Tag Archives: First Nations

SaskMusic hosting virtual concert for National Indigenous Peoples' Day
SaskMusic is ready to help mark National Indigenous Peoples' Day.The organization is hosting a virtual concert which will be streamed on Facebook and YouTube Saturday night. One of the performers for ...
Jun 19, 2020

Elder isolated at remote fishing camp finds peace of mind amid global pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic brought a new normal into our lives, but for Elder Annie Mckenzie, life has gone back to an earlier time. Less than a week after the World Health Organization declared the sta...
Jun 17, 2020

New riverbank interpretive signs honour Indigenous history
Prince Albert's downtown riverbank is now home to seven new interpretive signs detailing the histories of the Indigenous groups that have lived in the area for thousands of years. The informational di...
Jun 16, 2020

New video shows RCMP tackling, punching Alberta chief during arrest
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. - New video has emerged of the violent arrest of a prominent chief of a northern Alberta First Nation. The Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation says the RCMP dash-camera vid...
Jun 12, 2020

Alberta First Nations appeal suspension of environmental monitoring in oilpatch
EDMONTON - Three northern Alberta First Nations want to appeal the province's decision to suspend environmental monitoring in the oilpatch. The Mikisew Cree First Nation, the Fort McKay First Nat...
Jun 08, 2020

Filmmaker from Tisdale produces film in hopes of fostering connection in youth
A young filmmaker originally from Tisdale is hoping to teach young people about real connection in a time of technology addiction.Cheyanna Kid created her animated film with a $10,000 grant through of...
Jun 04, 2020

Federal delay of MMIWG action plan sparks dismay ahead of inquiry anniversary
OTTAWA - Disheartened, disappointed, disbelieving. But still determined. Indigenous women and leaders fighting to end violence against Indigenous women in Canada say that's how they feel about Wednesd...
Jun 02, 2020

Fort à la Corne wildfire doubles in size
The wildfire burning in the Fort la Corne Forest east of Prince Albert doubled in size overnight. It was estimated at 5,303 hectares.The fire started May 8 but jumped a guard Thursday fanned by high w...
May 15, 2020

Lare Pahtayken’s unconventional path to the Tisdale Trojans
May 1 was "signing day" for many teams in the Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League (SMAAAHL) to reveal their player commitments for the 2020-21 season.The Tisdale Trojans announced most of their new ...
May 15, 2020

Complaints about 'arbitrary' nature of lockdown boundary
There's increasing frustration for some people who are unable to get to communities for leisure purposes within the large Northern Saskatchewan Administration District (NSAD), which is currently under...
May 12, 2020