Tag Archives: First Nations
Sask. gov’t joins FSIN to demand more investigation of residential school sites
The Saskatchewan government is joining the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) in calling for radar ground searches of residential school sites in the province.After the remains of 215 c...
May 31, 2021
'These children matter': memorial at Prince Albert City Hall for the 215
Dozens of small shoes and boots, along with flowers and small stuffed toys, have been laid at the steps of Prince Albert City Hall.The memorial is in direct tribute to the 215 children, whose remains ...
May 31, 2021
FSIN commits to radar ground searches of multiple residential schools in Sask.
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) is leading a new investigation into unidentified remains of children at Saskatchewan's residential schools.The announcement was made in a Sunday a...
May 31, 2021
'There's just so many unanswered questions': candle light vigil held for Prince Albert homicide victim
A homemade wooden cross, surrounded by flowers, candles, and small, stuffed toys, marks the spot where a 26-year-old man's body was found less than three weeks earlier.Over 30 of Braden Herman's famil...
May 30, 2021
Seattle Met Top Doctor title awarded to LLRIB member and USask graduate
From Saskatchewan to Seattle, Dr. Jessica Schule is making a name for herself in the field of medicine. She was recently awarded the Seattle Met Top Doctor title for 2021 from Seattle Met Magazine. In...
May 27, 2021
Saskatchewan RCMP holding eagle feathers to strengthen Indigenous connections
RCMP detachments across the province are in possession of eagle feathers which are meant to enhance relationships between enforcement and their respective Indigenous communities. Last Spring, the Gove...
May 27, 2021
LLRIB mourns passing of respected Elder
After a long battle with cancer, Elder Tom Charles has passed away. In a media release issued May 26 from the Lac La Ronge Indian Band and Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations, it was announced ...
May 26, 2021
Métis Nation–Saskatchewan prepped for election
Election Day is right around the corner for Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan.Eligible citizens will have the opportunity to go to the polls and cast their vote from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. on May 29. Having been four...
May 26, 2021
Virtual powwow set for P.A. and area
The Heart of the Youth Community Powwow runs Friday, May 28 and the online spectacle will be held in conjunction with Prince Albert Community Powwow Day. It will get underway at 9:45 a.m. and the spon...
May 26, 2021
Capacity limits at retail stores, restaurants and bars to be lifted June 20
With over 70 per cent of Saskatchewan residents age 30 and older having received their first dose of Covid-19 vaccine, the provincial government confirmed step two on the province Re-Opening Roadmap, ...
May 24, 2021
