First Nations

Lost memories in Waterhen as community looks to future of school

As the embers continue to smolder, Waterhen Lake First Nation Chief Blaine Fiddler reflects on the lost memories. "That building was the hub centre of the community and (everyone) is pretty devastated...

May 29, 2024

James Smith Wellness Centre operational plans complete

The community of James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN) has made yet another big step towards the construction of its new Wellness Centre.After the culmination of two years of work, the James Smith Wellness P...

May 28, 2024

'Quit bandaging it and fix the road': Mayor of Cumberland House

The Cumberland House First Nation has joined the Northern Village of Cumberland House in declaring a state of emergency due to the condition of Highway 123 which provides the only access to hospitals,...

May 24, 2024

Evolution of education continues in East Central Saskatchewan

While embracing the knowledge of yesterday through a land-based education program, the East Central First Nations Education Authority is focused on their goals - teaching the leaders of tomorrow. Dire...

May 23, 2024

A howling success: female lacrosse club prevails in inaugural season

A first of its kind lacrosse program in Saskatchewan, that was created to help get girls more active in sports, has experienced a very successful start.Over the weekend the Flatland Coyotes sent three...

May 21, 2024

'I just can't believe it': Rebecca Strong overwhelmed with joy after winning Canada's Got Talent

In the final moments before her name was called, Prince Albert's Rebecca Strong held her breath and crossed her fingers, with millions of Canadians watching. In a split second, her life changed as she...

May 15, 2024

Metis early childhood educators honoured in special ceremony in Regina

To help commemorate Early Childhood Educators (ECE) Month, the Metis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) honoured some of their best educators recently.A special awards gala took place with the Saskatchewan Ea...

May 13, 2024

Melfort MMIWG2S+ Walk raises awareness, brings people together

The smell of sage filled the air as a large crowd gathered to show their support for those missing or murdered across Canada. The second annual Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-...

May 04, 2024

New funding announced for study to look at Indigenous policing for the PAGC

The reality of Indigenous-led policing in northern Saskatchewan took another big step. On Friday, the provincial and federal governments and Grand Chief Brian Hardlotte of the Prince Albert Grand Coun...

May 03, 2024

New provincial funding to help boost Indigenous partnership in natural resource projects

The province is making a large investment to help grow Indigenous partnerships in the natural resource sector. On Monday, the Government of Saskatchewan announced a $400,000 investment in the First Na...

Apr 29, 2024