Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation

• First Nations leaders, advocates raise concern over force in Saskatchewan RCMP arrest

  A viral video showing the arrest of 40-year-old woman in Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation has advocates and leaders raising concerns, saying the use of force was 'unacceptable.'

  Canada

  Jul 29
  
• Police investigate homicide on Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation, Sask.

  Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes are investigating the death of a man who had been involved in an altercation on the Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation.

  Crime

  Feb 3, 2024
  
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• Sask. world champion powwow dancer to perform, represent Canada at Super Bowl

  A world champion powwow dancer from northern Saskatchewan will be representing his cultural Indigeneity through his performance on Sunday's Super Bowl LVII in Arizona.

  Canada

  Feb 10, 2023
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• Northern Saskatchewan actor stars in ‘Predator’ sequel

  Harlan Kywayhat, who stars as Itsee in the recently streamed film 'Prey', is proud of his roots in Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation and hopes to continue building his acting career.

  Entertainment

  Aug 16, 2022
• Indigenous educators of northern Saskatchewan introduce reconciliation in schools

  Two Indigenous educators are enforcing reconciliation in their teachings to students in various forms such as teaching kids how to sing in the Cree language.

  Features

  Apr 20, 2022
• ‘We’re on alert’: First Nations grappling with suicides want to be consulted on provincial plan

  First Nations leaders want more consultation when it comes to suicide prevention in their communities.

  Canada

  Oct 15, 2020
• Body of 6-year-old boy who got swept away in Makwa Lake found

  Saskatchewan RCMP said the strong currents caused the boy to drown.

  Canada

  Aug 6, 2020
• Advocate calls for legislation to address Saskatchewan’s high Indigenous suicide rate

  Tristen Durocher is walking more than 600 km to draw attention to the high rate of Indigenous suicide in Saskatchewan.

  Canada

  Jul 13, 2020
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• Saskatchewan chief concerned about mental health impacts of COVID 19 in First Nations

  A First Nation in Saskatchewan has been dealing with a suicide crisis, and now its chief is concerned an outbreak of COVID-19 could trigger further mental health suffering.

  Health

  May 3, 2020
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• Coronavirus: Saskatchewan RCMP charge 11 suspects for violating public health order

  The group of 11 was allegedly committing crimes together during a time where gatherings are limited to 10 people.

  Crime

  Mar 29, 2020