by Joel Willick | Sep 26, 2023 | Current News
The Saskatoon Tribal Council is putting a hard line on people with complex needs at their emergency Wellness Centre. This means as of October 1, people actively using drugs or presenting other similar complex needs will no longer be welcome. “We have seen an increase...
by MBC News | Sep 26, 2023 | Current News
Schools in Deschambault Lake were put on lockdown this morning as RCMP investigated a possible discharge of a firearm. Mounties say shortly before noon, officers received a report of bear mace being deployed at a home in that community and that a firearm may be...
by MBC News | Sep 26, 2023 | Current News
A new school has opened in Blaine Lake. Students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 walked into their new school earlier this month. “This is a very exciting day and I know this is more than just a building, it’s a state-of-the art hub for students, teachers, staff and the...
by MBC News | Sep 26, 2023 | Current News
The Metis Nation-Saskatchewan said while it supports the intent of federal legislation to establish a national committee on reconciliation, it cannot support the Bill in its current form. Bill C-29, would create an Indigenous-led council for reconciliation, to provide...
by MBC News | Sep 25, 2023 | Current News
As Heather Bear seeks re-election for fourth Vice-Chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations, she said First Nations and its People are at a critical period. Bear, who has been with the FSIN for nine years explained that political and social issues are...
by MBC News | Sep 22, 2023 | Current News
A former councillor with the Waheton Dakota First Nation is seeking election for fourth Vice-Chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN). Curtis Standing is contesting two others, as the FSIN conducts Executive elections for two positions....
by MBC News | Sep 22, 2023 | Current News
FNUC President Jacqueline Ottmann speaks at the Coronet Hotel in Prince Albert on Sept. 21, 2023. Jayda Taylor, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter By: Jayda Taylor, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Prince Albert Daily Herald Prince Albert’s new First Nations...
by MBC News | Sep 22, 2023 | Current News
By: Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Alberta Native News (ANNews) – As Métis Nation of Alberta (MNA) members announce that Andrea Sandmaier has been elected president in their first election under the Otipemisiwak self-governance framework, First...
by bryanorthner | Sep 22, 2023 | Current News
The family of a man from Little Red Reserve are looking to honor his memory. Justin Mirasty died when he was hit by a car on a highway north of Prince Albert in September of 2021. No one has been charged in relation to his death. Justin’s cousin, Wendy Mirasty...
by MBC News | Sep 21, 2023 | Current News
The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is reporting a big win at one of their casinos. SIGA said Jeffrey Stephaniuk, who is from Regina won the Smoke Signals Jackpot on Sunday Sept. 17 at the Gold Horse Casino in LIoydminister. Stepaniuk was officially handed...
