Tag Archives: First Nations
New program at SIIT hopes to create more Indigenous entrepreneurs
A new program at the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) hopes to train the next generation of Indigenous entrepreneurs while providing a mentor to help them along the way.SIIT will s...
Jan 13, 2022
101-year-old Sask. Metis veteran remembered for humble, joyful nature
A 101-year-old Saskatchewan veteran - one of Canada's oldest - died Tuesday.Louis Roy served in the Second World War.His granddaughter, Glenda Burnouf, doesn't remember him sharing much about his time...
Jan 13, 2022
'We want everyone to feel safe in their homes': Muskoday leadership responds to violent incidents
In just over a month, a number of violent incidents have been tied to Muskoday First Nation, and both community leaders and members are publicly expressing their frustration and the need for solutions...
Jan 12, 2022
PAGC responds to $40 billion child welfare compensation package
The federal government's recently announced child welfare agreement, will help ensure that no child faces discrimination again according to a statement Thursday from the Prince Albert Grand Council (P...
Jan 06, 2022
‘It’s a great day’: FSIN reacts to federal compensation agreement for First Nations children
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) is calling the government's Child Welfare agreement the beginning of a better quality of life for First Nations children.On Tuesday morning, the L...
Jan 04, 2022
Ottawa reveals details of child welfare agreement
The federal government has laid out the details of its $40-billion child-welfare settlement.On Tuesday, the government said it had reached an agreement in principle with the First Nations Child and Fa...
Jan 04, 2022
Ministry of Corrections to investigate allegations of inmate abuse at Pine Grove
A woman on remand at the Pine Grove Correctional Centre is alleging extensive abuse at the hands of correctional officers, including claims she was gassed and pepper sprayed, and that she was placed i...
Dec 22, 2021
Saskatchewan man braving the elements on quest to Timber Bay
While many Saskatchewan residents get ready for some rest and relaxation over the holidays, one man is instead walking over 300 km in the snow. B'yauling Toni, a non-Indigenous 21-year-old man from Sa...
Dec 20, 2021
Chakastaypasin Cree Nation and the City of Melfort celebrate partnership
The City of Melfort and the Chakastaypasin Cree Nation (CCN) are joining together in the name of truth and reconciliation. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the city, CCN and the Chak Econ...
Dec 14, 2021
Nipawin showcases indigenous artwork
Nipawin's main road is now decorated with the artwork of a local Indigenous artist. Horton Severight, with the help of Reconciliation Nipawin, unveiled six paintings on Dec. 9 that represent different...
Dec 10, 2021