Tag Archives: First Nations
Judge sides with Crown in lawsuits over Nipawin dams
An attempt by Cumberland House Cree Nation, and another band in Manitoba, to end SaskPower's license to operate the Nipawin and EB Campbell dams has ended in failure. In a recently released ruling, a ...
Apr 14, 2023
What is the NRTA, and can the government change or scrap it?
Natural resources and jurisdiction have once again become a topic of debate and discussion in Saskatchewan. It all stemmed from a conversation that took place during a meeting of the Assembly of First...
Apr 13, 2023
New app created to better connect Mistawasis members
Members of Mistawasis Nhiyawak will now have an easier time keeping up to date on everything important happening in the community.A new app has been created with leadership planning to provide updates...
Apr 12, 2023
Indigenous-led technology company launches training centre in Prince Albert
A first-of-its-kind training centre in Prince Albert, that is guaranteeing jobs for people across northern Saskatchewan, officially opened.PLATO, Canada's only Indigenous software testing and technolo...
Apr 12, 2023
Moe fires back at federal minister over NRTA
Premier Scott Moe is firing back with some strong words at the federal justice minister after the minister made some comments last week about the Natural Resources Transfer Agreements (NRTA).Justice M...
Apr 10, 2023
Tony Cote First Nations Winter Games returns after pandemic
It's been five years since the last Tony Cote First Nations Winter Games.That'll be changing next week when the James Smith Cree Nation hosts the games in Saskatoon. Thousands of athletes aged 12 to 1...
Apr 06, 2023
PAGC hands out 3,000 food hampers ahead of Easter holiday
Thousands of Prince Albert residents won't be hungry this Easter weekend thanks to the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC).Around 3,000 food hampers were given out ahead of the holiday with some waitin...
Apr 04, 2023
Ananas re-elected Chief at Beardy's and Okemasis Cree Nation
The band council at Beardy's and Okemasis Cree Nation (BOCN) is a mix of new and familiar faces, following Friday's election.Edwin Ananas Sr. has been re-elected Chief.Ananas told paNOW as the re-elec...
Apr 01, 2023
McLeod re-elected Chief of MLCN
Joyce McLeod has been elected to a second term as Chief at Montreal Lake Cree Nation.That was the outcome of Friday's election. McLeod received a total of 409 votes. The runner up was Edward Henderson...
Mar 31, 2023
P.A. police officers learning Cree in hopes of improving relationship with Indigenous people
Members of the Prince Albert Police Service (PAPS) took it upon themselves to learn Cree in hopes of creating a better rapport with the area's Indigenous people.Sgt. Shawn Rowden and Community Safety ...
Mar 30, 2023
