Tag Archives: First Nations

RezCross now open on Beardy’s and Okemasis’ Cree Nation
As wildfires continue to spread, the RezCross Emergency Evacuation Centre has been activated under Operation Red Willow. "Our community has always lent a helping hand when called to do so... and our c...
Jun 02, 2025
Number of Sask. wildfire evacuees likely to increase: Premier Scott Moe
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) and Premier Scott Moe anticipate the number of wildfire evacuees in the province to rise over the next week."I do fear, with the weather that we are seeing...
May 31, 2025

Marguerite Riel Centre hosts postponed MMIWGS2 walk
The Marguerite Riel Centre in Melfort hosted a Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people walk on Thursday afternoon at the Memorial Gardens.An event which was postponed from i...
May 29, 2025

Evacuation issued for Weyakwin, PAGC issues State of Emergency amid wildfires
In a somewhat confusing SaskAlert issued Wednesday evening, notice was given that the northern Hamlet of Weyakwin is being evacuated.The community is being threatened by the Ditch02 fire, a human-caus...
May 28, 2025

Throne speech 'didn't go far enough' on Treaty rights, says Onion Lake chief
Onion Lake Cree Nation Chief Henry Lewis is grateful to have witnessed King Charles III deliver Canada's Throne Speech in person - but he is disappointed the address failed to mention Treaty rights."T...
May 27, 2025

Future unclear for wildfire evacuees from Pelican Narrows
Tired and hungry after a near six-hour bus trip, a group of evacuees from Pelican Narrows arrived at the Prince Albert Grand Council Urban Services building in Prince Albert, knowing it won't be long ...
May 26, 2025

Vote verification to take place after MNS Eastern Region II election
The Mtis Nation of Saskatchewan has held their election, and it was an extremely close vote in a local race. In Eastern Region II, incumbent Brent Digness edged Nancy Duns 96 votes to 94 according to ...
May 26, 2025
MSN candidates for president share their thoughts
As part of EFN Media's (Eagle Feather News) coverage of the Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) 2025 general election, we spoke with the candidates for president to learn more about their background, moti...
May 23, 2025

'Right now the community is living in fear': JSCN rolls out plan to address crime and drug crisis
James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN) is taking a proactive approach to addressing crime and what leaders are calling an escalating drug crisis.Following a vote held during a community meeting Tuesday night,...
May 21, 2025

Hundreds gather for Moose Hide walks in Nipawin, Melfort
A walk to raise awareness in the fight to end violence. Moose Hide Campaign Awareness Walks were held in Nipawin and Melfort on Thursday. The events were organized by North East Outreach and Support S...
May 16, 2025