Tag Archives: First Nations
'They are people': Sask advocates say not enough being done for mental health and addictions
Some advocates for mental health and addiction say not enough is being done to address the issue as they mark the National Week for Addictions Awareness.According to the Canadian Centre on Substance U...
Nov 23, 2023
'This is my life': Buffy Sainte-Marie pushes against doubts over Indigenous ancestry
Buffy Sainte-Marie is pushing back on a news report that questions her Indigenous heritage, maintaining she has never lied about her identity. The iconic singer, songwriter and activist says the recen...
Nov 23, 2023
First Nations decisions on tourism on Indigenous land must be respected: minister
Canada's new tourism minister said Indigenous rights and decision-making must be respected in how the country operates and develops its tourist industry, which may present unique opportunities for Abo...
Nov 18, 2023
'We like to give back': PAGC offers turkey dinner to Prince Albert's less fortunate
The Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) opened its doors to the less fortunate on Friday as part of its continuous mission to help the city's homeless.A free turkey dinner was offered at the PAGC Urban...
Nov 17, 2023
Feds launch $10M program for small businesses in Indigenous tourism
VANCOUVER - The federal government has launched a $10-million program to provide grants to small businesses involved in Indigenous tourism across Canada.The fund, to be administered by the Indigenous ...
Nov 17, 2023
Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan names nominees for provincial awards
Individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to multiculturalism in Saskatchewan, will be recognized later this month during the Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan (MCoS) ...
Nov 15, 2023
Cree actor hopes to inspire Indigenous people to pursue career in film and media
A new podcast that will launch later this month from Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation actor Joel Montgrand is meant to serve as an inspiration for Indigenous Peoples to pursue a career in film and media. ...
Nov 15, 2023
'Music is powerful': First-ever Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards wraps up a success
After years of dreaming, wishing, planning and preparing, Indigenous musicians in Saskatchewan finally had their moment in the spotlight.The first-ever Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards took the st...
Nov 13, 2023
Mental health app for Canadian veterans named after Saskatchewan mass stabbing victim
Earl Burns was a veteran of the Canadian military who tried to protect his family and Saskatchewan community of James Smith Cree Nation until his very last breath. A non-profit app in the works has be...
Nov 11, 2023
'They were warriors': PAGC ceremony honours indigenous veterans
Steven Ross says the men who volunteered to fight during World War I and World War 2 were warriors.The former grand chief of the Saskatchewan First Nations' Veterans Association, was among the speaker...
Nov 10, 2023
