by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Report Outlines Foster Home Overcrowding “Crisis” Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 15:39 Saskatchewan’s Children’s Advocate says foster home overcrowding in Saskatoon is a “crisis in need of immediate action”. In a report...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
AFN Chief Candidate Raises Alarm About Leaked Memo Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 15:14 A Native leader hoping to become the next national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says leaked government documents show the federal government is looking at unilateral...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Chief Concerned About First Nations’ Water Rights Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 15:08 A First Nations chief says he worries drastic changes may be coming to the country’s Navigable Waterways Protection Act. Stan Beardy says the Standing Committee...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Families Speak At Dagenais Trial Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at 17:09 The trial of Curtis Dagenais is underway in Saskatoon, and the father of one of the victims says his family wants answers. Howard Cameron is the father of fallen RCMP officer Cst. Robin...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Police Offer Reward In Case Of Missing Regina Teen Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at 15:06 The Regina Police Service is offering a $25,000 reward “for information leading directly to the discovery of the whereabouts” of a missing Aboriginal teenager. The...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Ministers, Native Leaders Discuss Education Gap Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at 14:59 An historic summit on the future and direction of Aboriginal education in Canada is officially underway. Education ministers from across the country are gathered in Saskatoon...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Draude Waits For Call From FSIN On Duty To Consult Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at 14:45 First Nations and Metis Relations Minister June Draude says it is up to the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nation to contact her to conduct more negotiations on the duty to...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Northern Students Group Recognized By University Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at 14:38 A celebration reception will be held at the University of Saskatchewan this evening to mark the official creation of an association geared specifically at northern students. The...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
La Ronge Elementary School Gets Anti-Drugs Funds Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at 14:32 Pre-Cam Community School in La Ronge is preparing to receive a helping hand from the federal government. The elementary school has been awarded $106,000 in federal funding for a...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Ahenakew Found Not Guilty Of Promoting Hatred Monday, February 23, 2009 at 15:28 A former prominent First Nations leader has been found not guilty of wilfully promoting hatred. David Ahenakew was given the verdict this morning in a Saskatoon courtroom. It was...
