by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
FNUniv Students Stage Sit-In At INAC Offices Friday, May 30, 2008 at 15:39 Students at the First Nations University of Canada staged a sit-in yesterday at the Regina offices of Indian Affairs. The top two floors of the school are used by INAC officials, meaning...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
Northerners To Convocate At University of Arctic Friday, May 30, 2008 at 15:35 The communities of La Ronge, Creighton, Dillon and Pelican Narrows will be represented next week at a convocation ceremony in Edmonton. Eight students from Northlands College will...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
Aboriginal U of S Graduation Ceremony In 10th Year Friday, May 30, 2008 at 15:32 The University of Saskatchewan is holding a banquet tomorrow night to honour its Aboriginal graduates. Roughly 200 First Nations and Metis graduates will make a grand entry along...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
Hundreds Flock To Sask. Day Of Action Rallies Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 15:26 Today is the National Day of Action for First Nations across Canada. This is the second straight year Aboriginal leaders have organized this event to draw attention to the plight of...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
First Nations Human Rights Bill Passes In Commons Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 15:11 A contentious bill to extend human rights protections to First Nations has passed the House of Commons. The Conservative bill would allow First Nations members to make formal...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
Premiers Meet With Native Leaders In Prince Albert Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 15:03 Premiers from Canada’s western provinces and territories met with Aboriginal business people and local First Nations and Metis leaders yesterday in Prince Albert. The...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
Metis Man To Represent Greens In By-Election Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 14:55 The Green Party of Saskatchewan has announced who will represent it in the coming provincial by-election in the Cumberland riding. Regina resident Tory McGregor announced his candidacy...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
Senators Hear From Strahl About New Claims Process Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 14:53 Canada’s Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs says the land claims process under an independent tribunal may still take years, but it will be faster than what it would take...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
Feds Asked To Continue Native Labour Force Funding Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 14:42 The president of the Metis National Council says he is optimistic Ottawa will renew a long-standing employment and training deal. Yesterday, Clem Chartier met with leaders from...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
FNUniv Set To Honour First Grads Of New Program Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 14:35 The First Nations University of Canada is holding a special ceremony tonight to honour the first graduates of its Bachelor of Health Studies program. Bonnie Rogers, who originally...
