by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
MNC Controversy At Risk Of Erupting Again Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 15:14 Even though an Ontario court is allowing an election at the Metis National Council to proceed — it might only be a short-term fix in the organization’s bitter leadership...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Survivors Begin Applying For Compensation Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at 14:45 Residential school survivors are picking up their compensation applications across the country today. While some are touting it as a day of celebration, one woman in Saskatoon says...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Metis National Assembly Back On Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at 14:16 After temporarily suspending next month’s Metis National Council assembly and president election, a court in Ontario has now said they can go ahead on certain conditions. The MNC...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Technicality Prolongs Fond du Lac Chief Election Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at 14:14 After initially declaring incumbent Victor Fern the winner of the election for chief in Fond du Lac, election officials are now saying the vote is likely headed to a fourth...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Cool Weather Hurting Wild Rice Harvest Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at 14:11 A wild rice expert with Saskatchewan Agriculture says northern growers need some warm weather soon. Gerry Ivanochko notes this year’s harvest is about two weeks behind, mainly...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
FNUC Sets Aside Land For Traditional Purposes Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at 14:06 Students at the First Nations University of Canada campus in Regina can now get a first-hand look at how vegetation played into their traditional culture. The school has...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Residential School Victim Unhappy With Media Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at 15:29 A residential school survivor from Janvier, Alberta is taking issue with media reports about the compensation payments that will soon be flowing to former students. Bertha Moir is...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Line-Ups Expected At Claim Sign-Up Sessions Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at 15:23 Large crowds are expected at sign-up sessions this week for residential school survivors hoping to apply for compensation on the earliest possible date. Service Canada is hosting...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Fond du Lac Chief Election Heads To Third Ballot Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at 15:16 Voters in Fond du Lac are going to a third ballot in their election for chief. Incumbent Victor Fern finished with the most votes in yesterday’s first ballot and this...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
English River Band Members Nominate Candidates Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at 15:15 Six people have been nominated for chief at the Patuanak-based English River First Nation. Incumbent Archie Campbell is being challenged by Lawrence McIntyre, Joe Everett, Ralph...
