by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
Veteran Native Victim Services Worker Honoured Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 14:09 A North Battleford man, originally from the Muskeg Lake First Nation, has received an award for long-time service to Battlefords Victim Services. Victim Services provides counselling...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
New Book Delves Into Woodland Cree Kinship Model Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 14:05 A man from Stanley Mission is releasing a book today focusing on the kinship of the Woodland Cree. Robin McLeod has been working on the book for 13 years, and he hopes that it will...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
Cumberland House Paddlers Into Day 5 Of Trek Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 13:55 A canoe team from the Cumberland House Cree Nation is paddling on a stretch of the North Saskatchewan River in Alberta today. The group is composed of John Laliberte, Sam Batiste, and...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
Strahl Says Residential School Apology On Its Way Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 15:48 Indian Affairs Minister Chuck Strahl says an official apology for residential schools is coming soon. Strahl says it will come after the national Aboriginal day of action at the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
Duty To Consult Roundtable Concludes Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 15:45 The provincial government promises to find common ground so that all parties are satisfied with the duty to consult process — but emphasizes this week’s duty to consult roundtable...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
Yellow Quill Step Closer To Treatment Centre Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 15:34 A regional director with Health Canada says it’s too early to say whether or not a wellness centre will be built on the Yellow Quill First Nation. However, Peyasu Wuttunee says...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
Garson Lake Road Delay May Be Tied To Labour Woes Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 15:28 A development official in northwest Saskatchewan believes the Alberta government isn’t very eager to construct a road from Fort McMurray to La Loche because it doesn’t...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
Province Ready To Help Build New On-Reserve School Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 15:12 The province has approved funding in principle for a new school in Turnor Lake for 2010-2011. The funds would be used to build a new K-12 school on the Birch Narrows First...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
Phone Service Restored In Wollaston Lake Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 15:07 Repair crews from SaskTel have re-connected phone service for 15 to 20 homes in Wollaston Lake. A spokesperson for the company says the repairs were completed yesterday afternoon after...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
Consultation Roundtable Delegates Spell Out Wishes Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 16:00 Nearly 500 delegates held closed-door meetings at the Aboriginal duty to consult roundtable in Saskatoon today. Participants were given the opportunity to offer their input on...
