by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
H1N1 Could Hit Northern Reserves Hard Wednesday, September 09, 2009 at 12:06 The second wave of the H1N1 flu virus is expected to strike northern Saskatchewan in the next few months, with many new cases on First Nations reserves. Dr. Mandiangu Nsungu of the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Health Records Need To Be More Accessible: Doctor Wednesday, September 09, 2009 at 12:01 A Prince Albert doctor says the immunization records of too many First Nations patients are falling through the cracks. Dr. Khami Chokani says clinics often have to rely on...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Police Still Searching For Missing Elder Wednesday, September 09, 2009 at 11:55 It has been two years since a 78-year-old woman from the Kawacatoose First Nation was last seen. The RCMP are reminding the public that they are still working to locate Emily Osmond,...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Bands To Get Cash For New Health Centres Wednesday, September 09, 2009 at 11:51 Three First Nations in Saskatchewan are set to benefit under Ottawa’s economic action plan. The federal government has announced that the Sturgeon Lake, Piapot and...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Gold Mining Company Begins New Drilling Program Wednesday, September 09, 2009 at 11:49 Drilling is set to begin later this month on two newly-discovered sites in northern Saskatchewan that may be mineable gold deposits. Golden Band Resources will begin the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Centre Aims To Help People Gain Resource Know-How Tuesday, September 08, 2009 at 14:08 A centre to help First Nations get jobs and expertise in natural resources was officially opened in Saskatoon today. It’s called the Saskatchewan First Nations Natural...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Smelter impact On Children To Be Tested Tuesday, September 08, 2009 at 14:04 More studies are being conducted in the Flin Flon/Creighton area to determine what, if any, impact a nearby smelter plant has had on residents. Over the next six weeks, exposure to...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Election Fever Hits Cumberland House, La Loche Tuesday, September 08, 2009 at 13:58 The former mayor of Cumberland House wants his job back. Dale McAuley will be challenging incumbent Andy McKay in the village’s upcoming election. McAuley’s most...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
FSIN Vice-Chief Seeks Suicide Prevention Funding Tuesday, September 08, 2009 at 13:56 A vice-chief with the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations is calling on the federal government for more funding to combat suicide among First Nations youth. Glen Pratt...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
FNUC Teams Up With Medicine Chest Task Force Tuesday, September 08, 2009 at 13:47 The First Nations University of Canada is partnering with the Medicine Chest Task Force, a group working on establishing Indian control of Indian health. The task force will...
