by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Big River Group To Meet With Government Reps Wednesday, December 09, 2009 at 10:53 There may yet be life for the Big River sawmill. A meeting has been arranged between a group working to get a timber supply for the Big River sawmill and the government. It will...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Indigenous Language Should Be Priority: Goodleaf Wednesday, December 09, 2009 at 10:46 An advocate for Indigenous languages says Indigenous people need to speak their mother tongues as first languages, not second languages. Donna Goodleaf is president of the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Peepeekisis Wins Weight Loss Challenge Wednesday, December 09, 2009 at 10:37 The winner of a community health challenge was announced in Fort Qu’Appelle last night. Peepeekisis First Nation was awarded $5,000 for losing the most inches in 12 weeks. The...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Memorial Set For Suspected Drowning Victim Tuesday, December 08, 2009 at 12:26 A memorial service has been set for the six-year-old boy who went missing in Sandy Bay. The community called off the search Sunday, after the river that it is presumed the boy fell...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Crown Appeals Okemau Acquittal Tuesday, December 08, 2009 at 12:25 The Crown is appealing a La Ronge judge’s decision to acquit a Southend man of a weapons charge. Nearly three weeks ago, Judge Felicia Daunt ruled that Chris Okemau was not committing a...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Mayors Demand Immediate Action On Northern Issues Tuesday, December 08, 2009 at 12:24 An ultimatum of sorts is being delivered to the provincial government. The New North municipalities group says it wants to see progress made on long-standing issues in time for...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
FSIN Chief Calls For National Action On Treaties Tuesday, December 08, 2009 at 12:20 The head of the FSIN says a national gathering of chiefs this week will focus on bringing treaties to the forefront of discussions between First Nations and federal officials. ...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Leaders Address Importance Of Preserving Languages Tuesday, December 08, 2009 at 12:19 A South Dakota chief who has dedicated his life to achieving peace spoke this morning at the First Nations Language Keepers conference in Saskatoon. Chief Arvol Lookinghorse...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Book Aims To Teach Youth About Culture, Traditions Tuesday, December 08, 2009 at 12:16 Collaborators for a new book from the Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Centre hope it will educate young First Nations people about their cultures and traditions. The book,...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Sask. Liberals To Seek Aboriginal Input Tuesday, December 08, 2009 at 12:11 Aboriginal people will be invited to help develop Saskatchewan Liberal Party policies early next year, according to party leader Ryan Bater. Bater says he’ll be visiting reserves...
