by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
FSIN Vice-Chief Seeks Suicide Prevention Funding Tuesday, September 08, 2009 at 13:56 A vice-chief with the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations is calling on the federal government for more funding to combat suicide among First Nations youth. Glen Pratt...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
FNUC Teams Up With Medicine Chest Task Force Tuesday, September 08, 2009 at 13:47 The First Nations University of Canada is partnering with the Medicine Chest Task Force, a group working on establishing Indian control of Indian health. The task force will...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Big Income Gap Between Aboriginals And Non-Natives Friday, September 04, 2009 at 13:05 The gap between high-income earners and low-income earners is a “troubling phenomenon in Saskatchewan,” according to a report released last night. The report says...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Over 10% Of Traditional Resource Users Are Metis Friday, September 04, 2009 at 13:00 The Metis Nation – Saskatchewan is pointing to a recent report as support for Metis harvesting rights. The MN-S says a recent Statistics Canada report on the percentage of...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Former Montreal Lake Chief Dies Friday, September 04, 2009 at 12:57 The chief who negotiated the province’s first-ever health transfer agreement has passed away. Henry Naytowhow, who was instrumental in helping the Montreal Lake Cree Nation gain control of...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Pinehouse To Hold Municipal Election October 7 Friday, September 04, 2009 at 12:51 Pinehouse village council will have at least one new face on it this fall — and possibly as many as five. The northern village goes to the polls October 7, in one of the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Englis River Readying For Fall Vote Friday, September 04, 2009 at 12:50 The English River First Nation is gearing up for a fall chief and council election. Chief Ralph Paul is facing two competitors: former Meadow Lake Tribal Council vice-chief Isadore Campbell...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Report Explores Best Practices By First Nations Friday, September 04, 2009 at 12:48 The National Centre for First Nations Governance has released a report detailing best practices being used by First Nations communities. The centre is based in British Columbia,...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Shelter Allowances Boosted In High-Rent Markets Friday, September 04, 2009 at 12:43 The minister of Social Services says adjustments to the province’s shelter allowance programs are in line with the government’s commitment to help low-income families...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Pine Grove Inmates’ Art To Be Showcased Friday, September 04, 2009 at 12:34 A selection of original artworks from some female inmates will be on display tonight in Prince Albert. Beginning at 7 p.m., members of the public are invited out to the P.A. Arts...
