Tag Archives: First Nations
Suicide among youth appears to be spreading among Meadow Lake First Nations
The suicide crisis at Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation is not only deepening, but spreading. The band's CEO Barry Chalifoux said since the suicide death on Nov. 22, five more youth are in the hospital a...
Nov 26, 2019 (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Aspiring Rangers take aim at challenging test
When Jimmy Charles first witnessed a Ranger patrol in his home community, he said he knew he wanted to be part of it.The 29-year-old from Stanley Mission is one of 15 people taking the Canadian Ranger...
Nov 19, 2019 (submitted photo/ Tammy Jim Cook-Searson)
James Smith Cree Nation repeat concerns about diamond project
James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN) is again rejecting the potential diamond mine at Fort la Corne unless their demands for compensation are met.In a media release Monday, JSCN welcomed last week's announc...
Nov 18, 2019 (submitted photo/Star Diamond Corp.)
River Street to be named in multiple languages
Residents of Prince Albert will soon have a chance to see the first results of the city's Indigenous naming initiative.Expected by the end of the year, a new signpost will be erected at the intersecti...
Nov 14, 2019 The new signpost will be erected near the intersection of Central Ave. and River St. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)
'You just want to know who is out there': local R.M. to field test new app
A new app which was designed to help address concerns related to trespassing and illegal hunting, is a step in the right direction according to the reeve for the rural municipality (R.M.) of Shellbroo...
Nov 12, 2019 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)
RCMP program aims to engage youth
The Saskatchewan RCMP's Indigenous cadet program is going strong.The initiative is a youth program which provides younger people the chance to learn about police drill. Those who take part also have t...
Nov 09, 2019 Cpl. Jonathan Iron speaks to the convention about the cadet program. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
"We are here to remember them and thank them": Muskoday School hosts Remembrance Day ceremony
The sound of The Last Post echoed throughout the gym of Muskoday Community School on Friday, as students helped in their own way to pay respects to the men and women who have fought and died for their...
Nov 08, 2019 A young student pins a poppy as an act of Remembrance. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
Metis veterans get long-awaited recognition ahead of Remembrance Day
OTTAWA - Metis contributions to Canada's Second World War effort are being recognized at a special ceremony in the nation's capital today. The ceremony comes two months after the federal governme...
Nov 08, 2019
Symposium learns about different methods of justice
Restorative Justice was on the agenda at the Prince Albert Grand Council's (PAGC) First Nation Policing and Indigenous Justice Symposium Wednesday in Saskatoon.Delegates at the convention got the oppo...
Nov 08, 2019 Volunteers sit in a circle during the demonstration of a healing circle Wednesday afternoon in Saskatoon. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
What'sHappeningNOW Nov. 7, 2019
News Director Glenn Hicks speaks with reporter Michael Joel-Hansen about the Prince Albert Grand Council First Nations Policing and Indigenous Justice Symposium.
Nov 07, 2019
