Tag Archives: First Nations
History of the Wahpeton Dakota people in P.A.'s Little Red River Park
Have you ever wondered how Little Red River Park in Prince Albert got its name?In recognition of National Indigenous History Month, paNOW joined historian Leo Omani on a tour of the area which used to...
Jun 16, 2023
Ahtahkakoop woman receives national scholarship
A woman from Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation is one of only 20 recipients of the $10,000 per year (up to four years) RBC Future Launch Indigenous Youth Scholarship.Jana Sasakamoose is currently pursuing her M...
Jun 15, 2023
Muskoday awareness walk arrives in Regina
After seven days, and over 300 kilometers of walking, members of Muskoday First Nation have reached the province's capital.Betty Prosper and Erica Hennie were part of the group raising awareness for t...
Jun 15, 2023
FSIN continue partnership for cervical cancer screening in the North
First Nations leaders say they will continue a partnership aimed at improving education and treatment options for cervical cancer in northern Saskatchewan communities.The Federation of Sovereign Indig...
Jun 13, 2023
PAGC calls on government to improve Indigenous firefighting capacity.
The Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) is renewing its call for the federal and provincial governments to address the escalating wildfire crisis and improve Indigenous firefighting capacity. This come...
Jun 09, 2023
‘It’s killing us’: Residents of Muskoday walking to Regina for overdose awareness
Several members of a Saskatchewan First Nation are making a long trek to the provincial capital to call for solutions to the opioid and overdose crisis.On Thursday morning, members of Muskoday First N...
Jun 08, 2023
Claude Petit: distinguished serviceman, athlete, and Indigenous role model
Born in Duck Lake on October 1, 1935, Claude Petit grew up to be one of the most influential men in the local First Nations community.From a young age, Petit was introduced to the sport of boxing than...
Jun 06, 2023
Mother Nature provides challenge for city's homeless population
Whether it's the high humidity or a sudden flash spring storm, the city's homeless population faces an ongoing battle with Mother Nature.Resting in the shade of a tall building along First Avenue East...
Jun 05, 2023
Pop culture more than just comics and collectibles for man with troubled past
As a young boy, Ryan Richard would often escape his own life by diving into the world of comics. He spent hours reading and collecting. "Some of my sketches even hung on the walls of the old Tramps co...
Jun 03, 2023
Indigenous education program celebrates first graduating class
The inaugural graduation class of the Northern Saskatchewan Indigenous Teacher Education Program (NSITEP) will undoubtedly go on the make a huge impact in their home communities. During a ceremony hel...
Jun 01, 2023
