Ousted Peter Ballantyne urban councillor speaks up

The man at the centre of a whirlwind of controversy on Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation says he wants his side to come out. Until now, ousted urban councillor Warren McCallum has stayed out of the media coverage on a petition that makes serious allegations against him....
No parole for 12 years for Lumberjack

No parole for 12 years for Lumberjack

Jordan Thomas Lumberjack is escorted from court after receiving his sentence. Photo by Chelsea Laskowski Friday morning was an emotional end to a convicted Kinistin-Saulteaux area murderer’s time in court, as he received a life sentence with no parole...

Liberal Government To Stop Enforcing FNFTA

Three First Nations in Saskatchewan can expect some back pay from the federal government. On Friday, Indigenous Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett announced the department would reinstate funding to First Nations who were being penalized for not complying with the First...
Fire Destroys Sweat Lodge Cabin

Fire Destroys Sweat Lodge Cabin

Fire destroyed Sid Fiddler’s cabin that he planned to use to host sweat lodge ceremonies during the winter. Image courtesy of Sid Fiddler   Last weekend fire destroyed a log house on the Waterhen Lake First Nation that an Elder planned to use to host sweat lodge...

Expansion Set for Sweet Dreams Home

Construction will get underway early in the New Year at a Saskatoon home for at-risk single mothers. The EGADZ’s Sweet Dreams home will expand to include a 22-space daycare centre plus four additional bedrooms. Executive Director Don Meikle says the EGADZ program has...

New First Nations Elders Housing in Regina

A new seniors housing complex designed for First Nations elders got its grand opening in North Regina this morning. The two-storey, 26-suite apartment complex offers moderate and low-income suites. It was funded by the federal and provincial governments and Silver...
Trappers Table Gathering Held in Prince Albert

Trappers Table Gathering Held in Prince Albert

One of the buyers, out of Porcupine Plain, at the trappers table. Photo by Chelsea Laskowski Trappers are in Prince Albert to show their offerings from the trapline so far this year. The Northern Saskatchewan Trappers Association is hosting a trappers table, that ends...

NDP rethinking resource revenue sharing

Resource revenue sharing for First Nations is out, but more money and more effort to close the education gap is in. During a year-end interview with MBC News, provincial NDP leader Cam Broten shared some of his views on where the party is heading. Aboriginal issues...