by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
FSIN Chief Addresses “Indian Time” During Speech Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 14:57 The chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations says being on “Indian Time” shouldn’t mean being late. Chief Lawrence Joseph was speaking...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
Subject Of Arrest Warrant Seized At Keeseekoose Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 14:46 The Mounties say they’ve apprehended a Saskatchewan man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant since December 1st. Yesterday morning, members of the Kamsack RCMP arrested Edgar...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
Ochapawace Man Charged After ERT Incident Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 14:44 Charges have been laid in an incident that saw an RCMP emergency response team called out to a southern Saskatchewan reserve earlier this week. A 28-year-old man from Ochapowace has...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
MRP Legislation Subject To More Criticism Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 14:42 The Assembly of First Nations Women’s Council is attacking Ottawa’s proposed bill to deal with matrimonial real property rights on reserves. Grand Chief Roseanne Archibald...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
FSIN Vice-Chief Says Beadwork Needs Proper Venue Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 14:38 An FSIN official hopes to find more places for First Nations beaders to sell their items than just at trade shows. Vice-Chief Morley Watson says he wants to hold a large...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
FSIN Welcomes Choice Of Truth Commission Chair Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 13:49 The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations is very optimistic about the appointment of Harry LaForme as chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Vice-Chief Lyle Whitefish...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
Suspected Elder Killer Committed To Stand Trial Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 13:45 A judge in Prince Albert has ordered a trial for a Mistawasis First Nation man accused of murdering an elder. 37-year-old Vincent Roderick Dreaver will go before a judge and jury...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
Fishing Camps Worried About Slow Melt Of Lake Ice Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 13:42 Fishing camps in northern Saskatchewan could be impacted by a slow melt this year. Ice cover is still present on most Saskatchewan lakes — and outfitters are worried,...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
Indian Affairs Weighs In On Sturgeon Lake Turmoil Friday, April 25, 2008 at 15:18 Indian Affairs says it won’t intervene in a situation at the Sturgeon Lake First Nation that has some band members talking about removing their chief and council. Some band...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
Station 20 West To Proceed On Smaller Scale Friday, April 25, 2008 at 15:15 Station 20 West is now being redesigned in order to deal with lost government funding. The original cost of the project was going to be more than $11 million — now it’s...
