First Nations

Marguerite Riel Centre hosting Family Culture Event at Candle Lake

A fun and unique event to highlight Indigenous culture. The Marguerite Riel Centre is hosting Family Culture Camp Aug. 25 through 28. The camp will be held at Camp Tawow at Candle Lake, and is open to...

Aug 14, 2025

‘We were forgotten’: Denare Beach resident calls for accountability

Dustin Trumbley watched as the fire that destroyed the northern community of Denare Beach burned his home down.He and his fiance, Joanne Churchill, had evacuated to his family's home in Swan River, th...

Aug 11, 2025

Melfort Museum displaying historic bison bone collection

A new display at the Melfort Museum looks back thousands of years. The Bison Bones display is set up and the public is invited to take a look. Curator Brenda Mellon told northeastNOW the museum was fo...

Aug 11, 2025

History made as Yellowstone bison released in Canada for the first time ever

As the sound of ceremonial drums echoed through the fields, a large crowd of people gathered with anticipation Thursday morning just south of the Battlefords to witness a historic moment. For the firs...

Jul 31, 2025

‘A pandemic’: P.A. comes together to shed light on growing crisis

Hundreds wearing red gathered at the Sisters In Spirit monument in downtown Prince Albert on Wednesday to remember family, friends, and loved ones who were taken from them or who haven't returned home...

Jul 30, 2025

Humboldt exploring joint economic collaboration with George Gordon First Nation

The City of Humboldt and George Gordon First Nation, south of Punnichy, are looking to build economic collaboration. They are both participating in the Community Economic Development Initiative (CEDI)...

Jul 30, 2025

WATCH: Research team investigates potential size of Prince Albert area archaeological site

Just over a year since an archaeological dig unearthed a near 11,000 year old bison bone, proving the existence of a human occupation, a team of researchers and volunteers have returned to the site we...

Jul 29, 2025

Indigenous Services Canada to conduct forensic audit of James Smith Cree Nation

Chief Kirby Constant is welcoming news of a forensic audit for James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN).Formal notice received on Friday from Indigenous Services Canada confirmed the audit will be conducted by ...

Jul 25, 2025

PAGC, MN-S call for changes with disaster assistance program; SPSA requests federal help

The Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) wants the Saskatchewan government to revise its Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP) to include trapline cabins. Under the program, assistance is availa...

Jul 23, 2025

Mixed reaction from First Nations after premiers' meeting about major projects

Canada's premiers pledged economic reconciliation with Indigenous people through major infrastructure and resource projects at their semi-annual meeting that began Monday, though several First Nation ...

Jul 22, 2025