The head of Saskatchewan’s government union says a potential province-wide strike would be unlikely to affect critical services in northern Saskatchewan, such as airport workers and firefighters. The Saskatchewan Government and General Employees’ Union announced...
As the province announces a new long-term flood mitigation program for Saskatchewan communities, First Nations are exempt, as there is a similar federal program. The Water Security Agency has been contracted by Ottawa to provide flood assistance to affected First...
Canada’s ministers responsible for social services are examining poverty reduction efforts in First Nations communities. At a meeting this week in Halifax, the ministers pledged to support those living in poverty, but also look at prevention. Saskatchewan’s minister...
The Water Security Agency is advising the public of high flows on some parts of the Churchill River and its tributaries in response to well above normal rainfall in July. The Churchill River Basin east of Beauval, particularly near Reindeer Lake, received well above...
The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority is awarding 26 Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies students with scholarships. SIGA is contributing $85,000 towards the 2018 First Nation Scholarship Awards Program. The recipients are: Abel Ross Alma Tawiyaka Awasis...
One First Nation in Saskatchewan’s far north says it is moving ahead with a treaty payout to its membership, while another says its plans are on hold. The Black Lake and Fond-du-Lac Dene nations received $177 million from the federal government in January as part of a...
