Inquest Hears About Impact Of Patient’s Death

Inquest Hears About Impact Of Patient’s Death Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at 14:29     The death of a Key First Nation man has resulted in changes in operations at the Saskatchewan Hospital in North Battleford.   35-year-old Ivor Dean Brass was a patient at the...

Human Rights Commission Rules On Onion Lake Case

Human Rights Commission Rules On Onion Lake Case Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at 14:28     A federal commissioner has upheld a human rights complaint on the Onion Lake First Nation.   Roxanne Naistus complained of sexual harassment by Philip Lloyd Chief while the two...

FSIN, Province Far Apart On Resource Revenues

FSIN, Province Far Apart On Resource Revenues Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at 15:09     The chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations says he and the provincial government are miles apart when it comes to treaties.   Lawrence Joseph met yesterday with...

Review Of Montgrand Police Shooting Almost Ready

Review Of Montgrand Police Shooting Almost Ready Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at 15:01     A Saskatoon police inspector says it will be a few more weeks until a review of a police investigation is complete.   Insp. Jeff Bent is examining the Prince Albert Police...

FSIN Says Results Of CEP Payments Mostly Positive

FSIN Says Results Of CEP Payments Mostly Positive Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at 14:54     A Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations vice-chief is downplaying a recent report which says payments to residential school survivors have led to substance abuse, depression...

Testimony Continues at Brass Inquest

Testimony Continues at Brass Inquest Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at 14:45     A coroner’s inquest in Battleford has heard that, on the day he died, there was nothing to indicate that a man from the Key First Nation intended to kill himself.   35-year-old Ivor Dean...

TD Bank Gives FNUC Funding For Bursary

TD Bank Gives FNUC Funding For Bursary Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at 14:44     The First Nations University of Canada has received an endorsement from a financial institution.   This morning, TD Bank announced it was giving the school $50,000.   The money will go...

Brazeau’s Senate Qualifications Disputed By Chiefs

Brazeau’s Senate Qualifications Disputed By Chiefs Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at 14:39     The Senate appointment of the former head of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples is being blasted by three First Nations leaders in Saskatchewan.   Okanese Chief Mary Anne...

Mosaic Renews Contract With Northern Security Firm

Mosaic Renews Contract With Northern Security Firm Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at 14:25     Athabasca Basin Security has won a major contract from potash giant Mosaic.   The company started servicing Mosaic’s K1 and K2 operations near Estevan in December 2007.  ...

FSIN Upset With Talk Of End To Education Grants

FSIN Upset With Talk Of End To Education Grants Monday, January 26, 2009 at 15:57     A vice-chief with the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations says he’s worried the federal government may be considering drastic changes to First Nations education.   Lyle...