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...
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...
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....
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: 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...
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...
The Prince Albert Police Service (PAPS) is asking the public to be on the lookout for a missing 29-year-old man. Corey Toutsaint is described as being six feet tall and weighing around 180 pounds. He has brown eyes and black brush cut hair. Toutsaint was reported...
The high cost of living, housing and industry-specific labour shortages are high priorities for northerners, said New Democrat leader Carla Beck, who recently travelled to La Ronge, Cumberland House and Air Ronge. With housing, Beck and the NDP have long discussed the...
RCMP are reporting there is an increased police presence on Big River First Nation. Police said they are investigating several firearms related incidents. RCMP said on Sept. 18 they were called about someone being injured on the First Nation after a confrontation. The...
Des Nedhe Developments, the economic arm of English River First Nation, has announced their plans to further enhance their water treatment facilities in the RM of Corman Park near Saskatoon. The company hopes the new facilities will provide critical infrastructure for...
