Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs

• Statue honouring life of Indigenous NHLer Fred Sasakamoose unveiled in Saskatoon

  Fred Sasakamoose was an elder from Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation and played for the Chicago Blackhawks during the 1953-54 NHL season. 

  Canada

  May 18, 2022
  
• Battlefords North Stars hockey team to wear ‘Every Child Matters’ orange jerseys

  The Battlefords North Stars will be wearing orange jerseys with the 'Every Child Matters' logo to honour students of residential schools.

  Sports

  Jan 7, 2022
  
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• ‘Needles in haystacks’ search for remains at Delmas residential school

  The remains of one child were found near the former site of a residential school in Delmas, Sask.

  Canada

  Nov 26, 2021
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• More remains possibly found at another Saskatchewan residential school site

  Neil Sasakamoose, executive director of the Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Inc., said they have found 'five locations' at a former residential school that may contain remains.

  Canada

  Jul 5, 2021
• New medical mask company will prioritize Indigenous orders

  Moosomin First Nation in northern Saskatchewan is the majority owner of a new medical mask company in Edmonton giving priority to Indigenous communities.

  Health

  Jul 15, 2020
• New project opens to support homeless in North Battleford, Sask.

  A new project officially opened in North Battleford, Sask., to provide safe housing for up to eight people and help break the cycle of homelessness.

  Canada

  Jul 23, 2019
• Sask. road project halted for 2019, engagement sought with First Nations

  The RM of Winslow says a consultation process is underway with First Nations groups concerned about roadwork in an area where artifacts were found.

  Canada

  Jun 26, 2019
• FSIN proposes teepee camp at contested road project in western Sask.

  FSIN Chief Bobby Cameron says thousands of people could set up camp at the site of roadwork in the RM of Winslow where ancient artifacts were discovered.

  Canada

  Jun 11, 2019
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• ‘Very important artifacts’: Sask. First Nations want road project stopped

  The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations is backing calls for a halt to road construction after multiple artifacts were discovered.

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2019