An urgent need for warmth and safety amidst the sudden drop in temperatures called for an immediate response from the Saskatoon Indian and Métis Friendship Centre (SIMFC). It not only met those emergency needs but also created valuable employment opportunities in the process. "We helped our staff in the sam...

Work is underway to ease some of the stress for families with sick children by providing them with an affordable place to stay in Prince Albert thanks to the Ronald McDonald House Charities Saskatchewan (RMHC-SK) and its various donors. "It's been a while in the making but timing has to be right," said RMHC-S...

A Prince Albert-based businessman believes he can help make homes inhabitable again. Clarence Natomagan, owner of Meth Busters Inc. works with multiple housing authorities across the province, but would like to work with more First Nations. He wants to teach communities how to safely clean meth houses themselves. "...

Art can be more than just something pretty to hang on a wall, it can be used to educate - just ask Lionel Peyachew. Originally from Red Pheasant First Nation located in Treaty 6, he has taken on the task of creating a one-of-a-kind, railway-themed art installation. The sculpture, expected to be completed next fall, wil...

**CORECTION: An earlier version of this story was improperly formatted and important details were not included. EFN Media regrets the error** In the early 1970s, a few enterprising individuals from Kawacatoose First Nation embarked on a rather novel project − to record the community history and personal stories o...

Uranium exploration in Saskatchewan's far north will soon be underway, but only if the caribou are not disturbed. "Caribou are really important to the Athabasca people," said. Kathy Hay, Manager of Corporate Affairs at Ya'thi Néné Lands and Resources Office (YNLR). "While they're migrating,...

It started, with just a hole in the ground and a pile of lumber. Now, thanks to the work of a handful of high school students, Canoe Lake Cree First Nation (CLCFN) has a newly built safe house for kids and families in need of refuge. "It brings me joy to know I worked on something that people are going to use,&quo...

The lucrative opportunity for fishers at Pinehouse Lake to sell tullibee fish to Scandinavia does benefit the community, but one man is worried about the environmental implications of the annual harvest however the province says it's on top of the situation. Clarence Natomagan, originally from Pinehouse, grew up fishin...

The John Howard Society of Saskatchewan (JHSS) believes in second chances and with a little help from them they can help people find their path to success. The record suspension services program, otherwise known as 'pardons', offers support to eligible persons with criminal records to receive a record suspension. "...

As Remembrance Day nears, I find myself reflecting not only on my service but on the sacrifices and resilience of those who came before me. My journey as a First Nations woman and veteran carries the legacy of my grandfathers, men who faced unimaginable adversity both on the battlefield and at home. My grandfather, Dun...

Once the temperature drops, the fishing industry heats up in a small village in northern Saskatchewan thanks to the tullibee and after five years it's still going strong. "They are saving the Pinehouse fishing industry," said Lionel Smith, commercial fisherman from his home on Pinehouse Lake. The tullibee, al...

A historic performance venue in Regina is setting a new benchmark in its upcoming season of programming - with more Indigenous talent slated to hit the stage than ever before in its almost 100-year history. "We're committed to uplifting those artists that might not otherwise be seen. And it really matters to us to...

The Montreal Lake Cree Nation hopes to breathe new life into their traditional language by making nîhithaw accessible anywhere and anytime through an app. "We have a lot of language understanders, but we're losing the number of speakers needed to keep the language alive," said Charlotte Ross, project co...

Warning: the following story contains sensitive content including self-harm and suicide. Traditionally, First Nation people believe emotional, mental, spiritual and physical balance is an essential part of life but in contemporary society achieving that goal may not be so easy. Cameron Halkett, 18, knows firsthand how ...

Dr Kathy Walker has begun her role as one of the most important arbiters in the province for truth and reconciliation − Treaty Commissioner. "I'm really looking forward to helping move forward and support dialogue on Treaties" she said. It's fitting her official first day took place on the National Day ...

Often true blessings are realized by simply being a considerate human being. Sid Gough, 84, had no idea his gesture to make things right would become an act of Reconciliation that would have ripple affects. He has family ties to the Town of Kamsack and Cote First Nation, dating back to the early 1900s because his grand...

The federal and provincial governments still don't acknowledge their roles in the operation of the Île-à-la-Crosse Residential School and Survivors say that's not Reconciliation. It opened in 1821 and was operated by the Roman Catholic Church until it closed in the 1970s making it the province's oldest res...

The northeast is getting ready to get together for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR) on Monday. Several communities are holding events to mark the day, including Tisdale. A community walk to recognize NDTR will be held on Friday, starting at 11 a.m. at the Tisdale Town Square. One of the organizers, ...

A reconciliation destination south of Prince Albert has received a Hospitality Saskatchewan Award of Excellence. Pêmiska Tourism has been named Indigenous Tourism Experience of the Year. "We're so honoured and excited to showcase the rich history of the Beardy's & Okemasis' Cree Nation," Kevin Seese...

An art exhibit in downtown Prince Albert is showcasing the process of how Indigenous youth and Elders are connecting with the land and their own identities. The exhibit is called Preserving Sacred Landscape: Blood Memory as Justice and is part of a nationwide research project led by Dr. Margaret Kress of the University...