Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) President Glen McCallum is upbeat about the direction his nation's government is moving. "We've never been sitting so well as a Métis Nation," he said. "I'm excited about the future - I always have been. But to be able to see the movement we've made as a M&e...

With months of harsh weather approaching, two homelessness support groups in Saskatoon are advocating for compassion and tolerance when it comes to temporary encampments. SAGE Clan Patrol Saskatoon and 7th Generation Rising Collective have gathered around 250 signatures in a petition to Saskatoon City Council to allow ...

Repatriation - or the act of returning something to its origin - sounds simple but it can be complicated that's where Portia Lafond can help. She has experience with the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, DC and knows what the museum has and has helped communities start the repatriation process. "I have a pretty...

The last Indian residential school building in Saskatchewan has been designated as a National Historic Site. "This school stands as a testament to say 'these things happened, there's no erasing history if it's still physically standing'," said Muskowekwan Chief Cynthia Desjarlais. "Our youth, our future ...

The Government of Saskatchewan has reached an agreement in principle to pay $40.2 million to provide restitution to former students of the Île-à-la-Crosse residential school. At a press conference in Île-à-la-Crosse on Monday, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe issued an official apology on behalf...

One year after receiving federal funding for a self-policing feasibility study, the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) are steps closer to developing their own regional police service. For the past year, the PAGC's Public Safety Implementation Team have been working on a study and implementation strategy for the police...

Amidst the discourse concerning Alberta separatism, Onion Lake Cree Nation (OLCN) is refusing to sit quietly. "What if we sat back and did nothing? That essentially means we would accept the way things were back then," said OLCN Okimaw Henry Lewis. "I think it's serious. Serious enough to warrant caution...

"I've never seen anything like it," said Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe while providing an update on the wildfires in Northern Saskatchewan. "We need a change in the weather, and until we get it we are in a fight for our homes," he said at a press conference Tuesday. The Saskatchewan Public Safety A...

The 24-hour homeless shelter in Prince Albert has a new operator - the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) Urban Services has taken over from the YWCA Prince Albert. PAGC signed an agreement with the Government of Saskatchewan to assume operations of the Stepping Stones emergency shelter, located on the Exhibition Groun...

With the Métis citizens in Saskatchewan preparing to elect a new term of leadership on May 24th, Eagle Feather News spoke with each of the candidates for the Vice-President and President positions, to learn more about their backgrounds, motivations, and the most important issues facing the Métis Nation-Sa...

EFN Media's coverage of the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) 2025 General Election, we spoke with the candidates for President to learn more about their background, motivations for running, and the biggest issues facing the MN-S. Here are the candidates in alphabetical order Editor's Note: Candidate Naz Chalifou...

The first class of the Saskatchewan Marshals Service (SMS) were sworn in at the end of April. The new, provincial law enforcement agency has jurisdiction throughout Saskatchewan, including First Nations, and will reportedly support RCMP, First Nations, and municipal police services. At an annual cost of $20 million to ...

On Thursday Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC) Chief Mark Arcand did not mince his words when responding to recent public statements made by Coun. Robert Pearce. In addition to representing Ward 3, Pearce is also a pastor at a church in Saskatoon's Fairhaven neighbourhood, and has been vocal about the STC-operated Emergen...

This spring, as many as 30,000 eligible Métis voters will head to the polls for the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) general election, taking place on May 24. Citizens will vote on President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Secretary roles, as well as regional representatives in 12 provincial regions. An o...

Monday's federal has an electoral district the: Desnethé-Missinippe-Churchill River where Indigenous people can decide the outcome. It is the third largest federal riding in Canada, spanning the entire northern region of the province where more than 70 per cent of the population is Indigenous. Three Indigenous p...

Next week Canadians will know who will lead the country for the next four years. In addition to federal provincial and municipal elections, First Nations throughout Canada also choose their chief and council. Arguably it may be the most important political decision for a First Nation because globalization is making the...

Water security has long been complicated for northern Saskatchewan communities. Recent investments by the federal government have largely improved water security, but the Federated Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) believes there are major oversights in the investments into water security. "There are cycles of o...

A $630 million agriculture benefits agreement has been secured by Saskatchewan's largest First Nation the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN). On March 5, the federal government's Crown Indigenous Relations Minister, Gary Anandasangaree signed the settlement agreement. The agreement acknowledges overdue agriculture ben...

Ongoing tariff threats from the United States have created economic uncertainty around the world, with major disruptions impacting Canadian businesses and communities - including Indigenous communities. Several First Nations in Canada are looking at ways to protect themselves and their sovereignty. What is a tariff and...

The former Moose Jaw Events Centre will now dawn a new name - the Temple Gardens Centre. A result of a new five-year, naming-rights deal recently inked between the City of Moose Jaw and Peepeekisis Developments Limited worth $600,000. The First Nations group also owns Temple Gardens Hotel and Spa in downtown Moose Jaw....

Since being elected, Tyler George has been working towards making long-lasting and meaningful changes that transcend all borders. In May of 2023, at the age of 26, they became the youngest and the first Two-Spirit person elected to council for the Kakisiwew-Ochapowace First Nation located two hours east of Regina. Born...

A landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Canada has affirmed the Métis Nation of Saskatchewan's (MN-S) right to challenge Saskatchewan refusal to consult on Aboriginal title and harvesting rights. The Supreme Court unanimous dismissal of an appeal from the Government of Saskatchewan over a dispute concerning ...