FSIN Removes John Cochrane Motion From Agenda

FSIN Removes John Cochrane Motion From Agenda Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 13:36     A Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations senator says there was a violation at the FSIN’s legislative assembly in Saskatoon today when an item was removed from the agenda...

SaskPower Not Involved In Flooding Settlement

SaskPower Not Involved In Flooding Settlement Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 13:07     A SaskPower spokesperson says the company was “caught unawares” by a compensation deal offered to a Manitoba First Nation affected by one of SaskPower’s dams.  ...

Aboriginal Groups Get Business Prep Dollars

Aboriginal Groups Get Business Prep Dollars Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 13:01     Nine Aboriginal communities will benefit from money and training to become business-ready.   Westcap Management announced yesterday which groups will be part of BRIDG (Business Ready...

First Nations Compete In Weight Loss Contest

First Nations Compete In Weight Loss Contest Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 12:55     Oatmeal bannock, taco soup and spicy hummus: these were some items on the menu at last night’s food preparation session for members of the Standing Buffalo and Peepeekisis...

La Ronge Loses Veterinary Services

La Ronge Loses Veterinary Services Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 12:39     The La Ronge Veterinary Clinic, which brings a doctor from Lac La Biche, Alberta, is closing its doors today. Dr. Clarence Mechor has decided to stop bringing his clinic to La Ronge after 30...

PBCN Chief Upset Over INAC Offer To Manitoba Band

PBCN Chief Upset Over INAC Offer To Manitoba Band Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 12:30     The chief of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation says he is disappointed the government is moving ahead with compensation for a Manitoba band, while excluding his own.   It was...

John Cochrane’s FSIN Membership Bid Opposed

John Cochrane’s FSIN Membership Bid Opposed Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 12:27     A resolution that’s expected to be addressed later this week at the FSIN’s legislative assembly in Saskatoon is already under fire.   The Cumberland House Cree Nation...

FSIN Candidates Bring Platforms To PAGC Assembly

FSIN Candidates Bring Platforms To PAGC Assembly Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 12:25     A steady diet of campaigning is underway in Prince Albert today, as the second day of the PAGC fall assembly continues.   All of the candidates running for chief’s positions...

PAGC Reduces Debt, Invests In Freighting Company

PAGC Reduces Debt, Invests In Freighting Company Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 12:20     The opening day of the Prince Albert Grand Council’s annual fall assembly was full of financial reports.   Yesterday, Price Waterhouse Coopers delivered its yearly audit of...

Program Aims To Preserve Traditional Medicine

Program Aims To Preserve Traditional Medicine Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 12:16     A new program has been launched, with the goal of preserving and retaining traditional medicine in morthern Saskatchewan.   Eight residents of Sturgeon Lake and two residents of...