First Nations

'This is my life': Buffy Sainte-Marie pushes against doubts over Indigenous ancestry

Buffy Sainte-Marie is pushing back on a news report that questions her Indigenous heritage, maintaining she has never lied about her identity. The iconic singer, songwriter and activist says the recen...

Nov 23, 2023

First Nations decisions on tourism on Indigenous land must be respected: minister

Canada's new tourism minister said Indigenous rights and decision-making must be respected in how the country operates and develops its tourist industry, which may present unique opportunities for Abo...

Nov 18, 2023

Feds launch $10M program for small businesses in Indigenous tourism

VANCOUVER - The federal government has launched a $10-million program to provide grants to small businesses involved in Indigenous tourism across Canada.The fund, to be administered by the Indigenous ...

Nov 17, 2023

Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan names nominees for provincial awards

Individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to multiculturalism in Saskatchewan, will be recognized later this month during the Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan (MCoS) ...

Nov 15, 2023

Cree actor hopes to inspire Indigenous people to pursue career in film and media

A new podcast that will launch later this month from Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation actor Joel Montgrand is meant to serve as an inspiration for Indigenous Peoples to pursue a career in film and media. ...

Nov 15, 2023

'Music is powerful': First-ever Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards wraps up a success

After years of dreaming, wishing, planning and preparing, Indigenous musicians in Saskatchewan finally had their moment in the spotlight.The first-ever Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards took the st...

Nov 13, 2023

Mental health app for Canadian veterans named after Saskatchewan mass stabbing victim

Earl Burns was a veteran of the Canadian military who tried to protect his family and Saskatchewan community of James Smith Cree Nation until his very last breath. A non-profit app in the works has be...

Nov 11, 2023

'They were warriors': PAGC ceremony honours indigenous veterans

Steven Ross says the men who volunteered to fight during World War I and World War 2 were warriors.The former grand chief of the Saskatchewan First Nations' Veterans Association, was among the speaker...

Nov 10, 2023

Inmates at Pine Grove refusing food, claim water causing boils

Concerns related to the quality of water at the Pine Grove Correctional Centre (PGCC) is, according to an inmate's advocacy group, among the reasons why a small group of inmates is refusing tray servi...

Nov 07, 2023

Barriers continue for those seeking residential school documents from P.A. Diocese

While a search for residential school documents from Prince Albert is hitting many obstacles and leaving some frustrated, the local Diocese says it's doing what it can to help.On Oct. 25, Saskatchewan...

Nov 06, 2023