First Nations

High school completion, income levels increasing for First Nations peoples: StatCan

Status First Nations people in Canada have seen some improvement in several key aspects of daily life, Statistics Canada has found, citing gains in areas ranging from household income levels to intern...

Oct 22, 2023

Low water levels prompt State of Emergency for Village of Cumberland House and Cree Nation

A northern Saskatchewan village and First Nation says there's insufficient water and are now in a State of Emergency.The Metis Nation-Saskatchewan along with Cumberland House and Cumberland House Cree...

Oct 19, 2023

'Shaken us to the core': Sask. First Nation says more support needed as violent crimes rise

Following the death of a teenager and growing concerns around violence, a Saskatchewan First Nation is pleading for help to ensure its residents feel safe again.On Oct. 1, a 17-year-old boy was found ...

Oct 18, 2023

Sask. First Nation declares state of emergency following death of teen in Deschambault Lake

A Saskatchewan First Nation said it is in mourning after the death of a teenager in Deschambault Lake and is declaring a state of emergency.Earlier this month, a 17-year-old was found deceased in Desc...

Oct 17, 2023

Beaded sculpture on display in P.A. takes history & adds creativity to make something new

No word exists to describe the sculpture local artist and teacher Orlanda Flett has created that now sits in a gallery in downtown Prince Albert.Flett herself had a hard time describing her artwork - ...

Oct 16, 2023

Uranium exploration company signs agreement to ensure sustainable future for Athabasca Basin

A company in the business of discovering uranium in northern Saskatchewan has signed an exploration agreement with a non-profit organization that protects the lands and waters of the Athabasca Basin a...

Oct 16, 2023

Sturgeon Lake holds sod-turning ceremony for new Birthing Centre

A dream is one step closer to becoming a reality for Sturgeon Lake First Nation.The community held a sod-turning ceremony on Tuesday for its new birthing centre. Around 100 people were in attendance t...

Oct 10, 2023

PAGC hands out roughly 3,000 food hampers for Thanksgiving

Thousands of people in and around Prince Albert had a turkey dinner for Thanksgiving thanks to the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC).They held their food drive last week with roughly 3,000 hampers be...

Oct 10, 2023

Canoe Lake man looking at the road ahead after being named 4th Vice-Chief of the FSIN

A former WHL player said he's still celebrating a big win but is ready to represent First Nations people in the executive of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN).Craig McCallum of Can...

Oct 10, 2023

Rally calling for change and accountability with police held in P.A.

The memory of two men killed after confrontations with police was front and centre and family, friends, and supporters to call for accountability, change, and action.On Friday afternoon, holding neon ...

Oct 07, 2023