by MBC News | Nov 24, 2021
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations has signed an agreement to collaborate on health research projects for Indigenous people. The FSIN agreed to a partnership with Pewaseskwan – the Indigenous Wellness Research Group out of the University of...
by MBC News | Nov 24, 2021
As Saskatchewan public health officials begin to administer Pfizer COVID-19 immunizations to children aged 5-11 tomorrow, there are a few clinics in the North offering this service. The Sask Health Authority’s website indicates three communities set to open for...
by MBC News | Nov 24, 2021
Lac La Ronge Indian Band youth from two northern communities worked together to write and record a song that was released Tuesday. Students from Keethanow Elementary School in Stanley Mission and Senator Myles Venne School in La Ronge wrote “Not Alone,”...
by MBC News | Nov 23, 2021
The province’s First Nations and Metis Relations Critic is speaking out against recent racist comments she received. On Tuesday evening, NDP MLA Betty Nippi-Albright shared a derogatory message she received on social media. (Above Photo: A tweet shared by Betty...
by MBC News | Nov 23, 2021
The Northern Inter Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) is getting ready to offer COVID-19 vaccines to children aged five to 11. NITHA Medical Health Officer Dr. Nnamdi Ndubuka said they are hoping to have the vaccines in their communities as soon as possible. “We have...
by MBC News | Nov 23, 2021
By: Nick Pearce, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter,The StarPhoenix WARNING: Disturbing content. A Métis Elder in Saskatchewan has a message for the spiritual leader of more than a billion Catholics. Elder Norman Fleury is to join the Métis National Council’s...
by MBC News | Nov 22, 2021
Tri-community residents nervous to get the COVID-19 vaccine will be able to have a furry friend calm their anxieties at the La Ronge Hospital COVID-19 clinic this week. Torino, a non-shedding therapy dog who usually works at Children North, will be available on Friday...
by MBC News | Nov 22, 2021
La Loche RCMP deployed a conducted energy weapon (CEW), otherwise known as a taser, during an arrest in the community last week. Police received a report Wednesday evening of an intoxicated 33-year-old man refusing to leave a residence. When RCMP arrived, the man was...
by Joel Willick | Nov 19, 2021
Wanuskewin Heritage Park says the reintroduction of bison to the park allowed the discovery of Indigenous rock art believed to be over a century old. Bison were reintroduced to the area in 2019 and Park officials say the bison moved vegetation allowing the discovery...
by Joel Willick | Nov 18, 2021
The Prince Albert Board of Police Commissioners says they fully support an independent review of police policies for in-custody care. In recent weeks, three people died while in the custody of the Prince Albert police, which prompted the FSIN and PAGC to call for the...
