by bryanorthner | Aug 18, 2010
Aboriginal Leaders Critical Of Federal Budget Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 15:00 The national chief calls the federal budget a “bitter disappointment” for First Nations. Phil Fontaine says the budget contains very little in the way of new...
by bryanorthner | Aug 18, 2010
Northern Living Allowance Increased In Budget Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 14:45 Prince Albert MP Brian Fitzpatrick says a budget item announced yesterday will directly benefit northern workers. Under the federal budget, the northern residents deduction has...
by bryanorthner | Aug 18, 2010
Native Students Learning About Justice System Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 14:35 A Saskatoon school is bringing police and the justice system into the classroom . . . but not to reprimand students. Instead, the purpose is to teach youths about how the system...
by bryanorthner | Aug 18, 2010
Aboriginal Storyteller Promotes Value Of Craft Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 14:28 An Aboriginal storyteller says people can regain their culture and identity through storytelling. Don Speidel also says non-Aboriginal people can gain an awareness of that...
by bryanorthner | Aug 18, 2010
Urban Reserve Proposal In Regina Gathering Steam Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at 15:12 If all goes according to plan, the Cowessess First Nation will have an urban reserve in Regina in about a year. The City of Regina’s executive committee has already...
by bryanorthner | Aug 18, 2010
Northern Municipal Legislation Under Review Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at 15:06 Northern citizens are getting a chance this week to offer their feedback on proposed changes to the Northern Municipalities Act. A committee struck by the province and New North has...
by bryanorthner | Aug 18, 2010
Lynx, Marten Pelts Fetch Big Prices For Trappers Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at 15:00 Some recent prices for marten, lynx and lynx cat pelts are being hailed as the highest in 20 years by a North Bay, Ontario fur marketer. At a recent Fur Harvesters Auction House...
by bryanorthner | Aug 18, 2010
First Nations Group Home Suspended By Province Monday, February 25, 2008 at 15:29 Operations at the Keeseekoose Group Home have been temporarily suspended. Social Services Minister Donna Harpauer today announced that she is suspending operations at the home...
by bryanorthner | Aug 18, 2010
Chartier Re-Elected As MNC President Monday, February 25, 2008 at 13:08 After being forced out of office last summer, Clem Chartier is once again in charge of the Metis National Council. The Buffalo Narrows product came away with a first ballot victory in the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 18, 2010
Thunderchild Murder Suspect To Stand Trial Monday, February 25, 2008 at 12:53 A 21-year-old Thunderchild First Nation man has been committed to stand trial on a charge of first-degree murder. Jamie Lindsay Paddy is charged with the murder of 47-year-old Anthony...
