First Nations

'This is not an Indian problem. This is a social problem,' BATC chief says as policing concerns escalate

Chiefs with the Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs (BATC) say shootings, gang activity, drug trafficking and delayed RCMP response times have created a public-safety crisis in their communities, and the...

Dec 01, 2025

La Ronge doctors submitted scurvy findings to peer-viewed journal

One year after La Ronge doctors diagnosed more than two dozen cases of scurvy, they are now waiting for their finding to be published in a peer-reviewed journal. "Hopefully that goes through," said Dr...

Nov 27, 2025

Cumberland House lawsuit over Nipawin dams ends at Supreme Court

The decision by the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal regarding a legal challenge over consultation filed by Cumberland House Cree Nation will stand. On November 30th, the Supreme Court declined to hear th...

Nov 27, 2025

Northern rescue exposes major emergency-response gaps, says Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation

Stating a couple in their late 50s requiring medical attention was left stranded for nearly two days in a remote area of Northern Saskatchewan before being rescued, leadership at Peter Ballantyne Cree...

Nov 25, 2025

James Smith buys 10 acres near The Yard in Prince Albert

James Smith Cree Nation has purchased almost 10 acres of land in Prince Albert between the Habitat for Humanity ReStore and The Yard access on Marquis Road. The Office of the Chief announced on Novemb...

Nov 24, 2025

Historic St. Louis bridge restoration project reaches finish line

Referring to a plan and work that began seven years ago, Michel Dub says they've been able to demonstrate what a group of volunteers can do when they have lots of time and lots of patience on their ha...

Nov 24, 2025

New legislation could expand First Nations status — here’s what you need to know

OTTAWA - Senators have passed sweeping amendments to a bill that would simplify the transfer of First Nations status between generations, but it's not clear yet if those changes will pass the House of...

Nov 22, 2025

Province, RCMP respond after MLTC raises alarm over police shortages in northern Sask. First Nations

The Saskatchewan government and RCMP are responding to public-safety concerns raised Wednesday by the Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC), which warned that chronic police shortages and long waits for o...

Nov 20, 2025

'We need presence': MLTC presses province as police shortages fuel First Nations public-safety crisis

Leaders with the Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC) feel their communities are facing a public-safety crisis fuelled by chronic RCMP shortages, long response times and a policing model that they believ...

Nov 19, 2025

Art exhibit showcases found collection of traditional moccasins

Scott Robertson nearly cried when he discovered a small collection of moccasins while cleaning out his father's basement this summer. In June, Robertson Trading - a cherished landmark and hub in North...

Nov 19, 2025