by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Metis Leaders Build Closer Ties With Ministry Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at 13:49 The Metis Nation – Saskatchewan is calling yesterday’s meeting with First Nations and Metis Relations Minister Bill Hutchinson historic, because it’s the first time...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Job Coach Training Offered At Northlands College Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at 13:43 A new course will train northerners how to help others become more “job ready”. Starting Sept. 8, students in the three-week job coach training course at Northlands...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
U of R Freshmen To Get Helping Hand Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at 13:41 Aboriginal students going to the University of Regina will have help in their first year. The Aboriginal Student Centre (ASC) is holding orientation sessions this week to help pave the way...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Tourist Dies While Swimming At Otter Rapids Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at 12:05 A Regina man has drowned in northern Saskatchewan. A 23-year-old man was out swimming in the bay near Otter Rapids yesterday afternoon when he and several friends decided to try to...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Ochapowace Loses Long-Time Chief Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at 12:03 A wake has been scheduled for tomorrow on the Ochapowace First Nation after the sudden passing of Chief Denton George. The long-time leader died suddenly on Sunday. The band says his position...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Landless Band Feels Ignored By Ottawa Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at 12:00 The chief of the John Cochrane First Nation says he’s unhappy his band hasn’t been given any funding to help map out its traditional territory. John Dorion says Ottawa is...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
High Schoolers Learn How To Be Entrepreneurs Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at 11:57 Ten Aboriginal high school students from across the province are at the First Nations University in Regina this week. They’re participating in the first Aboriginal Youth...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Flu Forces Cancellation of Northern Water Event Monday, August 17, 2009 at 14:22 A major conference on preserving the waters of the Athabasca Basin has been postponed at the last minute, due to a confirmed case of the H1N1 flu in the host community of Hatchet...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Security Company Recruiting Staff For Olympics Monday, August 17, 2009 at 12:21 Aboriginal people are getting a chance to work at next year’s Olympic Games. Contemporary Security Canada is at the Gathering Place in Regina today and tomorrow. ...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
MN-S To Consult Metis About Nuclear Waste Storage Monday, August 17, 2009 at 12:12 The Metis Nation – Saskatchewan says it will be participating in discussions about nuclear waste storage in the province. The MN-S has signed a funding agreement with the...
