Tag Archives: First Nations
James Smith Chief candidate commits to economic development and transparency
The election at James Smith First Nation is five days away, and there are four people running for Chief including the incumbent Wally Burns.In the lead-up to the March 28 voting day, northeastNOW plan...
Mar 23, 2024
Doctor urges residents to check measles vaccination history before upcoming Easter holiday
The Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority is urging residents to check their vaccination status for measles following a recent case in Saskatoon and an increasing number in Ontario and Quebec. "The s...
Mar 19, 2024
'Completely discouraged': Auditor slams First Nations housing, policing failures
The federal auditor general is "completely discouraged" to see so little improvement to substandard housing in First Nations over the past two decades, a new report says.Karen Hogan also looked at the...
Mar 19, 2024
ISC to run financial audit on FSIN
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) plans to conduct a financial audit of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN).In a letter sent to the leadership of FSIN and obtained by paNOW, ISC said ...
Mar 17, 2024
Île-à-la-Crosse Residential School documentary wins award
A new documentary released about the le--la-Crosse Residential School is being called powerful and eye opening. The Indigenous Geographic documentary Waiting for Justice chronicles the lives and strug...
Mar 15, 2024
'You matter': Ex-NHLer Tootoo spreads message of hope, hard work to Indigenous youth
Jordin Tootoo made an appearance in Prince Albert on Thursday, hoping to inspire the next generation of Indigenous youth.The former NHL player spoke passionately to a group of about 50 high school stu...
Mar 14, 2024
Prince Albert RCMP confirm missing woman found deceased
Prince Albert RCMP say a woman who was reported missing last week has been found deceased, and the initial investigation has found no evidence of foul play. Julie Mckenzie had been last seen on March ...
Mar 13, 2024
First Nations leaders want voice in recommended changes to parole and corrections after stabbing massacre
Joining calls from the James Smith Cree Nation to have a voice in any changes made to paroling or the release of Indigenous inmates are the FSIN and the Assembly of First Nations. The group issued a s...
Mar 12, 2024
Trevor Ives honoured for contribution to PAGC, PBCN business efforts
Three decades of work and effort meant that local business executive Trevor Ives left behind a large legacy of success when he passed away last October. Much of that success is attached to the 27 year...
Mar 11, 2024
Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority values its staff
For Zane Hansen, who comes from the Waterhen Lake First Nation in northwestern Saskatchewan, there's a guiding principle he follows as president and CEO of the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SI...
Mar 11, 2024
