Bellerose says chiefs standing together gives AFN strength

Bellerose says chiefs standing together gives AFN strength

by | 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...
Man wanted in relation to death in La Ronge arrested

Man wanted in relation to death in La Ronge arrested

by | Nov 15, 2023

RCMP have arrested a third person in relation to the death of a man in La Ronge on Nov. 8. In a media release sent out Wednesday afternoon police said they arrested 35-year-old John McDonnell in La Ronge this past Tuesday. McDonnell, who is from Lac La Ronge Indian...
Pratt releases plan for first 90 days if elected AFN leader

Pratt releases plan for first 90 days if elected AFN leader

by | Nov 14, 2023

One of the candidates for National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is talking about what he plans to do if elected. Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) Vice Chief David Pratt released his 90 day entry plan Tuesday. The plan lays out a number...
Why is Indigenous Veterans Day Separate

Why is Indigenous Veterans Day Separate

by | Nov 14, 2023

By: Carol Baldwin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Wakaw Recorder National Indigenous Veterans Day is a day observed in Canada recognizing Indigenous Veterans for their contributions to military service, particularly in the First and Second World Wars and the...
Ile a la Crosse school Division Board wins education award

Ile a la Crosse school Division Board wins education award

by | Nov 14, 2023

The Ile a la Crosse School Division Board of Education has received an award for innovation and excellence in education. The Premier’s Board of Education Award was given for the historic submission for the First Indigenous controlled Board of Education in Saskatchewan...