Tag Archives: First Nations
New program at SIIT hopes to create more Indigenous entrepreneurs
A new program at the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) hopes to train the next generation of Indigenous entrepreneurs while providing a mentor to help them along the way.SIIT will s...
Jan 13, 2022
101-year-old Sask. Metis veteran remembered for humble, joyful nature
A 101-year-old Saskatchewan veteran - one of Canada's oldest - died Tuesday.Louis Roy served in the Second World War.His granddaughter, Glenda Burnouf, doesn't remember him sharing much about his time...
Jan 13, 2022
'We want everyone to feel safe in their homes': Muskoday leadership responds to violent incidents
In just over a month, a number of violent incidents have been tied to Muskoday First Nation, and both community leaders and members are publicly expressing their frustration and the need for solutions...
Jan 12, 2022
PAGC responds to $40 billion child welfare compensation package
The federal government's recently announced child welfare agreement, will help ensure that no child faces discrimination again according to a statement Thursday from the Prince Albert Grand Council (P...
Jan 06, 2022
‘It’s a great day’: FSIN reacts to federal compensation agreement for First Nations children
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) is calling the government's Child Welfare agreement the beginning of a better quality of life for First Nations children.On Tuesday morning, the L...
Jan 04, 2022
Ottawa reveals details of child welfare agreement
The federal government has laid out the details of its $40-billion child-welfare settlement.On Tuesday, the government said it had reached an agreement in principle with the First Nations Child and Fa...
Jan 04, 2022
Saskatoon man aims to be the 'spark' for the Timber Bay Residential School recognition fight
While acknowledging he is both tired and sore, a man who travelled over 300 kilometers on foot, said he is grateful to be home spending New Year's Eve with his family.On Tuesday, B'yauling Toni, 21, s...
Dec 31, 2021
Local fire departments encouraging residents to be furnace savvy
The Fire Chief for Prince Albert's Fire Department is reminding the public to keep vents clear and to have a working carbon monoxide detector in the houseThis comes after several incidents recently re...
Dec 31, 2021
Year in Review: 751 unmarked graves found on Cowessess First Nation
As 2021 draws to a close, paNOW is looking back on the most important and impactful stories of the year, as selected by our reporters and editorial staff.In June the Cowessess First Nation announced s...
Dec 30, 2021
Saskatoon man completes 300km journey for residential school victims
A nearly ten-day trek on snowshoes, through deep snow and freezing temperatures, came to a successful and emotional end late Tuesday afternoon.B'yauling Toni, 21, arrived at the site of the former Tim...
Dec 28, 2021
