Tag Archives: First Nations
Land claim settlement moving forward for local first nation
Members of a central Saskatchewan First Nation could be in store for a large pay out, pending the outcome of a land claims settlement.Chakastaypaysin is one of three First Nations in the area to have ...
Feb 13, 2019
Health care workers to be trained for future needs at Mistawasis
The Mistawasis First Nation and Saskatchewan Polytechnic have signed an agreement that will bring the polytechnic's Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) program to the community's Iron Buffalo Centre.Mista...
Feb 12, 2019
Muskoday prepares for election
For the first time in almost three decades, Muskoday First Nation will have a new chief.The Muskoday band election is scheduled to take place March 21, and one of the most obvious omissions from the o...
Feb 12, 2019 The Muskoday First Nation band office. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
FSIN’s Cameron calls out Trudeau over child care
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) has sent a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over what it calls his failed promise to deliver on child care.Signed by chief Bobby Cameron, t...
Feb 07, 2019
If Jolibois bill passes, Orange Shirt Day could be national statutory holiday
Desneth-Missinippi-Churchill River NDP MP Georgina Jolibois supports a recent change to her private member's bill to make Sept. 30 instead of June 21 a statutory holiday. "June 21 will still be a day ...
Feb 07, 2019
Wanuskewin Park seeks global status with new CEO
A woman with a background in Aboriginal education, human resources and the retention of Indigenous talent will lead the growth of one of Saskatchewan's most prestigious national sites and also hopes t...
Feb 06, 2019
Diamond mine open house in Melfort, Nipawin, P.A.
The diamond project at Fort a la Corne will be the subject of an open house in Melfort.Representatives from Star Diamond and Rio Tinto will be at the Kerry Vickar Centre Thursday, Feb. 7. Community De...
Feb 05, 2019
Awareness campaign receives big boost from federal government
The federal government is investing $10 million over two years for a new commemoration fund, which will assist groups organizing events related to missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.The P...
Feb 04, 2019
Historical Society gets support for new exhibit
The Prince Albert Historical Society is getting some financial support from the provincial arts board to support a new project.The financial support comes as a $7,500 grant which will help the local h...
Feb 04, 2019
Local event helps bridge culture gaps
There was a small gathering of youth, elders and community leaders at the Indian Metis Friendship Centre (IMFC) Thursday night to show their support for an event which helps eliminate racismThe mini r...
Feb 01, 2019
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