by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
FNUC Board Chair Resigns Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at 15:54 FSIN Vice-Chief Lyle Whitefish has resigned as chair of the First Nations University of Canada’s board of governors. The university has been widely criticized in recent years for having elected politicians...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Elders Getting Cash From Province In Primrose Deal Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at 15:53 The provincial government has officially handed its share of a settlement to four northwest Metis communities affected years ago by the creation of the Primrose Lake Air Weapons...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Tragedy At Good Spirit Lake Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at 15:40 A 10-year-old boy from the Carry the Kettle First Nation has drowned while attending a summer camp. RCMP spokesman Sgt. Brad Kaeding says someone noticed the boy floating face down in the water near a...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Muskoday Trying To Cope With Flooding Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at 15:39 The Muskoday First Nation is dealing with flooding for the second year in a row. Band spokesman Herman Crane says the water this year is a lot higher than it was the previous year, and some...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Two Men Arrested In Casino Drug Bust Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at 15:32 An investigation into what the RCMP call “suspicious activity” at a North Battleford casino has resulted in the arrest of two men on drug charges. 60-year-old Edmonton resident...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Treaty Gathering Ends With Two Resolutions Monday, July 30, 2007 at 15:38 First Nations leaders have a lot to think about, now that this year’s national treaty gathering at Fort Carlton has concluded. Two resolutions were passed at the event. One calls...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
New Treaty Commish Spells Out Objectives Monday, July 30, 2007 at 15:35 Saskatchewan’s new treaty commissioner says he doesn’t see himself forming opinions on the treaties anytime soon. Bill McKnight says he wants to sit down with First Nations and...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
NAFC Chooses Northerner To Represent Youth Monday, July 30, 2007 at 14:53 A young man from Ile-a-la-Crosse has been elected the new National Youth Executive of the National Association of Friendship Centres. 24-year-old Brennan Merasty was elected to the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Highways Minister Announces Money For Roads Monday, July 30, 2007 at 10:46 Provincial Highways Minister Buckley Beleanger was in northern Saskatchewan Friday to make a multi-million dollar funding announcement for road improvements in northwest Saskatchewan. ...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Tories’ Native Human Rights Bill Suffers Setback Thursday, July 26, 2007 at 15:49 Applause erupted at a packed meeting on Parliament Hill today as a Conservative bid to push through contentious Aboriginal legislation was derailed by united Opposition MPs. ...
