by MBC News | Nov 23, 2023
By: Shari Narine, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com Well before the official call came for nominations to run for the position of national chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), David Pratt offered up his name. “I was so quick out of the...
by bryanorthner | Nov 22, 2023
The federal minister of energy and natural resources is looking to highlight a specific part of the recent fiscal update. Jonathan Wilkinson spoke with MBC Radio News about the Liberal government reiterating its commitment to establish a federal loan back guarantee...
by MBC News | Nov 22, 2023
UPDATE Ahtahkakoop RCMP have reported that Zelda Bill has been found and is safe. RCMP are turning to the public for help in finding a missing woman. Zelda Bill was last seen on the Big River First Nation Saturday afternoon, having been in last contact with family on...
by MBC News | Nov 22, 2023
UPDATE 11/22 2:16 PM The Government of Saskatchewan announced today it is updating its approach to Per Capita Distribution payments for First Nations members receiving income assistance. “Our government remains committed to the ongoing journey of...
by MBC News | Nov 22, 2023
By: Shari Narine, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com “Unfinished business” is one reason why Reginald Bellerose decided to take another run at the position of national chief for the Assembly of First Nations, having conceded following the fifth...
by bryanorthner | Nov 21, 2023
The Royal Saskatchewan Museum is going to be hosting a lecture series with the province’s Lieutenant Governor. Russ Mirasty will be the featured speaker at the museum’s annual Solstice Speaker Series. Craig Perrault, executive director with Friends of the...
by MBC News | Nov 20, 2023
The Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety is providing $3.04 million to the City of Prince Albert through the Municipal Police Grants program, which will support 23 existing police service positions in the community. Saskatchewan Government Insurance is...
by MBC News | Nov 17, 2023
1116 News Cree Language – Mary Jane Felix and Elizabeth Felix run the Four Spirits Plains Cree Language Training booth during the Braiding Knowledge for a Clean Future conference at Prairieland Park. (Michelle Berg / Saskatoon StarPhoenix) By: Kimiya Shokoohi,...
by bryanorthner | Nov 16, 2023
The Buffalo River Dene Nation is continuing to work to improve community safety. Earlier this month leadership from the First Nation along with representatives from the Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC) traveled to Regina where they met with officials from a number of...
by Joel Willick | Nov 16, 2023
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band is hoping to have more on-reserve power sources in the future. Ty Roberts, Reserve Land Manager for the LLRIB, says the band is currently undertaking a needs assessment for the band’s 6 communities – to determine what power needs...
