Tag Archives: First Nations
Wildfire evacuees growing anxious and running short on funds, said coordinator
Nearly 600 men, women and children from Shoal Lake Cree Nation are anxiously waiting in Prince Albert for confirmation they can return home. It's been seven days since a raging wildfire forced them to...
Oct 07, 2021
Indigenous-owned companies launch new provincial Information Technologies service
A new provincial Information Technologies (IT) solutions company, based out of Saskatoon was launched this week.Athabasca Basin Development and Peter Ballantyne Group of Companies, two Indigenous-owne...
Oct 06, 2021
Northern leaders questioning province's wildfire fighting response
The Chief of Red Earth Cree Nation fears fires burning in the region may continue for weeks or possibly months, and he has no idea when evacuated community members may get the green light to return ho...
Oct 05, 2021
Ground radar at historic La Ronge cemetery nearly complete
Ground penetrating radar at an historic cemetery in La Ronge is on the verge of completion. A crew with SNC Lavalin arrived in La Ronge on Friday to begin three days of work after two prior visits to ...
Oct 05, 2021
'Canadians have a responsibility to listen': Sixties Scoop stories shared in P.A.
The truth behind the injustices Indigenous children faced at residential schools is starting to be more well known, however, another dark period many endured remains unknown to many.During a multi-dec...
Oct 04, 2021
Wildfires force evacuations at Red Earth and Shoal Lake
In response to the growing threat of wildfires in their region, the communities of Red Earth Cree Nation and Shoal Lake Cree Nation have issued evacuation orders for their members and residents at hig...
Oct 04, 2021
Paper Excellence makes $50K donation to Indspire
The company working to rebuild the Prince Albert pulp mill has made a substantial donation to a charity supporting Indigenous students.Paper Excellence recently made the $50,000 donation to Indspire's...
Oct 01, 2021
'You're all here today to break that cycle': Truth and Reconciliation walk held in Prince Albert
Over three dozen people, including Elders, young children and city officials, took part in a special five-kilometre walk in Prince Albert on Thursday.The event was held as part of the first-ever Natio...
Sep 30, 2021
‘My family still lives with those impacts’: Voices being heard on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a day for listening and learning.The federal statutory holiday was created in response to one of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Act...
Sep 30, 2021
Canada marks first ever National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, will mark the first time that Canada recognizes its newest stat holiday, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.The new holiday was made official on June 3 when a Bill...
Sep 30, 2021
