Tag Archives: First Nations
New riverbank interpretive signs honour Indigenous history
Prince Albert's downtown riverbank is now home to seven new interpretive signs detailing the histories of the Indigenous groups that have lived in the area for thousands of years. The informational di...
Jun 16, 2020
Northern reserve fire gang related, says CEO of tribal council
As RCMP investigate the cause of last weekend's tragic house fire on the Big River First Nation, the CEO of the governing body that oversees the northern reserve, is offering his own take on what happ...
Jun 16, 2020
Northern Sask. chief loses home in suspicious fire
(submitted photo/GoFundMe)A house fire Saturday night on the Big River First Nation, is considered suspicious according to RCMP.Police received a call around 10 p.m., and when officers attended, the r...
Jun 16, 2020
Public school division welcomes new superintendent
The Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division has added a new member to its leadership team.Jennifer Hingley will be starting as the superintendent of schools in August. Hingley, who is currently wor...
Jun 12, 2020
New video shows RCMP tackling, punching Alberta chief during arrest
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - New video has emerged of the violent arrest of a prominent chief of a northern Alberta First Nation. The Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation says the RCMP dash-camera vid...
Jun 12, 2020
Alberta First Nations appeal suspension of environmental monitoring in oilpatch
EDMONTON - Three northern Alberta First Nations want to appeal the province's decision to suspend environmental monitoring in the oilpatch. The Mikisew Cree First Nation, the Fort McKay First Nat...
Jun 08, 2020
Using Indigenous knowledge as a blueprint for success
A new report from the Aboriginal Friendship Centres of Saskatchewan (AFCS) lays out a blueprint for Indigenous women's success.Honouring Her Spark: A Saskatchewan Indigenous Women's Economic Framework...
Jun 05, 2020
Federal delay of MMIWG action plan sparks dismay ahead of inquiry anniversary
OTTAWA - Disheartened, disappointed, disbelieving. But still determined. Indigenous women and leaders fighting to end violence against Indigenous women in Canada say that's how they feel about Wednesd...
Jun 02, 2020
P.A. RCMP called to Muskoday First Nation after shots fired
Prince Albert RCMP took one person into custody after being called out to Muskoday First Nation Friday.Sgt. Brian Kelly told paNOW officers were called to the area this afternoon after gunshots were f...
May 22, 2020
Federal government providing support for Indigenous groups, friendship centres
The Government of Canada is making funding available to organizations working with Indigenous people living in urban areas.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the federal government will contribut...
May 21, 2020
