by MBC News | Oct 9, 2024
(Photo: CPAC,ca) Leadership from the Prince Albert Grand Council are currently in Ottawa to speak with federal ministers and MPs. With an election on the way, the Grand Council is calling for the current government—and all parties aspiring to lead to show their...
by MBC News | Oct 9, 2024
The Saskatoon Tribal Council’s election for its tribal chief position will take place next week. Two names have been put forward as candidates. Mark Arcand, of Muskeg Lake Cree Nation will be challenged by Robert Daniels of Mistawasis Nehiyawak. Arcand has...
by MBC News | Oct 8, 2024
Madison Noon from the Thunderchild First Nation and recent Toronto Metropolitan University graduate joins the Toronto Raptors dance crew. (Photo by Aidan Tooth) / Submitted by Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Whether it’s jingle-dress dancing at a local powwow or...
by MBC News | Oct 8, 2024
A Drum Group played in the Grand Entry at Carlton Indigenous Day on Monday morning at Carlton Comprehensive High School / Photo provided by Michael Oleksyn, LJI Reporter By Michael Oleksyn Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Prince Albert Daily Herald The annual...
by MBC News | Oct 7, 2024
The 2024 NCIAF annual general meeting / Supplied by NCIAF and LJI Reporter Nathan Raine By Nathan Raine Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Eagle Feather News Kallie Wood and her team are planting the seeds of sustainable Indigenous agriculture across the country,...
by MBC News, Amber Bear | Oct 4, 2024
(The Yuasni Treatment Centre/ Photo submitted by: Tina Pelletier) The Yuasni Tipi Treatment Centre is celebrating their grand opening today. The new treatment facility is located in Wahpaton Dakota Nation, located 12 miles northwest of the city of Prince Albert. The...
by MBC News | Oct 4, 2024
Update: October 4, 2024, 12:27 p.m. The Meadow Lake Tribal Council held a media conference today, calling for the Saskatchewan Justice Unit and the provincial government to take immediate action after two justice workers were sent home for wearing orange on the...
by MBC News | Oct 4, 2024
Whitecap Dakota First Nation Chief Darcy Bear finally received his Order of Canada induction this week. Bear was named to the Canada’s highest honour in 2020, however, no official ceremony took place because of Covid-19 delays. Well that has now changed, because...
by MBC News | Oct 2, 2024
The Community Arts Mentorship Program (CAMP) is hosting its second year of the Arts Exploration Tour in the north. The tour will have stops in all six Lac La Ronge Indian Band communities and feature several hands-on workshops and live performances. “Programming is...
by MBC News | Oct 1, 2024
(Photo: Unveiling Ceremony of the Tomson Highway Cultural Centre: (From left to right) Elder Ron Ratte, Board Governor Bev Cheechoo, Tomson. Submitted by Northlands College) Northlands College has named its Cultural Centre at the Creighton Campus in honour of the...
