Tag Archives: First Nations
Plaque unveiled to commemorate Treaty 6 adhesion
The unveiling of the Treaty 6 Adhesion Commemorative Plaque will serve as a reminder of the special relationship between the Woodland Cree and the Crown. A ceremony was held Wednesday at the Molanosa ...
Aug 28, 2019 The plaque was unveiled at a ceremony at the Molanosa Cultural Grounds. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
PAGC offering free back-to-school haircuts
Some local hairdressers are teaming up with Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) to make sure kids look fresh on their return to the classroom this fall."We want to encourage the kids to have a successf...
Aug 27, 2019 Photo supplied by PAGC (Vivian Kakakaway)
Aviation company supports call for improvements to Fond du Lac airport
West Wind Aviation is echoing the chief of the Fond du Lac Denesuline First Nation's call for more improvements to the Fond du Lac airport after learning no funding will be committed to the project. W...
Aug 26, 2019 Fond du Lac Chief Louis Mercredi. (Canadian Press)
Totem pole heading for artist's family home
Darlene Stonechild is preparing to bring a piece of her family's history - and an iconic Prince Albert landmark - home with her to Okanese First Nation.Her brother, Dale Stonechild, a prolific artist ...
Aug 24, 2019 The totem pole on Prince Albert's riverbank has stood for almost 45 years but needs to be removed for safety reasons.(Glenn Hicks/paNOW Staff)
Conservationists gather to advance bison at P.A. National Park
A number of groups and people focused on buffalo conservation gathered in Prince Albert National Park Tuesday.The Paspiwin Cultural Heritage Site hosted a Buffalo Treaty Gathering, which brought toget...
Aug 21, 2019 Ceremonies took place in the southern part of the P.A.National Park before speakers got on the microphone (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Gospel Jamboree brings uplifting music to the tri-communities
Christian music was the focus of a new First Annual Gospel Jamboree hosted by the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) on the weekend.The jamboree was organized by LLRIB Coun. Ann Ratt with assistance by ...
Aug 19, 2019 ID 28549318 © Stangot | Dreamstime.com
Former administrator elected urban councilor
The newly elected urban councilor for Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) says she is anxious to get to work.The unofficial results from Thursday's byelection show Clarisse Lecoq received 400 votes, j...
Aug 16, 2019 (Submitted photo/ Clarisse Lecoq)
'60s Scoop settlement info session for Prince Albert
The deadline is fast approaching for anyone eligible to apply for the '60s Scoop class action settlement from the federal government. An information session tour offering help to survivors will make a...
Aug 16, 2019 A '60s Scoop Survivors Group gathering speaks to media in February 2018. (The Canadian Press/John Woods)
Commemoration for missing and murdered comes to Batoche
The East Village at the Batoche National Historic Site is hosting an important event over the next four days.Walking With Our Sisters is an artistic commemoration which aims to honour missing and murd...
Aug 15, 2019 Christi Belcourt walks alongside the moccasin vamps on her way down to the river. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Father's death leaves "big void" in family, says daughter
The daughter of a man found dead last month at the East View Trailer Court, said she is still coming to terms with the fact that her father is gone and will no longer be coming to visit his grandchild...
Aug 14, 2019 (Submitted photo/ Hyman family)
