Jerry Nelson shapes a paddle in one of several tents set up at the LLRIB’s urban culture days at the Prince Albert Wildlife Federation on Sept. 6, 2023. Jayda Taylor, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) is working to ensure urban...
By: Kimiya Shokoohi, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The StarPhoenix As the number of wildfires increases, the need for efficient air purification systems — especially in the Saskatchewan communities most affected — has become abundantly clear. Earlier this...
By: Nicole Goldsworthy, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, SASKTODAY.ca A nationally celebrated artist originally from James Smith Cree Nation is having his paintings displayed at the Kerry Vickar Centre’s Sherven-Smith Art Gallery in Melfort. Jerry Whitehead...
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations is calling for the resignation of the Parole Board of Canada following news that a Saskatoon killer has been arrested in Victoria. The organization sent out a media release Wednesday afternoon – hours after media...
(From left to right) Mental Health and Addictions Minister Tim McLeod, Northern Village of Pinehouse Mayor Mike Natomogan, Kineepik Métis Local #9 Health and Wellness Manager Kimberly Smith, Athabasca MLA Jim Lemaigre and Premier Scott Moe. Submitted by Kimberly Smith...
Beauval RCMP are asking the public to report any sightings of a man wanted in a suspected shooting Sunday. Mounties allege that Cory LaFleur shot at a woman, then fled in a black SUV. The woman was not injured. The vehicle was located at a home on the Flying Dust...
By: Shari Narine, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com Beverly Lightfoot, Indigenous Health Liaison Team coordinator for the Fraser Health Authority, knows her 11-member team played a valuable role with Indigenous patients who were evacuated from...
This past weekend marked one year since the mass stabbings on James Smith Cree Nation. On Monday the First Nation’s leadership, who were joined by federal Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu, hosted a media conference and offered remarks. In his brief...
A three-month mining pre-employment program is being offered to the Cowessess First Nation and surrounding area, with the aim of connecting Indigenous communities with the potash industry. “This partnership will improve employment opportunities for Indigenous...
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band has launched an athletic association aimed at increasing community activities. The association will plan and coordinate activities to correspond with the school calendar. “We need to see more positive activities in our communities,” said...
