Tag Archives: First Nations
Marguerite Riel Centre hosts Indigenous Gathering
The Marguerite Riel Centre (MRC) put on an Indigenous Gathering at the Kerry Vickar Centre on Thursday, in honour of National Indigenous People’s Day, which is on Friday. From 9 a.m. until 4 p.m...
Jun 20, 2024
Over 50 Sask. First Nations receive first of their kind gas safety signs
New safety signs, designed by a Saskatchewan Indigenous artist, are being rolled across 52 gasified First Nations throughout the province.SaskEnergy's aim with the project is to deliver natural gas sa...
Jun 18, 2024
Pioneer in Indigenous governance and education honoured
A man whose life is dedicated to the advancement of First Nations rights, sovereignty and Indigenous education was honoured recently by the First Nations University of Canada. Senator Solomon Sanderso...
Jun 17, 2024
PBCN searching for missing man from Deschambeault Lake
The leadership of Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) is asking for the public's help in locating Dominic Custer, a 27-year-old member of PBCN's community of Deschambeault Lake who has been missing si...
Jun 12, 2024
LLRIB RCMP officer first to wear ribbon skirt during academy grad
RCMP Const. Emeri Carriere-Mackenzie, from the Lac La Ronge Indian Band, is the first ever cadet to graduate from the RCMP Academy with the honour of wearing a ribbon skirt. In a media release issued ...
Jun 12, 2024
As healing continues, James Smith Cree Nation leadership calls for increased policing
Leadership from the James Smith Cree Nation continue to review an RCMP internal report and its findings on the policing response to the mass stabbing on the reserve in September 2022. Chief Robert Hea...
Jun 11, 2024
Cumberland House woman part of hit TV series "Alone"
A woman who was raised on the trapline in northeast Saskatchewan, and who works as a tour operator, has been offered a great opportunity to represent not only her family and community, but also her cu...
Jun 11, 2024
'This is an epidemic across the country': Overdose awareness walk headed to Regina
Noting the number of personal friends and family members she knows who are addicted to drugs, Erica Hennie became emotional when she explained how their usage affects her, causing feelings of stress, ...
Jun 10, 2024
Canada’s Got Talent winner Rebecca Strong to perform at upcoming Rattlers game
Rebecca Strong, who was catapulted to fame after winning the million-dollar prize on Canada's Got Talent last month, will make a halftime performance during an upcoming Saskatchewan Rattlers game in S...
Jun 10, 2024
Northern students present Lt. Gov. with special teepee art
A special piece of art created by students at Carlton High School in Prince Albert will make its way to Government House in Regina in time for National Indigenous People's Day. The artwork is a teepee...
Jun 07, 2024