Tag Archives: First Nations
Indigenous Youth conference sets out to spark change and create positive legacies
Hundreds of youth from all corners of Northern Saskatchewan, have gathered in Prince Albert this week for a special conference and are discussing some serious topics related to gang awareness, leaders...
Mar 30, 2023
Controlled burns being considered for rejuvenating wildlife habitats & populations
Indigenous people across Saskatchewan are hoping to see controlled fires used in the Saskatchewan River Delta to help restore wildlife habitats and populations.While many believe fires would destroy e...
Mar 29, 2023
Indigenous government-relations firm said more should have been included in federal budget
First Nations groups are lending their voice to what the federal government outlined in the 2023 budget earlier this week. The budget was released by Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland on Tuesday and ...
Mar 29, 2023
Survivors of Île-à-la-Crosse Boarding School wrap up weekend conference
A group of survivors representing the le--la-Crosse Survivors Committee will soon head to Toronto after a successful meeting in Saskatoon this past weekend.The group, with support from the Mtis Nation...
Mar 28, 2023
Muskoday elects new Chief and Council
The newly elected Chief and Council at Muskoday First Nation represents a mix of new and familiar faces.Following in the footsteps of his father, Ron Bear was elected Chief with 241 votes. This was 11...
Mar 27, 2023
All critical minerals and rare earth elements belong to First Nations: FSIN
A statement by the FSIN says that all rare earth elements and critical minerals in the province belong to First Nations. The statement is a response to what the organization says is a failure by the p...
Mar 27, 2023
Five names running for Chief in Beardy’s and Okemasis elections
The nominations are in and the community of Beardy's and Okemasis Cree Nation now know who is on the ballot for this week's election.Five people are in the running for chief including current Chief Ed...
Mar 27, 2023
Ottawa's slow rollout of internet to First Nations creating economic rift: audit
The federal government's slow rollout of high-speed internet to rural areas is putting First Nations at an economic disadvantage while billions of dollars earmarked to fix the issue remains untouched,...
Mar 27, 2023
‘It’s momentous:’ Mohawk language program to launch at First Nations University
The First Nations University of Canada will be bringing another form of Indigenous language to its school that is considered a first of its kind.Starting in the fall, the Regina-based university will ...
Mar 25, 2023
Sask. sisters win at First Nations Spelling Bee, qualify for National Championship
Two sisters will be representing Saskatchewan at the Spelling Bee National Championships.The Saskatchewan First Nations Spelling Bee was held in Saskatoon last week with over 150 students from 21 diff...
Mar 21, 2023
