Tag Archives: First Nations
What the census population figures for 2021 revealed about the northeast
Statistics Canada released their population data for the 2021 census and here is what it is revealing about the northeast.On Feb 9, Statistics Canada released its data on population changes from 2021 ...
Feb 17, 2022
Northern Sask. First Nation chases dream of new community hall
Citing a need to have a place where elders can gather, funerals can be held and where local youth can come to participate in activities, a band councillor for Denare Beach says a new community hall wo...
Feb 17, 2022
Former Sask. RCMP officer looks forward to new venture as MLA
The newly elected Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the Athabasca constituency says his phone has been ringing off the hook all day.Jim Lemaigre, who has a background in policing, won Tuesd...
Feb 16, 2022
Boushie family still looking for justice
The family of Colten Boushie continues to call for an end to systemic discrimination against Indigenous people in the justice system. Boushie, 22, died from a gunshot wound to the head after he and fo...
Feb 11, 2022
MGBHLM cattle company growing; greenhouse set to expand
NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask. – Mosquito, Grizzly Bear’s Head, Lean Man (MGBHLM) First Nation’s Economic Development Corporation is continuing to progress with its cattle business. With ei...
Feb 11, 2022
New majority Indigenous partnership announced, “green” economic opportunities for First Nations
A new majority Indigenous-owned enterprise is hoping to drive the Indigenous economy and create employment opportunities throughout the continent.miEnergy North America is a partnership among 10 First...
Feb 10, 2022
'We are not prepared to put the lives of our families at risk': First Nations leaders concerned about government's plan to lift restrictions
The organization that represents 74 First Nations in Saskatchewan, is calling on the provincial government to reconsider terminating COVID-19 health mandates and protocols in Saskatchewan, claiming it...
Feb 09, 2022
On the air: volunteer run radio station opens at Red Earth Cree Nation
The community of Red Earth Cree Nation has a new tool at their disposal for updates on COVID-19 numbers, or even wildfires during the summer months.A grand opening ceremony was held on Wednesday for t...
Feb 04, 2022
Murray Lake Ice Fishing Derby coming up in March
COCHIN, Sask. - Outdoors enthusiasts can look forward to attending the sixth annual Murray Lake Ice Fishing Derby coming up March 12 in the Cochin area. Saulteaux First Nation and Moosomin First Natio...
Jan 31, 2022
TLSN group opposed to province’s new trespassing legislation
NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask. - The Treaty Land Sharing Network are voicing their concerns about the province's trespassing legislation that went into effect this month. Under the Trespass to Property Amend...
Jan 21, 2022