First Nations

‘He fought to the death’: Families of stabbing victims seek answers and support

Words don't come easy right now for Deborah McLean."I'm in shock. I'm in shock right now."As a headwoman for the James Smith Cree Nation, she is assisting to the needs of her family and friends in the...

Sep 06, 2022

Gathering of Nations celebrates Indigenous culture

Over the course of the next few days, residents from over a dozen communities across northern Saskatchewan will be in Prince Albert for a special event.The Gathering of Nations, hosted by Prince Alber...

Aug 30, 2022

'Sort of who I am': Cree youth hopes to inspire others with science videos

A single eagle feather sits on the kitchen table in Simon Monteith's home. Next to it is an array of household products including hydrogen peroxide, dish soap, food colouring and a baking dish. The sc...

Aug 27, 2022

Tanisi: Indigenous 1st Designs draws on local artists, Cree culture for grand opening

South Hill Mall was host to a grand opening of a unique new store. The items on the shelves, however, represented only a small part of the store's significance.Today, Aug. 19, was the grand opening of...

Aug 19, 2022

Awareness for Indigenous languages growing amidst new census data

While new census data may be showing a decline in the number of Indigenous language speakers, one college instructor sees hope for the future.According to the census information recently released on l...

Aug 18, 2022

Report: Saskatchewan on pace for around 450 opioid-related deaths in 2022

Saskatchewan is on pace to set a new record of opioid-related deaths for a calendar year.According to the Saskatchewan Coroners Service drug toxicity deaths report, there have been 74 confirmed fatal ...

Aug 17, 2022

Government announces settlement on unpaid treaty salaries at Beardy’s & Okemasis Cree Nation

A First Nation in north-central Saskatchewan was the site of a visit from Canada's Minister for Crown-Indigenous Relations.On Monday, Minister Marc Miller joined Chief Edwin Ananas of Beardy's & O...

Aug 08, 2022

Government reaches settlement agreement with Muskeg Lake Cree Nation

The federal government has reached a settlement with a Saskatchewan First Nation that dates back over 100 years.Minister for Crown-Indigenous Relations, Marc Miller, met with the leadership of Muskeg ...

Aug 04, 2022

Suicide rate in northern girls 26 times higher, a part of psychiatric crisis

Indigenous girls in northern Saskatchewan take their own lives at 26 times the rate of their southern counterparts and they have been relying on services in Prince Albert, said Carla Beck of the NDP. ...

Aug 04, 2022

Mistawasis and Muskeg Lake partnering on first Indigenous-led living lab in Canada

The first ever Indigenous-led living lab in Canada is happening west of Prince Albert.Mistawasis Nhiyawak and Muskeg Lake Cree Nation are overseeing 'The Bridge To Land Water Sky' project which aims t...

Aug 02, 2022