First Nations

PBCN and Foran Mining Corp. sign economic partnership agreement

A freshly signed collaboration agreement between the Foran Mining Corporation and Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN), aims to provide big rewards for PBCN members.According to a press release Monday,...

Jul 17, 2023

Indigenous youth in Sask. take part in summer science camps

Dozens of Indigenous youth had a chance to learn the fundamentals of science during different summer camps put on by the University of Regina and the First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv).The Sc...

Jul 16, 2023

Cultural sharing key part of North American Indigenous Games as sacred fire lit

Organizers of the North American Indigenous Games ignited a sacred fire on Saturday, saying the rekindling of First Nations culture is at the heart of the sports competition."We set the goal at these ...

Jul 15, 2023

Recognizing one year for Saskatchewan’s ‘Wandering Metis’

Back to Batoche Days is not only a great celebration for the province's Metis people, it also marks one year since the start of "The Wandering Metis."Jason McKay has used that moniker since Back to Ba...

Jul 15, 2023

Reconciliation Melfort asking for city and its residents to do more

A local group from Melfort is trying to get the city and its residents to do more when it comes to reconciliation.Reconciliation Melfort was at the city's latest council meeting, at which they present...

Jul 13, 2023

Recognition of First Nations rights a 'sticking' point in new policing law plan: AFN

A lawyer for the Assembly of First Nations says including the recognition of rights is a "sticking" point as the organization negotiates a new policing bill with Ottawa.Julie McGregor updated chiefs g...

Jul 12, 2023

Cumberland House Cree Nation Expands Food and Medicine Forest

A Food and Medicine Forest in Northeast Saskatchewan is seeding very good results. Cumberland House Cree Nation and Cumberland Wood Products are announcing the expansion of their Food and Medicine For...

Nigel Maxwell Jul 08, 2023

Cumberland House Cree Nation Expands Food and Medicine Forest

A food and medicine forest in Northeast Saskatchewan is seeding very good results.Cumberland House Cree Nation and Cumberland Wood Products have confirmed expansion of their Food and Medicine Forest P...

Jul 08, 2023

RCMP musical ride coming to James Smith Cree Nation

The RCMP's Musical Ride performs in up to 50 communities across Canada each year, and later this month one of those stops will include James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN).The performance will take place on...

Jul 07, 2023

City of Humboldt committed to reconciliation all-year round

Just because June (National Indigenous History Month) is over, doesn't mean the City of Humboldt isn't focused on reconciliation.Back in January, the city and Heritage Saskatchewan, along with their p...

Jul 06, 2023