Tag Archives: First Nations
Members of James Smith community to gather, reflect with powwow event
It is a somber anniversary for the people of James Smith Cree Nation, and the community plans to gather to reflect with a powwow event this Friday. Mike Marion, the Health Director at JSCN said the co...
Sep 04, 2024
Traditional pow wow returns to Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation after 40 year hiatus
For the first time in 40 years, a traditional pow wow is taking place at Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation.Over 400 dancers, representing a number of communities across the province and Alberta, are taking part...
Aug 29, 2024
‘Incredibly difficult’: Wildfire evacuation order issued for Southend
For the second time in two weeks, the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation has ordered the evacuation of one of its communities due to a wildfire.An evacuation order for Southend was issued on Wednesday after...
Aug 29, 2024
The increasing popularity of Indigenous clothing and designs can get complicated
Eunice Ketchemonia-Cote, who creates unique ribbon skirts and star blankets says social media can be a double-edge sword for home-based artists like herself.From the Keeseekoose First Nation, she ofte...
Aug 29, 2024
FSIN and PAGC calling for end to taxation of First Nations
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) and the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) met Wednesday morning to announce their intentions to have First Nations people exempt from paying all ...
Aug 29, 2024
New designs plans unveiled for proposed Senator Allen Bird Memorial Centre rebuild
Just over two years after the fire that destroyed the former Senator Allen Bird Memorial Centre in Prince Albert, plans are well in motion for a new building.The latest architectural drawings were unv...
Aug 27, 2024
Signs show Saskatchewan leads reconciliation efforts: Lt. Gov. Mirasty
The province of Saskatchewan is leading the way when it comes to reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, said Lieutenant Governor Russell Mirasty in Prince Albert on Tuesday. Mira...
Aug 27, 2024
LLRIB cows and plows settlement to benefit individual members, community investments
Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) Chief Tammy Cook-Searson is shedding some light on how the historic $601.5 million Treaty 6 Agricultural Benefits Claim (cows and plows) will be distributed. Cook-Sear...
Aug 26, 2024
Annual Powwow honours survivors and embraces the past
When people think about Powwows, they may imagine endless dancing with traditional footwork, bouncing to the beat of a thundering drum, and colourful regalia rich with culture; however, behind all the...
Aug 24, 2024
Moosomin First Nation celebrates opening of new K-12 school
It's been years in the making and now the ribbon has been cut on a new school for Kindergarten to Grade 12 students on Moosomin First Nation, about 30 kilometres north of North Battleford.Chief Cheryl...
Aug 20, 2024
