Metis Hold Constitutional Discussions

Metis Hold Constitutional Discussions Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 12:21     A consultation meeting on the future of the Metis Nation – Saskatchewan constitution was held in Prince Albert last night.   The event was hosted by MNS executive member Allan Morin,...

Elders To Help Develop Long-Term Care Strategy

Elders To Help Develop Long-Term Care Strategy Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 12:19     Northern elders will have a say in the development of a provincial strategy on caring for their needs.   The communities of La Ronge, Pinehouse and Ile-a-la-Crosse will play host...

Immersion Touted As Best Way To Learn Cree

Immersion Touted As Best Way To Learn Cree Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 12:17     A Cree language teacher from La Ronge says the sooner youth get immersed in Cree immersion programming, the quicker they’ll learn the language.   Right now, says Minnie...

Drilling Venture Helpful For Northerners

  Drilling Venture Helpful For Northerners Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 12:15     Partnering with a veteran diamond drilling company to do work in northern Saskatchewan “makes good business sense” for the English River First Nation, according to a...

FNUC Student Nominated For National Award

FNUC Student Nominated For National Award Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 12:13     Jaimee Marks is a fitness instructor, motivational speaker and volunteer — and people are recognizing her efforts.   The First Nations University of Canada student is a finalist...

Youth Get Opportunity For Artistic Expression

  Youth Get Opportunity For Artistic Expression Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 12:11     Young people in north central Regina are getting the chance to express themselves through the arts.   The All Nations Healin’ Thru Artz program is open to people of all...

Man Mistakenly Released From Regina Courthouse

Man Mistakenly Released From Regina Courthouse Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 12:52     A man who should be in jail is instead out on the streets, after a mix-up at the provincial courthouse in Regina.   A spokeswoman for the Ministry of Justice, Laur’Lei...

Ottawa Has No H1N1 Plan For Metis: Chartrand

Ottawa Has No H1N1 Plan For Metis: Chartrand Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 12:48     The Metis National Council says Ottawa is not doing enough to protect over 300,000 Metis citizens from the H1N1 flu virus.   David Chartrand, the MNC’s minister of health,...

Give Aboriginals More Say On Nuclear Plans: Report

Give Aboriginals More Say On Nuclear Plans: Report Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 12:44     The man who led the province’s uranium consultations recommends that First Nations and Métis people be consulted separately on any aspect of uranium development in the...

Onion Lake Murder Case Headed To Supreme Court

Onion Lake Murder Case Headed To Supreme Court Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 12:39     A Regina Crown prosecutor is appealing an order to give an Alberta trucker a new trial in the death of an Onion Lake woman.   About a month ago, the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal...