Tag Archives: First Nations
'Pushed to the back': First Nations women under-represented as chiefs in Canada
More than a year after Sheila North unsuccessfully ran to lead one of Manitoba's largest First Nations political organizations, the Cree leader and journalist is ready to try again. The Assembly of Ma...
Oct 08, 2022
Cost estimate for proposed Water Treatment Plant and pipeline project climbs to under $80 million
Citing rising costs related to inflation, materials, and construction costs, the committee exploring a regional Water Treatment Plant (WTP) and pipeline project in the Prince Albert area, says the new...
Oct 07, 2022
Muskoday First Nation hosts STC Fall Assembly in P.A.
It was called a day for the people, as several First Nations held a special gathering in Prince Albert. Leaders and representatives from member nations of the Saskatoon Tribal Council came to the city...
Oct 07, 2022
Muskoday and MLCN introducing bilingual traffic signs
In the coming weeks, people travelling through Muskoday First Nation and Montreal Lake Cree Nation (MLCN) will notice something a little different about the traffic signage.Signs that advise people wh...
Oct 06, 2022
'Starting to heal': Victim of Saskatchewan mass stabbing wakes in hospital a widow
Joyce and Earl Burns were childhood sweethearts. They grew up together on James Smith Cree Nation in Saskatchewan, first as neighbours, then as husband and wife. "It was childhood love," said Victor S...
Oct 06, 2022
Buffalo River Dene Nation re-issues state of emergency
Buffalo River Den Nation has re-issued a State of Emergency in response to an escalating problem of gang violence and drugs on the First Nation, and is looking for support to deal with the problem. Du...
Oct 05, 2022
Muskoday First Nation featured in short educational film
The small community of Muskoday First Nation was chosen this year for a special project that could very well have a far-reaching impact.Through a provincial government grant, a 30-minute video was cre...
Oct 05, 2022
Missing Ahtahkakoop man found in Hines Lake
RCMP have confirmed the discovery of the body of a missing man in Ahtahkakoop. The 56-year-old man was found on October 2 just before 2 p.m. in Hines Lake. He had been reported missing the day before....
Oct 05, 2022
Young woman killed in fatal rollover at Sturgeon Lake First Nation
The cause of a tragic crash Monday night, at Sturgeon Lake First Nation, is being investigated by Prince Albert RCMP.A 23-year-old woman died following a single vehicle rollover on Meridian Road. She ...
Oct 04, 2022
Sweetgrass illustrator Azby Whitecalf uses talents to bring stories to life
Local Indigenous artist Azby Whitecalf said being able to create the art for a new children's book has been a fun opportunity to get in touch with their (preferred pronoun) own inner child at the same...
Sep 30, 2022
