by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Compensation Process Flawed: TRC Advisor Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 13:42 Saskatchewan’s advisor to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission says he’s troubled that what he calls a “very flawed” compensation process is actually...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Traditions Still Honoured 120 Years Into Treaty Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 13:36 The fact that northern Saskatchewan’s three Woodland Cree First Nations continue to thrive, more than a century after signing on to treaty 6, is proof of their...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Indian Affairs Recruits Aboriginal Students Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 13:29 Aboriginal students in Regina found out more about working for the federal government yesterday. Indian and Northern Affairs Canada was at the First Nations University of Canada...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Lawyer Won’t Face Charges For Threats At Rally Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 14:45 No charges will be laid against a Prince Albert lawyer who, by his own admission, threatened to run over two people at a rally. On June 11, lawyer Phil West was leaving the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Woodland Cree Bands Celebrate Treaty Anniversary Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 14:40 The chief of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band says it promises to be one of the most significant events in the band’s history. Tammy Cook-Searson is referring to the two-day...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
La Ronge Mayor Hopes To Run Provincially Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 14:37 La Ronge’s long-time mayor says he wants to move into a higher level of politics — and that’s why he’s not running for another term. Joe Hordyski has been the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Candidate Says FSIN Needs To Re-evaluate Itself Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 14:33 A former chief with the Gordon’s First Nation says he wants the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations to do some soul-searching into what it’s really all about. ...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Exploration Expo Hopes To Attract Northerners Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 14:26 The Saskatchewan Mining Association is hoping several northern communities and Aboriginal groups take part in its upcoming annual mineral exploration expo. The Oct. 8 event in...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Wild Rice, Berry Harvesting Wrap Up For Season Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 14:20 The wild rice harvest is pretty much over in northern Saskatchewan. Provincial northern agriculture expert Gerry Ivanochko says recent warm weather helped improve the overall...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Fond Du Lac Elects New Chief Monday, September 28, 2009 at 12:45 The Fond du Lac First Nation’s new chief will be sworn in today. Chief electoral officer Jules Lidguerre confirms that Napoleon J. Mercredi won last week’s race on a fourth ballot. He...
