Tag Archives: First Nations
Swiss museum returns two artifacts to the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) confederacy
MONTREAL - Two artifacts sacred to some of Canada's Indigenous peoples are now back on home territory after a Swiss museum returned them to the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) confederacy this month. The obj...
Feb 19, 2023
Who should be the face of Canada’s $20 Bill?
As the next chapter in the British Commonwealth unfolds in the coming months, some are wondering if royalty should continue to adorn Canadian money.Queen Elizabeth II's portrait has graced the $20 bil...
Feb 18, 2023
Court says PBCN chief removal attempt was unfair, Elder Council breached code
Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation's Chief Karen Bird has been backed by a federal court judge in her stance that an attempt to remove her as chief was unfair and breached the band's election code. Madame J...
Feb 17, 2023
FSIN believes First Nations person should be next RCMP Commissioner
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) is calling on the RCMP to appoint a First Nations person as the police service's next Commissioner.This comes as the current Commissioner Brenda L...
Feb 17, 2023
Bed bug infestation at Northern Sask elementary school
There are no classes this week at Big River First Nation's Mistahi Sipiy Elementary School, and the reason why has nothing to do with recent challenges like a shortage of teachers or the effects of th...
Feb 15, 2023
City approves OSB mill subdivision
The City of Prince Albert has approved a request by the group planning to build a new OSB mill to section off 200 acres of land near the pulp mill. While not all the hurdles have been crossed yet, May...
Feb 14, 2023
LISTEN: The importance of narratives as shared by an Indigenous Elder
For generations, Indigenous people shared the accounts of their origins and traditions that make them who they truly are.During the month of February, this important practice is highlighted during Abo...
Feb 09, 2023
Four names in running for Muskoday chief
Residents of Muskoday will have a new chief following the upcoming election as Ava Bear has opted not to run again. Yesterday was nomination day for the First Nation which resulted in four people runn...
Feb 07, 2023
'Surprised but not surprised': Cree hockey player discusses continual issue of racism in sport
One of the Western Hockey League's (WHL) greatest players, who is Cree, said he isn't surprised to see Indigenous players today being racially discriminated against.Dan Hodgson, who played three years...
Feb 06, 2023
Murray Lake Ice Fishing Derby fundraiser to help youth
Outdoor enthusiasts will be gearing up to head to Murray Lake near Cochin for the upcoming Ice Fishing Derby. The event will be held on March 4, from noon to 4 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Saulteaux and...
Feb 05, 2023
