Tag Archives: First Nations
Doctors in La Ronge diagnose 27 cases of scurvy
Within the last six months, doctors in La Ronge have treated 27 cases of scurvy, bringing to light the severe impact of food insecurity in the province's North.It started with a sharp observation from...
Nov 14, 2024
'Remembering the human aspect': Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre fuses traditional knowledge and modern health care
Any change to health care is gradual, but the staff at Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre works to reshape its entire approach to better prioritize the needs of Indigenous patients by incorporating t...
Nov 12, 2024
Mayor and Chief sell event centre plan in Ottawa
A joint effort to convince the federal government to put some money into Prince Albert's proposed event centre went well, said Mayor Greg Dionne. Dionne went to the nation's capital with Montreal Lake...
Nov 08, 2024
Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation honours veterans with new war memorial
Students and staff at Chief Ahtahkakohp School celebrated their annual Remembrance Day Ceremony on Thursday just the same as most schools around the country, but this one had an extra piece to the end...
Nov 08, 2024
Athabasca Vice-Chief focused on policing and reducing energy costs for families
Joseph Tsannie has been re-elected to a fifth term as Athabasca Vice-Chief.The election was held during Prince Albert Grand Council's (PAGC) recent Fall Assembly. On Thursday, Tsannie spoke with paNOW...
Nov 07, 2024
Saskatchewan’s cold-water fish is still making waves on the European market
Once the temperature drops, the fishing industry heats up in a small village in northern Saskatchewan thanks to the tullibee and after five years it's still going strong."They are saving the Pinehouse...
Nov 02, 2024
One community has found a ‘Cree’ative way to revitalize the language
The Montreal Lake Cree Nation hopes to breathe new life into their traditional language by making nhithaw accessible anywhere and anytime through an app."We have a lot of language understanders, but w...
Nov 01, 2024
Chief Bobby Cameron re-elected for fourth term as FSIN Chief
After hours of hand counting, the results are in for the The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) election.Chief Bobby Cameron will return for a fourth term.He came out on top with 765 vo...
Oct 31, 2024
'Our community deserves answers and accountability': James Smith Chief asks FSIN to explain missing $1 million for pandemic supports
On the eve of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) election, and almost 24 hours after Saskatoon Tribal Council Chief Mark Arcand made some allegations concerning the FSIN's misuse of...
Oct 30, 2024
Bell claims Song of the Year at international awards show
Nigel Bell is coming back to Canada from the United States with another award win. Bell, who is a Lac La Ronge Indian Band member who performs under the name Nige B, won Song Of The Year Hip-Hop at th...
Oct 29, 2024
