by MBC News | Jun 22, 2023
It’s being called a great moment for the Metis and Canada, as the federal government has tabled legislation to begin the creation of self-government for the Metis Nations of Saskatchewan, Ontario and Alberta. Bill C-53, An Act respecting the recognition of certain...
by bryanorthner | Jun 21, 2023
A flight of 10 small general aviation aircraft touched down at the La Ronge Airport Tuesday to fundraise and create awareness for Hope Air. Hope Air is a national organization that provides free travel assistance to Canadians in financial need who need help getting...
by Joel Willick | Jun 20, 2023
Lac La Ronge Indian Band. A wide range of events are being organized for this year’s National Indigenous Peoples Day. National Indigenous Peoples Day honours and celebrates the traditions and achievements of Canada’s First Nations, Inuit, and Métis...
by bryanorthner | Jun 20, 2023
An economic development corporation owned by four northern communities is making an acquisition. Primrose Resources Corporation which is owned by the Northern Village of Île-à-la-Crosse, the Northern Village of Beauval, the Northern Hamlet of Jans Bay and the Northern...
by MBC News | Jun 20, 2023
The First Nations University of Canada and the University of Regina are renewing their partnership. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today, which looks to enhance communication, strengthen collaboration and build on Indigenous ways of knowing. “The principles...
by Joel Willick | Jun 20, 2023
Legislation has been tabled in the Canadian Senate to give exclusive control for on-reserve gaming and to regulate its conduct. . Bill S-268 “ amends section 207 the Criminal Code to provide that the governing body of a First Nation has exclusive authority to conduct...
by MBC News | Jun 20, 2023
(Photo of the Independent Special Interlocutor Kimberly Murray.) By: Shari Narine, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Windspeaker.com An interim report from the office of the independent special interlocutor into missing children, unmarked graves and burial sites...
by MBC News | Jun 20, 2023
The Pasqua First Nation, Jaylene Agecoutay and the Touchwood Child and Family Services is launching a proposed class-action civil suit against the Saskatchewan government, alleging it is discriminating against off-reserve children in government-care. The suit claims...
by MBC News | Jun 19, 2023
RCMP in Deschambault Lake have charged a 33-year-old man after an incident this past weekend. Police said they were called this past Saturday afternoon about a person being treated at a local health clinic for injuries. RCMP said they investigated and found that a...
by MBC News | Jun 19, 2023
The Saskatchewan Government will invest more than $277,000 in the Pinehouse Wellness Centre Restorative Program over a three-year period. The Restorative Program was developed in 2018 through a collaborative effort between the government, the Pinehouse Wellness...
