First Nations

New travel centre just the first step in growing the economy at Beardy’s & Okemasis

After years of planning, consulting and construction, a new business is open for Beardy's & Okemasis Cree Nation, but it's not just the opening of the new travel centre that's getting the attentio...

Aug 25, 2023

Families impacted by mass stabbings at JSCN find support at Traditional Health gathering

Nearly a year has passed since Joyce Burns's husband Earl was stabbed and killed and the scars are still very fresh.Joyce was one of many survivors at this week's Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Na...

Aug 25, 2023

James Smith Cree Nation acknowledges those who helped after mass stabbings in 2022

Those who helped during last year's mass stabbing on the James Smith Cree Nation were officially thanked by the entire community On Monday, Aug. 21.The public thank you directed to everyone who assist...

Aug 21, 2023

James Smith Cree Nation hosting traditional healing gathering to recover from stabbing rampage

A Saskatchewan First Nation that was the site of a mass stabbing last year is hosting a gathering of traditional healing. James Smith Cree Nation Chief Wally Burns says up to 3,000 people from across ...

Aug 21, 2023

Federal underfunding Indigenous housing leads to years-long wait-lists, frustration

Stefania Giesbrecht was hoping that by the time she finished her studies, she could move back to her community of Saugeen First Nation.But after nine years on a wait-list, the single mother of three s...

Aug 19, 2023

FSIN rejects new provincial policy on duty to consult with First Nations

The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) said it does not accept the Province's revised consultation policy with First Nations and Metis people.On Friday, the Government of Saskatchewan a...

Aug 11, 2023

Province updates policy on duty to consult with Sask. First Nations

The Government of Saskatchewan says it's strengthening its commitment to meaningful consultation with First Nation and Mtis communities.On Friday, the province released its revised consultation policy...

Aug 11, 2023

English River First Nation reports 83 possible unmarked graves at residential school site

A First Nation community in northern Saskatchewan is sharing the grim details of the first phase in a ground penetrating radar search at a former residential school site.The English River First Nation...

Aug 10, 2023

Guatemala-based group extends hand on First Nations' residential school searches

OTTAWA - A Guatemala-based forensic anthropology organization is extending its hand to Indigenous Peoples in Canada looking to potentially recover remains of children on the grounds of former resident...

Aug 05, 2023

Kinistin Saulteaux Nation signs agricultural benefits claim, hosts ribbon cutting for new resource center

Wednesday (Aug. 2) marked a big day for the Kinistin Salteaux Nation (KSN), as federal government officials present to celebrate multiple accomplishments.First, Felix Thomas, Chief of the Kinistin Sau...

Aug 03, 2023