First Nations

Ten people running for Chief at Muskoday First Nation

There appears to be lots of interest in the upcoming band election at Muskoday First Nation.A total of 10 people are running for Chief including the incumbent Ronald M. Bear who is seeking a second te...

Feb 11, 2025

Buffy Sainte-Marie stripped of Order of Canada by Governor General

The appointment of singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie to the Order of Canada has been terminated by the Governor General.The move was announced in the Canada Gazette, the federal government newspape...

Feb 08, 2025

'Historical moment': 11 Yellowstone bison transferred to Sask First Nations

A family of 11 Yellowstone bison from the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes in Montana have been reintroduced to their ancestral land of Mosquito, Grizzly Bear's Head, Lean Man (MGBHLM) First Nat...

Feb 07, 2025

James Smith Cree Nation 'Talking Quilt' received by Sask Polytechnic

An incredibly moving quilt is now in the hands of Saskatchewan Polytechnic. The Talking Quilt was created by the women of James Smith Cree Nation while sharing stories of residential school experience...

Feb 07, 2025

Marguerite Riel Centre expands into second location

Exciting news for the Marguerite Riel Centre (MRC) in Melfort. The organization has opened a second location. "We've been fortunate enough to receive some funding so that we will be opening a second l...

Feb 06, 2025

Unity in the Community cultural event coming to Porcupine Plain

An opportunity to learn about a variety of cultures and have some fun along the way. The third annual Unity in the Community event in Porcupine Plain is coming up on Saturday at the Community Hall. Th...

Feb 04, 2025

'Supposed to live in peace, respect and friendship': Treaty Commissioner works to strengthen relationships through education

Communication has been the common thread throughout Dr. Kathy Walker's life. Growing up on Okanese First Nation in Treaty 4 territory, as she received her higher education at the University of Saskatc...

Feb 03, 2025

Sturgeon Lake First Nation calls on governments to study and protect 11,000 year old settlement

Following a major archaeological discovery west of Prince Albert involving the uncovering of a settlement that dates back 11,000 years, Sturgeon Lake First Nation and its council are calling on local,...

Feb 03, 2025

Federal class action claims government failed to support First Nations with opioid crisis

Has the government of Canada done enough to assist First Nation communities struggling with the opioid crisis and was there, in fact, a breach of a treaty that was signed 150 years ago?Those are among...

Feb 01, 2025

Human trafficking presentation held in Melfort

There were sobering presentations at a human trafficking presentation in Melfort on Thursday. Marguerite Riel Centre presented a 'Help Stop Human Trafficking' event at the Kerry Vickar Centre. Prince ...

Jan 30, 2025