Tag Archives: First Nations
'This is a significant reconciliation moment': Saskatoon Tribal Council signs $70.8 million funding agreement with federal government
The seven bands that belong to the Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC) have moved one step closer to becoming completely autonomous over their own child and family services.A formal agreement signed Thursd...
Aug 06, 2021
Former students of St. Michael's residential school return to ground zero to find closure
Hundreds of former students of St Michael's residential school near Duck Lake have come together this week for a special and emotional event.The week long gathering was the idea of Elders and council ...
Aug 04, 2021
Local poet publishes books about growing up Indigenous in Prince Albert
A local Indigenous poet and author, John Brady McDonald is celebrating the recent publication of two collections of poetry. The books both speak about growing up within the Prince Albert area.McDonald...
Jul 31, 2021
PAGC supports call to bring back restrictions to prevent further outbreaks
The Grand Chief of Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) is showing his support for northern leaders, dealing with COVID outbreaks.In recent weeks, cases have surged in a number of communities due to in ...
Jul 30, 2021
Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation election results being challenged in court
A woman who ran for chief in last month's Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation election is now challenging the results, seeking a do-over.Kathy Masuskapoe told paNOW a number of irregularities took place so she is...
Jul 28, 2021
Air quality alert issued for RM of Hudson Bay including Shoal Lake and Red Earth Reserves
Smoke from forest fires north of Hudson Bay is continuing to create reduced visibilities and poor air quality for communities in the Rural Municipality (RM) of Hudson Bay and so a new special air qual...
Jul 27, 2021
FSIN calling on province and RCMP to help curb spread of COVID in northern Sask
The Buffalo River Dene Nation in Northern Saskatchewan is battling the quick spread of the coronavirus and the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) executive said it's due to a lack of pu...
Jul 27, 2021
Search of former LLRIB residential school cemetery 30 per cent complete
Ground penetrating radar was used to search 30 per cent of a former residential school cemetery in La Ronge during the weekend. That's according to Lac La Ronge Indian Band Chief Tammy Cook-Searson, w...
Jul 26, 2021
'It's not going to be easy': La Ronge residential school cemetery search set to commence
Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) Chief Tammy Cook-Searson is asking for prayers and strength as a historic residential school cemetery is about to be searched using ground penetration radar technology...
Jul 22, 2021
Feds provide additional funding to maintain essential air services to Northern Sask.
The Government of Canada is providing an additional $1.167 million to the province of Saskatchewan to continue the support of essential air services for remote communities. The money will help maintai...
Jul 22, 2021
