FSIN Unveils Peacekeepers Pilot Project

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...

Longtime Chief Given New Mandate By Acclamation

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...

“Next Great Prime Minister” Gives Keynote Address

“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...

Ottawa Pulls Funding To First Nations University

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...

Water Situation At Yellow Quill Slowly Improving

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...

Remote Bands Urged To Consider Reserve Relocations

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...

Expert Offers Tips On Surviving Dog Attacks

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...

Police Concerned About Welfare Of Missing Teen

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...

Odjig Art Exhibit Opens In Regina

Odjig Art Exhibit Opens In Regina Monday, February 08, 2010 at 13:38     Communicator, teacher and political activist — that is how a few speakers described world-renowned artist Daphne Odjig during opening remarks at her art show in Regina this weekend.   The...

FNUC Funding Still Up In The Air

FNUC Funding Still Up In The Air Friday, February 05, 2010 at 17:47     Efforts continue to restore funding to the First Nations University of Canada.   The school no longer has a board of governers, and concerns about the current executive have to be addressed, as...