by MBC News | Sep 25, 2023
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...
by MBC News | Sep 22, 2023
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....
by MBC News | Sep 22, 2023
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 MBC News | Sep 22, 2023
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...
by bryanorthner | Sep 22, 2023
The family of a man from Little Red Reserve are looking to honor his memory. Justin Mirasty died when he was hit by a car on a highway north of Prince Albert in September of 2021. No one has been charged in relation to his death. Justin’s cousin, Wendy Mirasty...
by MBC News | Sep 21, 2023
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...
by MBC News | Sep 21, 2023
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...
by MBC News | Sep 20, 2023
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...
by MBC News | Sep 20, 2023
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...
by Joel Willick | Sep 19, 2023
The Saskatchewan First Nation Water Association has been holding their first ever conference and AGM in Saskatoon this week. Leonard Lewko, with the organizations board of directors, spoke with MBC Radio News about the conference, the organization’s goals, and...
