Wanuskewin Heritage Park has received a financial boost toward its goal of becoming a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority announced a $50,000 donation Thursday morning to go towards Wanuskewin’s UNESCO Ready Campaign. “The work...
Sweetgrass First Nation is breaking ground on their new school today. The existing school on the First Nation was built in 1976/77 and was recommended for replacement in 2001. Due to a lack of funding only renovations were able to be done, the original wood building...
First Nations in Saskatchewan now have a potential way to alert their members about emergencies in their communities. Wednesday morning at the James Smith Cree Nation band office, FirstAlerts, which is an add on to the Talking Stick app was officially unveiled. The...
The Prince Albert Indian Metis Friendship Centre is holding their annual women’s gathering starting today. The gathering features an Indigenous vendor showcase, multiple empowering speakers and more. The theme of the gathering this year is “Connecting our Sacredness”....
A murder charge has been laid in a January homicide on the Big Island Cree Nation. Doreen Oseemeemow appeared in court Tuesday, charged with second-degree murder, of a man who was allegedly assaulted at a home on the First Nation January 2. He later died of his...
A man from the Red Earth Cree Nation is dead in what police believe is a hit and run. RCMP responded to a report of an injured man on Highway 163 early Monday morning. The man was declared deceased at the scene. Police say the man was possibly struck by a vehicle,...
