Tag Archives: First Nations
JSCN leadership prepares for public inquest
Acknowledging the emotional impact that will come with revisiting the violent and horrific events that scarred the community, James Smith Cree Nation Chief Calvin Sanderson says leadership is doing th...
Jan 09, 2024
Montreal Lake Cree Nation mourns loss of respected leader
Montreal Lake Cree Nation (MLCN) Chief Joyce McLeod is describing Arnold Naytowhow as one of the most kindhearted people she's ever met and a well respected leader.Naytowhow, 63, who was elected to co...
Jan 09, 2024
'I just miss her and love her': $1K donation made to Rosthern food bank in honour of murdered mother
Describing her late daughter's kind nature and heart of gold, Karen Daniels says a $1,000 donation to the food bank in Rosthern seemed like a fitting way to pay tribute to her.Friday morning's cheque ...
Jan 05, 2024
Sask. women say ribbon skirt represents strength and positivity
Sara Carrier-Burns, a member of James Smith Cree Nation, has very personal reasons to wear a ribbon skirt so she dons one of the many she makes herself regularly and teaches others to make them as wel...
Jan 04, 2024
With belaboured bill recognizing Métis self-government in limbo, here's what to know
The committee process for a testy piece of legislation that would recognize Mtis governments in three provinces has been extended until at least February.House of Commons committee hearings about Bill...
Jan 04, 2024
Chair of PAGC Women's Commission, Shirley Henderson, passes away
She is being remembered as a pillar of strength and service to many communities.Shirley Henderson, the Chair of the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) Women's Commission passed away on Friday (Dec 29)...
Dec 31, 2023
Year in Review: Wildfires burn bright in Saskatchewan with record breaking year
As 2023 draws to a close, paNOW is taking a look back on the most important and impactful stories of the year, as selected by our reporters and editorial staff.Saskatchewan saw records shatter this pa...
Dec 30, 2023
Year in Review: The Real Story of Buffy Sainte-Marie and the frustration from Indigenous people
As 2023 draws to a close, paNOW is taking a look back on the most important and impactful stories of the year, as selected by our reporters and editorial staff.It was a story that shocked Indigenous p...
Dec 28, 2023
Sturgeon Lake high school student helps warm Prince Albert's homeless
A Grade 12 student at Sturgeon Lake Central School is embodying the Christmas spirit.Paris Joseyounen was among a number of students brought into Prince Albert on Monday to get props for their Christm...
Dec 20, 2023
Over 3,000 Christmas hampers being handed out by PAGC
Once again, the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) is giving back to the community for Christmas time.Thousands lined up in their cars along 10 Ave West, stretching down along 28 Street West on Monday...
Dec 19, 2023
