by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Treaty Commissioner’s Office Marks 20 Years Monday, November 02, 2009 at 12:13 A big birthday was celebrated in Saskatoon on Friday: the 20th anniversary of the Office of the Treaty Commissioner. More than a hundred years ago, 33 First Nations didn’t...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Let Bands Into Emission Reduction Program: Morin Monday, November 02, 2009 at 12:08 An environmental activist is calling on the Canadian government to let First Nations participate in a program aimed at developing countries. Donald Morin says the Harper...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Cameco Profits Down; Cigar Lake Repairs Underway Monday, November 02, 2009 at 12:02 Less revenue from uranium and gold are being cited as reasons for a decrease in profits at Cameco. The company released its quarterly report today. Its adjusted net earnings...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Lonechild Elected As FSIN Chief Friday, October 30, 2009 at 12:16 The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations has a new chief. After three rounds of voting, Guy Lonechild was elected to the position by a vote of 464 to 328, over Red Pheasant Chief Sheldon...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Lerat, Watson Win FSIN Vice-Chief Elections Friday, October 30, 2009 at 12:15 A familiar face, sometimes associated with controversy, has been elected to the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations executive. Dutch Lerat is now the third vice-chief of the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Woman With Broken Leg Settles With RCMP Friday, October 30, 2009 at 12:12 The lawyer for a Stony Rapids woman who was injured while in custody says his client has settled her case against the RCMP out of court. Jack Hillson won’t reveal the amount of money...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
McKenzie Faces Trial For Father’s Death Friday, October 30, 2009 at 12:00 A La Ronge man whom police say killed his father in a domestic dispute is headed for trial. Lawrence Eugene McKenzie, 44, is accused of committing manslaughter, resulting in the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
MLA Says Health Regions Need More H1N1 Help Friday, October 30, 2009 at 11:58 The provincial opposition continues to voice its displeasure with the government over its handling of the H1N1 file. Athabasca MLA Buckley Belanger says not enough resources have been...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Pageant Winner To Help Crown Pow Wow Princess Friday, October 30, 2009 at 11:53 Miss Indian World 2009 will be a guest judge in the crowning of the 2009-2010 FSIN Pow Wow Princess. Brooke Grant is participating in the the federation’s Pow Wow “Spirit...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Northern Mayors A Mix Of Newcomers, Incumbents Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 14:02 A number of northern municipalities have new mayors, following yesterday’s civic elections. Twenty-one-year-old Thomas Sierzycki was elected mayor of La Ronge. Sierzycki...
