by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010
New FNUC Board Announced Tuesday, February 09, 2010 at 15:22 The FSIN announced the new board of governors today for the First Nations University of Canada. The 11-member board is made up of academics and professionals. It includes Dr. Bonita Beatty, former...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010
Nanatakapo Guilty Of Careless Use Of A Firearm Tuesday, February 09, 2010 at 13:25 A First Nations man has been found guilty of carelessly using a firearm on Delaronde Lake. Judge Gerald Morin has ruled 57-year-old Victor Nanatakapo was in the wrong when he...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010
FSIN Unveils Peacekeepers Pilot Project Tuesday, February 09, 2010 at 13:24 The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations is taking a step towards its goal of having First Nations peacekeepers on reserves to deal with crises. The FSIN announced a pilot program...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010
Longtime Chief Given New Mandate By Acclamation Tuesday, February 09, 2010 at 12:57 Robert Sylvestre will return as chief of the Birch Narrows First Nation after being acclaimed in a nomination meeting yesterday. This will be Sylvestre’s fourth four-year...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010
“Next Great Prime Minister” Gives Keynote Address Tuesday, February 09, 2010 at 12:53 A Metis man from southern Saskatchewan — who at one time was told he likely wouldn’t finish high school — was the keynote speaker last night at an...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010
Ottawa Pulls Funding To First Nations University Monday, February 08, 2010 at 14:07 The federal government has announced it will not be renewing its current funding to the First Nations University of Canada. Indian and Northern Affairs Minister Chuck Strahl...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010
Water Situation At Yellow Quill Slowly Improving Monday, February 08, 2010 at 14:01 The chief of the Yellow Quill First Nation says everyone on the reserve now has running water. Larry Cachene says he is also hopeful a new water treatment plant could be in place...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010
Remote Bands Urged To Consider Reserve Relocations Monday, February 08, 2010 at 13:54 A policy analyst with a Prairie-based think-tank says First Nations that don’t have access to economic opportunities should consider moving their reserves. Joseph Quesnel...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010
Expert Offers Tips On Surviving Dog Attacks Monday, February 08, 2010 at 13:47 An animal behaviourist is offering some tips on how to deal with a potential dog attack in the wake of the fatal mauling in Canoe Lake. Teresa Lewin says residents should stay still...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010
Police Concerned About Welfare Of Missing Teen Monday, February 08, 2010 at 13:43 The Saskatoon Police Service is asking for the public’s help in tracking down a missing 13-year-old girl. Shantanna Badger was last seen at approximately 10:30 a.m. on...
