Tag Archives: First Nations
WATCH: Research team investigates potential size of Prince Albert area archaeological site
Just over a year since an archaeological dig unearthed a near 11,000 year old bison bone, proving the existence of a human occupation, a team of researchers and volunteers have returned to the site we...
Jul 29, 2025
Indigenous Services Canada to conduct forensic audit of James Smith Cree Nation
Chief Kirby Constant is welcoming news of a forensic audit for James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN).Formal notice received on Friday from Indigenous Services Canada confirmed the audit will be conducted by ...
Jul 25, 2025
Construction underway on water treatment plant expansion in Grandmother's Bay
When Gerald McKenzie joined Lac La Ronge Indian Band as a councilor back in 2017, the first thing he noticed was outdated infrastructure that was starting to break down. "So we gathered a project mana...
Jul 25, 2025
PAGC, MN-S call for changes with disaster assistance program; SPSA requests federal help
The Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) wants the Saskatchewan government to revise its Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP) to include trapline cabins. Under the program, assistance is availa...
Jul 23, 2025
Mixed reaction from First Nations after premiers' meeting about major projects
Canada's premiers pledged economic reconciliation with Indigenous people through major infrastructure and resource projects at their semi-annual meeting that began Monday, though several First Nation ...
Jul 22, 2025
Provincial government funds new program that assists women leaving jail
A new program that helps ensure women leaving custody or under community supervision have access to safe, affordable housing and various other supports they need to successfully reintegrate into the c...
Jul 21, 2025
LLRIB member invited to partake in historic military role in London
Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) member Cpl. Daniel Choquette is currently in London after having been invited to serve as a King's Life Guard at Buckingham Palace. "I am super honoured to have this e...
Jul 21, 2025
Yellowknife Métis come to Batoche to reconnect with their roots
Sunday marks the final day of the four day Back to Batoche festival, meaning close to 40,000 people will be packing up their trailers and heading home over the course of the next few days. The festiva...
Jul 20, 2025
Preserving the Métis language of Michif at Back to Batoche Days
Michif is the language spoken by the Mtis, but it's one that is considered to be dying. That's why if you go to Back to Batoche days and visit one of the pavilions, you'll meet up with Michael Parks. ...
Jul 19, 2025
Behind the scenes of Métis cultural feasts at Back to Batoche festival
Back to Batoche Days are officially underway with lively campers and festival goers celebrating Mtis culture and heritage. In the last three years, the festival has grown from 20,000 visitors to over ...
Jul 17, 2025
