Tag Archives: First Nations
Berries and roses planted in the thousands in Cumberland House
Over 4,000 new berry plants and some medically significant ones are now in the ground in Cumberland House Cree Nation.The newly created community forest sits on two acres of land on Pemican Portage st...
Jul 04, 2022
‘When is enough enough?’: Woman wants dog restrictions for First Nation communities after brother’s death
Giselle Thomas wants to see change in First Nations communities after alleging her older brother was mauled to death by two dogs.Thomas and her brother, Noel, are both from Witchekan Lake First Nation...
Jul 04, 2022
New Indigenous Outdoor Learning Centre opens at Hanin Creek
SaskPolytech and the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) recently celebrated the launch of a project meant to increase cultural awareness.The Indigenous Outdoor Learning Centre is an extension of the H...
Jul 02, 2022
Canada Day celebrations include time of reflection for many
While Canada Day celebrates the creation of the nation, for many Indigenous peoples it's a reminder of what was taken from them. At the celebrations along the riverbank in Prince Albert, Reina Morin a...
Jul 01, 2022
Court rejects bid by AFN National Chief RoseAnne Archibald to overturn suspension
OTTAWA - The Assembly of First Nations says an Ontario court has rejected a bid by National Chief RoseAnne Archibald to overturn her recent suspension. The organization issued a statement Thursday say...
Jul 01, 2022
Construction begins on Kinistin reserve family resource centre
The Tikinagan Centre will be at the heart of the Kinistin reserve, located roughly 40 kilometres southeast of Melfort. Tikinagan means 'cradleboard' in Cree. The 8,571 square foot building will house ...
Jul 01, 2022
Preliminary hearing date set for Muskoday manslaughter case
A fatal shooting incident early Christmas morning on the Muskoday First Nation is getting closer to the trial stage.On Monday, when the matter was discussed at Prince Albert Provincial Court, a prelim...
Jun 28, 2022
'Baby bison is history being made' says head of Wanuskewin Park
The head of the Wanuskewin Heritage Park and member of Red Earth Cree Nation shared the news of six new bison calves born at the park near Saskatoon.Darlen Brander said that welcoming the new addition...
Jun 23, 2022
'A horrific practice': Former P.A. resident vowing to end coerced sterilization
A former Prince Albert resident is bringing to light a serious issue that has affected thousands of First Nations people across Canada. Dr. Unjali Malhotra works with the Frist Nations Health Authorit...
Jun 23, 2022
Federal Court to hear injunction request of PBCN planned by-election
Members of Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) are scheduled to vote next month in a by-election but in the meantime a woman who was ousted last month as Chief aims to put a halt to the proceedings an...
Jun 22, 2022
