by MBC News | Mar 11, 2021
Two former presidents say Metis Nation-Saskatchewan’s new election rules are unconstitutional. The new rules require voters to be registered members of MN-S. A legal action filed by the former presidents on Thursday seeks to quash that, arguing each Métis person...
by MBC News | Mar 11, 2021
Two Métis elders from Buffalo Narrows are working to encourage people to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Louise and Ken Pederson were recently featured in a video produced by the provincial government where they spoke about their experience getting the COVID-19 vaccine....
by MBC News | Mar 11, 2021
The Prince Albert Police Service and Métis Nation-Saskatchewan have entered into a partnership to recruit more Indigenous police officers. MN-S Western Region Two has provided $100,000 in funding to recruit two candidates this year. Prince Albert Police Chief Jon...
by MBC News | Mar 11, 2021
UPDATE – Prince Albert RCMP say Luke Cook was arrested without incident in Black Lake on Tuesday. He is scheduled to appear in Black Lake Provincial Court on June 1. Prince Albert RCMP are seeking the public’s help in locating a man wanted for several sexual...
by MBC News | Mar 11, 2021
An organization made up of current and former Métis leaders has filed a legal action against the Métis Nation Saskatchewan (MN-S). The group which calls itself Métis Nationalist Movement Saskatchewan filed the action Thursday morning at provincial court in Saskatoon....
by MBC News | Mar 11, 2021
Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller is imploring First Nations to exercise caution when dealing with third-party companies attempting to sell COVID-19 vaccines. “We have indications from the companies that these offers are indeed, not legitimate. That sets off a...
by MBC News | Mar 11, 2021
The Northern Inter Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) reported 107 active cases of COVID-19 in their communities Thursday. The far northeast reported the most active cases with 76. The far northwest region reported the second highest number of active cases with 18, while...
by MBC News | Mar 11, 2021
The Conservative critic for Indigenous Services said a new federal website tracking the progress on water infrastructure projects on First Nations under long-term drinking water advisories is little comfort for people awaiting clean drinking water. On Wednesday,...
by MBC News | Mar 10, 2021
The federal government has created a new website in an attempt to be more transparent about its progress to remedy long-term drinking-water advisories in First Nations communities across the country, but is unable to say when all such advisories will be lifted. At a...
by MBC News | Mar 10, 2021
Meadow Lake RCMP have charged a 28-year-old man with attempted murder. Jordan Nelson is also charged with aggravated assault with a weapon. He was the subject of a SaskAlert on Wednesday afternoon. Police say the 74-year-old male victim of the assault remains in...
