Man charged with murder in death of woman on northern Sask. First Nation

RCMP have arrested and charged a 26-year-old man with second-degree murder in the death of a woman on Big Island Lake Cree Nation in Saskatchewan.

Marchant Kiseyinewakupof Big Island Lake Cree Nationwas arrested on Monday, RCMP said in a news release.

A court date has not been set yet.

Police found the woman dead in a home on theFirst Nation on Sept. 12 after receiving reports that someone had been injured.

"Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes continue to work with the Saskatchewan Coroners Service to confirm the identity of the victim. Until the identity is confirmed, we will not be confirming the name of the deceased female."

Big Island Lake Cree Nation is about 330 kilometres northwest of Saskatoon.