Tag Archives: First Nations
First nations women in jail over represented and lack proper supports, says FSIN
Concerns related to the over representation of First Nations women in the correctional system, and a lack of supports, are being raised on International Women's Day by the organization that represents...
Mar 08, 2021
Toll free support line created for inmates in distress
A toll-free line of support for inmates at provincial and federal institutions in Saskatchewan is expected to be fully up and running by Monday.The idea for the service comes from inmate advocacy grou...
Mar 06, 2021
Treatment plant committee prepares to test the waters
By the end of this month, the committee overseeing a proposed new water treatment plant west of Prince Albert, anticipates reaching out to upwards of 600 home owners affected by the development.The pr...
Mar 05, 2021
Muskoday prepares for election; current Chief retiring
In two weeks, members of Muskoday First Nation will head to the polls, but a longtime member of council will not be on the ballot.Herman Crain, who was elected in 2019, has chosen not to run again. Cr...
Mar 05, 2021
Dakota language activist aspires to create documentary
A woman from the Wahpeton Dakota Nation, who has spent the past year working with first-language speakers and the Northern Dakota Language Group on the retention of the Dakota language, has focused he...
Feb 28, 2021
Bison returns back to land on Poundmaker and Onion Lake Cree Nations
POUNDMAKER CREE NATION - After over 150 years, the bison have finally returned to the plains at a number of local first nations. Herds were recently released at Poundmaker Cree Nation and Onion Lake C...
Feb 24, 2021
Bison returns back to land on Poundmaker and Onion Lake Cree Nations
After over 150 years, the bison have finally returned to the plains at a number of local first nations. Herds were recently released at Poundmaker Cree Nation and Onion Lake Cree Nation.The Poundmaker...
Feb 24, 2021
Baselode chair surprised by Birch Narrows Dene Nation reaction to geophysical survey
The chairperson of Baselode Energy Corporation believes the company has made significant and proactive efforts at communicating with Birch Narrows Dene Nation about its surveying plans. Stephen Stewar...
Feb 24, 2021
Incident involving conservation officer, treaty hunter sparks FSIN concerns of systemic racism
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous First Nations (FSIN) has stated it's concerned with 'systemic racism' in the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment's Conservation Field Services. It comes after a...
Feb 24, 2021
New signage installed at old Quality Inn
A series of new signs signalling a change in ownership have been installed at the former Quality Inn downtown.City council approved the sale of the boarded up hotel, which it acquired through the Tax ...
Feb 22, 2021
