Tag Archives: First Nations
FSIN wants police to stop lodging people intoxicated by drugs or alcohol
Rather than taking impaired people to police cells for lodging until they're sober, the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) would like to see people taken to a health facility instead. T...
Jul 19, 2023
Northern athletes bring home more medals at North American Indigenous Games
The medals just keep on coming for Team Saskatchewan at the 2023 North American Indigenous Games in Halifax.On Tuesday, a flurry of medals was won in athletics including a gold medal for Dreyten Bugle...
Jul 19, 2023
PAGC calls for immediate action on recommendations for P.A. Police
The Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) is calling for the immediate implementation of the recommendations unveiled in a provincial review of the Prince Albert Police Service.That report was released T...
Jul 19, 2023
RCMP musical ride makes debut at JSCN
Acknowledging the combination of thunder and heavy rain does not create ideal conditions for a musical ride, Sgt. Major Scott Williamson stated these are the shows that are incredibly memorable.The RC...
Jul 19, 2023
PBCN and Foran Mining Corp. sign economic partnership agreement
A freshly signed collaboration agreement between the Foran Mining Corporation and Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN), aims to provide big rewards for PBCN members.According to a press release Monday,...
Jul 17, 2023
Indigenous youth in Sask. take part in summer science camps
Dozens of Indigenous youth had a chance to learn the fundamentals of science during different summer camps put on by the University of Regina and the First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv).The Sc...
Jul 16, 2023
Cultural sharing key part of North American Indigenous Games as sacred fire lit
Organizers of the North American Indigenous Games ignited a sacred fire on Saturday, saying the rekindling of First Nations culture is at the heart of the sports competition."We set the goal at these ...
Jul 15, 2023
Recognizing one year for Saskatchewan’s ‘Wandering Metis’
Back to Batoche Days is not only a great celebration for the province's Metis people, it also marks one year since the start of "The Wandering Metis."Jason McKay has used that moniker since Back to Ba...
Jul 15, 2023
PAGC calls for review of PAPS’s procedures and standards after officer charged
Noting concerns with the number of in-custody deaths in 2021, the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) is calling for a thorough, unbiased review of the Prince Albert Police Service's (PAPS) procedures,...
Jul 14, 2023
P.A. Metis community getting ready for 2023 Back To Batoche Days
The annual Back to Batoche Days doesn't start for another week, but members of the local Metis region decided to start the party early.The Metis Western Region 2 held a special event on Wednesday afte...
Jul 13, 2023
