixed emotions after hearing her brother has been charged in connection with the death of her aunt.Stephen David James Greyeyes, 34, from Blaine Lake, was arrested on ...
Feb 01, 2022
Murray Lake Ice Fishing Derby coming up in March
COCHIN, Sask. - Outdoors enthusiasts can look forward to attending the sixth annual Murray Lake Ice Fishing Derby coming up March 12 in the Cochin area. Saulteaux First Nation and Moosomin First Natio...
Jan 31, 2022
Northern Sask. high school testing limits of virtual reality for mental health support
A unique form of technology is being explored to help assist youth in La Loche, dealing with mental health needs.Sask. Polytech has been working with students at the community's Dene high school, expl...
Jan 21, 2022
TLSN group opposed to province’s new trespassing legislation
NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask. - The Treaty Land Sharing Network are voicing their concerns about the province's trespassing legislation that went into effect this month. Under the Trespass to Property Amend...
Jan 21, 2022
Local woman named inaugural winner of Indigenous Music Achievement Award
A Prince Albert woman said she's still in shock after receiving a big honour at the Saskatchewan Music Awards.Sheryl Kimbley works as an event coordinator with the Prince Albert Grand Council and has ...
Jan 21, 2022
New clean energy waste processing facility to open soon in P.A.
Wahpeton Dakota Developments and IQ Waste Solutions have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to help develop a clean energy waste processing facility in Prince Albert.In a release, the two companies ...
Jan 18, 2022
