Metis Elders Left Off Primrose Payment List

Metis Elders Left Off Primrose Payment List Wednesday, August 01, 2007 at 13:36     An NDP cabinet minister admits there are some Metis elders affected by the Primrose Lake Air Weapons Range who should be on a list for a government payment — but currently...

Oilsands Quest, Clearwater River Remain Far Apart

Oilsands Quest, Clearwater River Remain Far Apart Wednesday, August 01, 2007 at 13:33     It doesn’t sound like a northern Saskatchewan chief and an Alberta oilsands exploration executive will be mending fences anytime soon.   Clearwater River Dene Nation chief...

FNUC Board Chair Resigns

FNUC Board Chair Resigns Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at 15:54     FSIN Vice-Chief Lyle Whitefish has resigned as chair of the First Nations University of Canada’s board of governors.   The university has been widely criticized in recent years for having elected politicians...

Elders Getting Cash From Province In Primrose Deal

Elders Getting Cash From Province In Primrose Deal Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at 15:53     The provincial government has officially handed its share of a settlement to four northwest Metis communities affected years ago by the creation of the Primrose Lake Air Weapons...

Tragedy At Good Spirit Lake

Tragedy At Good Spirit Lake Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at 15:40     A 10-year-old boy from the Carry the Kettle First Nation has drowned while attending a summer camp.   RCMP spokesman Sgt. Brad Kaeding says someone noticed the boy floating face down in the water near a...

Muskoday Trying To Cope With Flooding

Muskoday Trying To Cope With Flooding Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at 15:39     The Muskoday First Nation is dealing with flooding for the second year in a row.   Band spokesman Herman Crane says the water this year is a lot higher than it was the previous year, and some...

Two Men Arrested In Casino Drug Bust

Two Men Arrested In Casino Drug Bust Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at 15:32     An investigation into what the RCMP call “suspicious activity” at a North Battleford casino has resulted in the arrest of two men on drug charges.   60-year-old Edmonton resident...

Treaty Gathering Ends With Two Resolutions

Treaty Gathering Ends With Two Resolutions Monday, July 30, 2007 at 15:38     First Nations leaders have a lot to think about, now that this year’s national treaty gathering at Fort Carlton has concluded.   Two resolutions were passed at the event.   One calls...

New Treaty Commish Spells Out Objectives

New Treaty Commish Spells Out Objectives Monday, July 30, 2007 at 15:35     Saskatchewan’s new treaty commissioner says he doesn’t see himself forming opinions on the treaties anytime soon.   Bill McKnight says he wants to sit down with First Nations and...

NAFC Chooses Northerner To Represent Youth

NAFC Chooses Northerner To Represent Youth Monday, July 30, 2007 at 14:53     A young man from Ile-a-la-Crosse has been elected the new National Youth Executive of the National Association of Friendship Centres.   24-year-old Brennan Merasty was elected to the...