Tag Archives: First Nations
Explained: Why the MMIWG commission invoked 'Canadian genocide'
The national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women was unequivocal in its assessment: "This is genocide." Chief commissioner Marion Buller was greeted by cheers when she spoke these ...
Jun 03, 2019
What'sHappeningNOW June 3, 2019
News Director Glenn Hicks speaks with Senior Reporter Nigel Maxwell about local reaction to the release of the report into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
Jun 03, 2019
MMIW inquiry report represents "good first step," according to families with lost loved ones
The twin sister of a woman who was murdered in Prince Albert four years ago, says the final report from the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIW) Inquiry represents a step in the righ...
Jun 03, 2019 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)
Inquiry on missing, murdered Indigenous women released
GATINEAU, Que. - The national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women wants health service providers across Canada to develop programs that could help young people recognize the s...
Jun 03, 2019
P.A. victim services appreciate national week
In times of pain, grief, and fear Victim Services steps up to help those affected by crime. This week is a commemoration of the staff members who help victims - an event set up by the Justice Canada P...
May 30, 2019 Alison Elsner, left, with Carol Wittal. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Montreal Lake man encourages youth to pursue opportunities off reserve
A man who grew up at Montreal Lake Cree Nation, and now lives in B.C., wants to spread awareness about what life is like growing up on a reserve.Dwight Ballantyne with help from Denise Trottier has em...
May 29, 2019 (Facebook/ Dwight Ballantyne)
Heart of the Youth Powwow brings community together
The annual Heart of the Youth Powwow returned to Prince Albert Friday, and saw nearly 3,000 attendees flood Kinsmen Park to take part in the celebrations.According to organizer Liz Settee, annual poww...
May 24, 2019 More than 3,000 people attended the second annual Heart of the Youth Powwow held in Prince Albert on May 24. (Brady Bateman/paNOW Staff)
Citizens concerned by inspector's departure from Pinehouse inquiry
The citizens who helped prompt a formal inquiry, including a financial investigation into the northern Village of Pinehouse, are concerned the probe could fall by the wayside now that the lead investi...
May 23, 2019 The northern Village of Pinehouse is under a formal inquiry by the province. (Marty Martinson/paNOW Staff)
Former chief charged with robbery, fraud, and breach of trust to face trial
A court case that's been building for almost 10 years, may finally be resolved later this year when a former chief of Fond Du Lac Denesuline First Nation faces trial.Napoleon Mercredi applied to have ...
May 23, 2019 The trial for Napoleon Mercredi will go ahead this fall at Court of Queen's Bench in Prince Albert. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Well-known elder to advise and mentor police service
Elder Jacob Sanderson has acted as spiritual advisor with the Prince Albert Grand Council, the Saskatchewan Penitentiary, and worked with spiritual leaders are the world. Now, he'll advise and guide l...
May 23, 2019 Prince Albert Grand Council Grand Chief Brian Hardlotte, Elder Jacob Sanderson, Police Chief Jon Bergen and Deputy Chief Jason Stonechild at a ceremony Tuesday to announce Elder Sanderson's new role with the service. (submitted photo/PAPS)
