Tony Cote lance runners make it to Prince Albert

Tony Cote lance runners make it to Prince Albert

Youth from James Smith Cree Nation and Lac La Ronge Indian Band made it to Prince Albert this evening to clear a safe path for athletes competing in this year’s Tony Cote Summer Games.  “Even though the weather wasn’t the greatest today, it was a really good...
Fond du Lac is kicking off the 125th anniversary of Treaty 8

Fond du Lac is kicking off the 125th anniversary of Treaty 8

(Photo submitted by Georgie McDonald) The community of Fon du Lac Denesuline First Nation is kicking off the 125th anniversary of Treaty 8 with a three-day celebration. This three-day event will have something for everyone to enjoy. Day one started with the welcome of...
Tony Cote lance runners making way to La Ronge

Tony Cote lance runners making way to La Ronge

Organizers say lance runners from James Smith Cree Nation are clearing the path for the athletes at next week’s Tony Cote Summer Games. Ten youths from James Smith Cree Nation are participating in the sacred tradition of the lance run, which began on Monday....
The 14th annual Indigenous Youth Entrepreneurship Camp

The 14th annual Indigenous Youth Entrepreneurship Camp

By: Belinda Nelson The 14th annual Indigenous Youth Entrepreneurship Camp wrapped up this week in Regina. A total of 19 students from across Canada gathered to learn about entrepreneurship and small business management. This camp is hosted annually by the First...
New pilot training program launched in the north

New pilot training program launched in the north

A new pilot training program for people in the Athabasca Basin region was announced this week. The new Dziret’ai (Tsi-er-eh-tai) Pilot Training Program was officially announced at an event in Stony Rapids on Thursday. The pilot training program will be run by...
LLRIB members getting ready to vote on “Cows and Plows”

LLRIB members getting ready to vote on “Cows and Plows”

Members of Lac La Ronge Indian Band are getting ready to vote on their Agricultural Benefits claim also known as “Cows and Plows”.  Only LLRIB members can view the Settlement Agreement, Trust Agreement, and Finance Code. Information sessions regarding the agreement...