Redman Remembered For Her Laugh And Smile

Redman Remembered For Her Laugh And Smile Thursday, July 16, 2009 at 14:17     Friends and family of Amber Redman remember her as a beautiful and friendly young woman.   They gathered yesterday at Standing Buffalo First Nation for the 1st Annual Amber Redman Memorial....

Ocean Man Set To Webcast Band Meetings

Ocean Man Set To Webcast Band Meetings Thursday, July 16, 2009 at 14:12     Members of the Ocean Man First Nation will soon be able to watch their band council meetings live over the Internet.   In September, Ocean Man will launch their own webcast exclusively on...

Program For Troubled Inner City Youth Gets Funds

Program For Troubled Inner City Youth Gets Funds Thursday, July 16, 2009 at 14:07     The “Joe’s Garage” project at the Downtown Youth Centre in Saskatoon is receiving $71,000 of funding from the federal government.   The project gives young men the...

Search For Missing Turnor Lake Hunter Ends Well

Search For Missing Turnor Lake Hunter Ends Well Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 15:08     The RCMP say an experienced woodsman thought to be missing near Turnor Lake has been found safe and sound.   56-year-old Richard Moberly of the Birch Narrows/Turnor Lake area went on...

Chiefs Discuss Indian Status At Special Meeting

Chiefs Discuss Indian Status At Special Meeting Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 15:03     The chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations says things could get costly for many bands if they suddenly find themselves with new members.   The FSIN is hosting a...

Arcand Named To National Survivors Committee

Arcand Named To National Survivors Committee Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 14:58     A well-known Saskatchewan elder has been named to the national Indian Residential School Survivors Committee.   Eugene Arcand of the Muskeg Lake First Nation will join nine other...

FSIN Surprised By Wall’s Take On Duty To Consult

FSIN Surprised By Wall’s Take On Duty To Consult Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 14:54     A First Nations leader says he was surprised by recent comments from the premier about the duty to consult.   Last week, Brad Wall said he thought it might be impossible to...

Standing Buffalo Reserve Marks Grim Anniversary

Standing Buffalo Reserve Marks Grim Anniversary Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 14:50     A memorial for Amber Redman is being held on the Standing Buffalo Dakota First Nation today.   The memorial started this morning at the Standing Buffalo school, and includes...

Group Plans To Use Funds For Victimized Youth

Group Plans To Use Funds For Victimized Youth Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 14:42     A Regina organization that helps young people leave the sex trade has received a $100,000 grant from Heritage Canada.   The Street Workers Advocacy Project, also known as SWAP, will...

Young H1N1 Victim From Northern Saskatchewan

Young H1N1 Victim From Northern Saskatchewan Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 13:09     A doctor is confirming that the Saskatchewan child who recently died from the H1N1 virus was from the province’s north.   Dr. Monika Dutt says the child was the one who died from...