Tag Archives: First Nations
Chief Coroner, RCMP Commanding Officer discuss JSCN inquest recommendations
The recommendations are in from the Coroner's Inquest into the mass stabbings at James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN) and Weldon.The inquest in Melfort came to a close Wednesday after the jury and Presiding...
Feb 01, 2024
First Nations leaders to respond to recommendations from JSCN inquest
After an emotional coroner's inquest concluded on Wednesday, First Nations leaders in Saskatchewan will respond to the nearly 30 recommendations made.A six-person jury and the presiding coroner presen...
Feb 01, 2024
Stories of resilience and music to start Aboriginal Storytelling Month in P.A.
February will begin with a host of activities to mark Aboriginal Storytelling Month. One of those first events happens at Sask Polytech in Prince Albert where Plains Cree storyteller and flute player ...
Jan 31, 2024
Over 100 dogs rescued from La Loche
A community-wide dog cull in La Loche has officially been called off, thanks to the efforts of some passionate volunteers.Wendy Fyrk was among three front line rescue workers who made the six hour dri...
Jan 31, 2024
Filling the gap: River Valley group provides support for first responders, veterans at inquest
First responders across central Saskatchewan have witnessed much trauma over the last few years starting in 2018 with the Humboldt Bronco's bus crash and more recently, coping with the fallout of the ...
Jan 30, 2024
'I couldn't imagine what he was capable of': Elders speak about interactions with mass stabbing perpetrator
An elder who spoke with the man responsible for the mass stabbing attack on the James Smith Cree Nation and Village of Weldon while he was in prison believes he really wanted to better himself.Geraldi...
Jan 30, 2024
Mass stabbing perpetrator hid in Crystal Springs area during multi-day manhunt
The man responsible for the mass stabbing attack on the James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon hid for multiple days near the Hamlet of Crystal Springs after killing 11 people and injuring 17 others.That'...
Jan 29, 2024
Family of mass stabbing victim not happy with Parole Board of Canada's reason for releasing perpetrator
Myles Sanderson's risk to the public was manageable.That's what a member of the Parole Board of Canada said during a hearing which allowed the prison release of an inmate who went on to commit one of ...
Jan 29, 2024
Community members stepping up to help at JSCN inquest
People wearing white vests with 'Wellness' on the backs could be seen all around the Kerry Vickar Centre in Melfort over the past few weeks.They're wellness workers from the James Smith Cree Nation wh...
Jan 29, 2024
FSIN expresses concerns about impact of changes to harm reduction services
A recent decision by the provincial government to change how harm reduction services are done in Saskatchewan is worrying the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN). In a statement posted o...
Jan 26, 2024
