by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
SNTC Co-founder Receives Order Of Canada Tuesday, January 05, 2010 at 13:44 A well-known First Nations actor has been named to the Order of Canada. Tantoo Cardinal, who helped launch the Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company, was one of 57 people to receive the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Family Says Remains Of Missing Sask. Woman Found Monday, January 04, 2010 at 12:26 The sister of a missing woman from the Onion Lake First Nation says the holidays were an extremely tough time for the family. Ruby Whitstone says it was about six weeks ago that...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Teen Charged With La Loche Murder Monday, January 04, 2010 at 12:12 A 17-year-old boy has been accused of killing another youth in La Loche, the day before New Year’s Eve. The accused, whose identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, is...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Two Men Accused Of New Year’s Day Stabbing Monday, January 04, 2010 at 12:10 Two men are in police custody, in connection with a recent stabbing on the Muskowekwan First Nation. Tyler George Wolfe, 22, has been charged with aggravated assault, and will be...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Minister Opposes Effort To ID Victims’ Heritage Monday, January 04, 2010 at 12:07 Saskatchewan’s Justice minister is giving a thumbs down verdict to a plan that would see police officers ask victims of crime whether or not they’re Aboriginal. ...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Future of Aboriginal Healing Foundation In Doubt Thursday, December 24, 2009 at 11:48 Manitoba MP Niki Ashton wants the federal government to extend its funding commitment to the Aboriginal Healing Foundation. The program is slated to end in March. Ashton is...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Early Results Of Flin Flon Soil Study Inconclusive Thursday, December 24, 2009 at 11:43 The lead researcher of a soil study in Flin Flon is seeking to reassure the public about some recent findings. Murray Lee confirms that lead amounts in 30 of the 200 children...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Northern Health Care Providers Vote To Strike Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 15:08 Union members in two northern Saskatchewan health regions have voted in favour of strike action if they don’t get a new collective agreement soon. SGEU says licensed...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Anti-Racism Group Wants Inquiry Into Pasqua Case Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 13:25 A call is going out for an inquiry into a case involving a First Nations woman from southern Saskatchewan. Natalie Pasqua is a 28-year-old member of the Muskowekwan band. ...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
FSIN Says Land Deal Needs First Nations’ Blessing Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 13:22 The FSIN is demanding an immediate meeting with the province and Ottawa about a recent settlement of a mineral rights deal between the two governments. Canada and the...
