by bryanorthner | Aug 23, 2010
National Native Leader Joins Missing Sisters Walk Friday, July 25, 2008 at 14:57 The president of the Native Women’s Association of Canada is in Saskatoon today for the last day of the final walk in honour of Daleen Bosse. Beverly Jacobs says she has been...
by bryanorthner | Aug 23, 2010
Sanderson Picked To Lead Medicine Chest Task Force Friday, July 25, 2008 at 14:50 Former Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations chief Sol Sanderson has been appointed to lead a task force thas has been struck to advise First Nations on the best way to set up...
by bryanorthner | Aug 23, 2010
Elders Event Not A Big Draw For Non-Native Leaders Friday, July 25, 2008 at 14:41 Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Chair Sheldon Wuttunee says this week’s elders gathering in Battleford on treaty implementation was a success. But Wuttunee is disappointed...
by bryanorthner | Aug 23, 2010
Agency Planning To Honour Aboriginal Entrepreneurs Friday, July 25, 2008 at 14:30 Applications are being accepted for the Aboriginal Business Hall of Fame. The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business is accepting nominations. Citizens who know a professional...
by bryanorthner | Aug 23, 2010
First Nations Sign Oil Sands Deal With Taiwan Firm Thursday, July 24, 2008 at 15:16 Five Saskatchewan First Nations have signed agreements with Taiwanese businesses to develop oil sands in the province’s northwest, as well as pursue other projects. This...
by bryanorthner | Aug 23, 2010
Medicine Chest Gathering Nearing Conclusion Thursday, July 24, 2008 at 15:04 Today is the final day of the Medicine Chest gathering at the Thunderchild First Nation. The goal of the three-day gathering is to set up a task force to implement a traditional...
by bryanorthner | Aug 23, 2010
Elders Question Treaty Commissioner About Role Thursday, July 24, 2008 at 14:46 Saskatchewan’s Treaty Commissioner was grilled about his mandate yesterday. During his presentation at an elders gathering in Battleford, Bill McKnight took a number of...
by bryanorthner | Aug 23, 2010
LLRIB Welcomes Child Services Funding Thursday, July 24, 2008 at 14:43 Ottawa’s new deal for on-reserve child and family services agencies in Saskatchewan is being met with some optimism from a northern band. This week, the federal government pledged $105...
by bryanorthner | Aug 23, 2010
RCMP Identify Victim, Suspect In Dillon Murder Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at 15:46 The suspect in a homicide in Dillon made her first court appearance today in Buffalo Narrows. 32-year-old Dana Lee Winnipeg of Dillon has been charged with second-degree murder. ...
by bryanorthner | Aug 23, 2010
New Attractions Planned For Back To Batoche Days Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at 15:43 One of the biggest Metis celebrations in North America is just hours away from getting started. Tonight, Metis from across the country and several U.S. states will begin...
