Connecting through culture camp held by MN-S at Marean Lake

Connecting through culture camp held by MN-S at Marean Lake

Learning birch bark biting and beading to plant identification and healing knowledge/Photo courtesy of ERII By Nicole Goldsworthy Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SASKTODAY.ca PORCUPINE PLAIN – It was a week full of activities, from canoeing, learning birch bark...
Sandy Bay residents begin returning home

Sandy Bay residents begin returning home

Residents of Sandy Bay can start returning to their homes, nearly one month after being evacuated due to a wildfire. Officials from Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation posted a notice Monday night that the evacuation order for the community ended Tuesday morning at 8am....
Fatal RCMP officer involved shooting under investigation

Fatal RCMP officer involved shooting under investigation

The Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team will investigate a police-involved shooting death at Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation. Shortly before 7am Sunday RCMP were called about a disturbance at a home in the community. Police say there was a confrontation with an adult...
2nd Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards hands out nominations

2nd Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards hands out nominations

A member of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band has been nominated for four Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards. Nigel Bell, who performs under the stage name Nige B, was given the nod for the awards this week. Bell has been nominated for rap/hip hop/ Electronic Artist of...
Nelson Bird goes from mainstream to streaming radio

Nelson Bird goes from mainstream to streaming radio

By NC Raine, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Eagle Feather News Former CTV News personality, Nelson Bird couldn’t be happier with his new role as a community radio host, teacher and mentor at the First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv). Today marks the...
MBC wishes Willie Billette a happy retirement

MBC wishes Willie Billette a happy retirement

Photo: Leon Charles-MBC Board Member, PAGC Grand Chief Brian Hardlotte, FSIN 3rd Vice Chief Aly Bear, PAGC Vice Chief Joseph Tsannie, Willie Billette, Nick Daigneault-MBC Board Member, Deborah Charles-MBC CEO, FSIN 2nd Vice Chief Edward “Dutch” Lerat, Abel...
New homes to be built in Prince Albert for low income families

New homes to be built in Prince Albert for low income families

The federal and provincial governments have partnered in a combined investment of over $750,000 to build four new, affordable homes for low-income families in Prince Albert as part of the National Housing Strategy.  The City of Prince Albert is also providing $20,000...