Tag Archives: First Nations
'Historical moment': 11 Yellowstone bison transferred to Sask First Nations
A family of 11 Yellowstone bison from the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes in Montana have been reintroduced to their ancestral land of Mosquito, Grizzly Bear's Head, Lean Man (MGBHLM) First Nat...
Feb 07, 2025
James Smith Cree Nation 'Talking Quilt' received by Sask Polytechnic
An incredibly moving quilt is now in the hands of Saskatchewan Polytechnic. The Talking Quilt was created by the women of James Smith Cree Nation while sharing stories of residential school experience...
Feb 07, 2025
Prince Albert born doctor awarded King's Coronation medal
A woman who helped lead the creation of the Malhotra NICU of the North at Prince Albert's Victoria Hospital, and whose work continues to benefit Prince Albert Grand Council, has been awarded the prest...
Feb 05, 2025
'Supposed to live in peace, respect and friendship': Treaty Commissioner works to strengthen relationships through education
Communication has been the common thread throughout Dr. Kathy Walker's life. Growing up on Okanese First Nation in Treaty 4 territory, as she received her higher education at the University of Saskatc...
Feb 03, 2025
Sturgeon Lake First Nation calls on governments to study and protect 11,000 year old settlement
Following a major archaeological discovery west of Prince Albert involving the uncovering of a settlement that dates back 11,000 years, Sturgeon Lake First Nation and its council are calling on local,...
Feb 03, 2025
Federal class action claims government failed to support First Nations with opioid crisis
Has the government of Canada done enough to assist First Nation communities struggling with the opioid crisis and was there, in fact, a breach of a treaty that was signed 150 years ago?Those are among...
Feb 01, 2025
SRC develops Indigenous Action Plan
The Saskatchewan Research Council is launching its new Indigenous Action Plan to help northern communities and the Crown organization reach common goals.The cornerstone of the plan is to continue buil...
Jan 29, 2025
Ahtahkakoop leadership extends special invite to British Crown
Chief Larry Ahenakew and Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation are extending an official invitation to His Majesty the King to attend the 150th Commemoration of Treaty 6. On Monday, a letter was signed in the Offic...
Jan 28, 2025
'Our goal is to empower': Onion Lake podcast bridges community through conversations
With a microphone and openmindedness, an Onion Lake Cree Nation-based podcast aims to "close the gap" and foster a sense of community involvement amongst Saskatchewan's First Nations and beyond."The o...
Jan 28, 2025
New Era for SK Arts Under the Leadership of Lisa Bird-Wilson
There's a new face representing SK Arts, and for the first time in its 77-year history, it's an Indigenous woman.Like most artists, Lisa Bird-Wilson, the new SK Arts CEO, is continually challenging he...
Jan 27, 2025
