by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
June Now Aboriginal History Month Nationwide Friday, June 05, 2009 at 13:43 A motion to make June National Aboriginal History Month has been passed in the House of Commons. The motion was put forward for the second time in three years by B.C. New Democrat Jean...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Food Security, Celebrity Chef On Symposium Agenda Friday, June 05, 2009 at 13:36 Food security is one of the topics today in Saskatoon at the North American Indigenous Food Symposium. Priscilla Settee says she’s been a food activist for about 30 years. ...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
School Windows Replacement Awaits Special Delivery Friday, June 05, 2009 at 13:28 All the broken windows in Mosquito School may not be replaced until some time in July, according to the school principal and a glass installer. On Tuesday night, someone smashed...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Few Hunters, Too Much Litter Creating Bear Problem Friday, June 05, 2009 at 13:21 The world economic crisis has had a serious impact on some northern Saskatchewan wildlife numbers, according to a Ministry of Environment official. Conservation Gary Provencher...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Sweetgrass Girl Needs Kidney, Pancreas Friday, June 05, 2009 at 13:17 A Sweetgrass First Nation family is trying to raise money to cover the costs they will incur when their diabetic daughter receives a double organ transplant. Jeanine Arcand is the oldest of...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Fontaine Won’t Seek Re-election Thursday, June 04, 2009 at 14:51 Assembly of First Nations National Chief Phil Fontaine formally announced today that he has decided not to pursue another term. Fontaine called his three terms as head of the AFN “the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Status Issue Debated By First Nations Leaders Thursday, June 04, 2009 at 14:33 Ottawa’s decision to make changes to the Indian Act about who qualifies as a status Indian, rather than challenge a ruling by the B.C. Court of Appeal, is a hot topic of...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Gaming, Foster Care Debated At Assembly Thursday, June 04, 2009 at 13:48 Chiefs from across the province gathered in Saskatoon for the first day of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations’ annual spring assembly yesterday, delving into hot topics such...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Tips Sought In La Ronge Fire Investigation Thursday, June 04, 2009 at 13:28 The RCMP are appealing for the public’s help in learning who set the apartment building fire that claimed three lives in La Ronge last week. Police have yet to make any arrests in...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Muskowekwan Fire Death Deemed Accidental Thursday, June 04, 2009 at 13:24 RCMP have completed their investigation of a house fire on the Muskowekwan First Nation. They now say it’s not suspicious. A 31-year-old woman, Teresa Ann Gordon, died as a result of...
