First Nations

Muskoday woman invited to compete at World Championship of Performing Arts

International Women's Day is a day that pays tribute to the successes of women from around the globe, and acknowledges the daily sacrifices they make for the betterment of their families and communiti...

Mar 08, 2024

Métis Nation wraps up conference on housing and homelessness

Addressing the desperate housing needs in Saskatchewan was one of many topics discussed at a conference hosted by the Mtis Nation of Saskatchewan (MN-S).More than 300 people, from government and indus...

Mar 08, 2024

New season of made in Sask. series filmed in Air Ronge and La Ronge

If you pay close attention to an upcoming food show on TV, you might notice some familiar people and landscapes.The new season of Flat Out Food, a made-in-Saskatchewan docuseries that puts homegrown i...

Feb 28, 2024

‘I’m really worried’: What will the future hold for Indigenous news media in Sask?

Imagine if a First Nations story could no longer be told and the voices were silenced with no certainty on whether or not they could ever be heard again.While that may seem farfetched for many, especi...

Feb 23, 2024

NITHA raising awareness of sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections as numbers increase

The Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) is once again trying to raise awareness of Sexually Transmitted and Blood Borne Infections (STBBI).The organization held its annual conference this w...

Feb 23, 2024

Former Sask. police chief to lead community safety at Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation

A man who led the Prince Albert and Saskatoon Police Services for several years has a new job, overseeing the safety of a Saskatchewan First Nation.The Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) announced Th...

Feb 23, 2024

Too early to forecast 2024 wildfire season: SPSA

While Alberta has already started the 2024 wildfire season, it doesn't appear Saskatchewan will be doing that anytime soon. Earlier this week, the Government of Alberta declared the start of its wildf...

Feb 22, 2024

Musical duo celebrate 10 years of sobriety, look to inspire and help others

Two brothers are making 'Braided Waves' by celebrating their 10 years of sobriety together and are looking for a fresh start. The duo, made up of Lawrence and Dwayne Brass based out of Saskatoon, bega...

Feb 20, 2024

Sask. Indigenous newspaper to go on hiatus

After nearly 30 years in the business, a Saskatchewan newspaper is making some tough decisions for its future.Eagle Feather News, based out of Saskatoon, announced earlier this week it was going on hi...

Feb 15, 2024

James Smith Cree Nation signs up for FirstAlerts emergency app

A local First Nation is the first in Canada to sign up for a new emergency alert system.A news conference was held at James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN) Wednesday to sign an agreement with TryCycle Data S...

Feb 14, 2024