First Nations

Indigenous beaded artwork presented to City of Melfort during latest council meeting

The City of Melfort received a special gift during their latest monthly council meeting, courtesy of two local groups and participating citizens.An Indigenous art piece was received by Mayor Glenn Geo...

Sep 12, 2023

Province provides funds to purchase emergency shelter for North Battleford

A new property has been purchased to house an emergency shelter in North Battleford.Saskatchewan's Ministry of Social Services announced Wednesday that they will provide $219,000 to help the Battlefor...

Sep 07, 2023

Mustangs receive new September logo courtesy of James Smith artist

The Melfort Mustangs will be using an entirely new logo for one game this month.Courtesy of James Smith Cree Nation artist Jerry Whitehead, the team will be wearing the colour orange on Sept. 30 as a ...

Sep 07, 2023

Prince Albert dance group wraps up competitive season on winning note

Northern Prairie Dancers have ended their competitive season on top.Competing last weekend in Reedy Creek, MB, the group won first place at the Asham Stomperfest's square dance competition. Modeste Mc...

Sep 06, 2023

City of Melfort showcasing James Smith Cree Nation artist

A James Smith Cree Nation artist and his paintings are being featured in an exhibit this month, courtesy of the City of Melfort.For the entirety of September, Jerry Whitehead's work will be displayed ...

Sep 06, 2023

One Arrow celebrates opening of new conference centre and cultural camp

One Arrow First Nation Chief Janine Baldhead says the opening of a new conference centre and cultural Camp represents a great opportunity for the community and surrounding area.Well over 100 people tu...

Sep 05, 2023

Victims of mass stabbing attack on James Smith & Weldon remembered one year later

It was one year ago today that multiple people lost their lives in a senseless attack on the James Smith Cree Nation and in the Village of Weldon.On Sept. 4, 2022, 32-year-old Myles Sanderson killed 1...

Sep 04, 2023

Racism partly to blame for unequal health care provided to Indigenous women: PHAC study

Racism and the lack of primary care providers mean off-reserve First Nations, Mtis and Inuit women and girls have poorer health overall compared to their non-Indigenous counterparts, says a study by t...

Aug 28, 2023

Nations gather at Chief Joseph Custer reserve

Chiefs, veterans and other dignitaries were drummed into the main tent at the Chief Joseph Custer grounds in Prince Albert Monday morning. The Prince Albert Grand Council is once again hosting the Gat...

Aug 28, 2023

New partnership opens the door for Youth Councils in the MLTC

A new tool to encourage and empower youth in northern Saskatchewan will soon be coming to communities in the Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC).It's all part of a new initiative and partnership between...

Aug 25, 2023