First Nations

Court rejects bid by AFN National Chief RoseAnne Archibald to overturn suspension

OTTAWA - The Assembly of First Nations says an Ontario court has rejected a bid by National Chief RoseAnne Archibald to overturn her recent suspension. The organization issued a statement Thursday say...

Jul 01, 2022

Construction begins on Kinistin reserve family resource centre

The Tikinagan Centre will be at the heart of the Kinistin reserve, located roughly 40 kilometres southeast of Melfort. Tikinagan means 'cradleboard' in Cree. The 8,571 square foot building will house ...

Jul 01, 2022

Preliminary hearing date set for Muskoday manslaughter case

A fatal shooting incident early Christmas morning on the Muskoday First Nation is getting closer to the trial stage.On Monday, when the matter was discussed at Prince Albert Provincial Court, a prelim...

Jun 28, 2022

'Baby bison is history being made' says head of Wanuskewin Park

The head of the Wanuskewin Heritage Park and member of Red Earth Cree Nation shared the news of six new bison calves born at the park near Saskatoon.Darlen Brander said that welcoming the new addition...

Jun 23, 2022

Federal Court to hear injunction request of PBCN planned by-election

Members of Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) are scheduled to vote next month in a by-election but in the meantime a woman who was ousted last month as Chief aims to put a halt to the proceedings an...

Jun 22, 2022

New building highlighting Indigenous people and artifacts celebrates grand opening in Melfort

The Melfort and District Museum celebrated National Indigenous Peoples Day with a new exhibit.After roughly six years of work, the Indigenous Peoples and Archaeology Building had its grand opening on ...

Jun 21, 2022

'A place for healing': Woodland Wellness Centre opens near La Ronge

A long-time dream of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) became a reality Tuesday as a large crowd and long list of dignitaries attended the grand opening of the Woodland Wellness Centre. "I just wan...

Jun 21, 2022

‘This is still a rescue mission’: Update provided on day 64 of search for Frank Young

It has been 64 days since Frank Young went missing, but the community is still committed to finding him.On Tuesday morning, to coincide with National Indigenous Peoples Day, leadership from Red Earth ...

Jun 21, 2022

'A scary situation': All Stanley Mission residents ordered to evacuate

All residents of Stanley Mission have been ordered to evacuate after the McCafe fire quickly began moving towards the community last night. The general evacuation began around 8 a.m. with registration...

Jun 10, 2022

Cumberland House to celebrate Delta Day

With fried fish and bannock on the menu, it's hard to go wrong with any event.Add saving the Saskatchewan River Delta and it just gets better. Cumberland House will celebrate a year of effort in savin...

Jun 09, 2022