by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
CIC Launches Online Aboriginal Business Directory Monday, June 25, 2007 at 16:47 The provincial government is attempting to help Saskatchewan-based Aboriginal businesses on the Internet. The Crown Investments Corporation has established an online service that...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Piche Named National Aboriginal Role Model Monday, June 25, 2007 at 16:46 A volleyball player from northwest Saskatchewan has been honoured by a national organization. Alwyn Piche of La Loche is one of 12 youth to be selected as a 2007 role model by the National...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Dene Band Erects Blockade Over Oil Sands Drilling Friday, June 22, 2007 at 15:42 The Clearwater River Dene Nation has set up a blockade to deny an oil sands exploration company access to drilling sites on the band’s traditional territory. The band established...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Body Found On Thunderchild Reserve Friday, June 22, 2007 at 15:37 It appears a search for a missing man on the Thunderchild First Nation has ended on a tragic note. A body was discovered on the reserve last night. A search began the previous day for...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Ahenakew Hearing Ends With Confrontation Friday, June 22, 2007 at 15:36 A former head of the Assembly of First Nations got into a shouting match with reporters on the steps of the Regina courthouse yesterday. David Ahenakew said the hate-crime proceedings...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Closing Arguments Heard In Metis Harvesting Case Friday, June 22, 2007 at 15:32 Closing arguments have been delivered in a trial in Fort Qu’Appelle that could clarify Metis hunting and fishing rights in southern Saskatchewan. The case revolves around a...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Treaty Document Returned To First Nation Friday, June 22, 2007 at 15:25 A rare and historically valuable pictograph was officially unveiled yesterday at the Treaty Four Governance Centre in Fort Qu’Appelle. The two-panel pictograph was drawn by Chief...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Another Hurdle For Midwest Uranium Project Friday, June 22, 2007 at 15:23 The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission has announced it wants more environmental studies to be done on a proposed uranium project in northern Saskatchewan before it gives it the green light....
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Teen Charged Regarding Fatal Crash At Beardy’s Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at 16:09 RCMP have arrested a 16-year-old male in connection to the fatal vehicle rollover on the Beardy’s/Okemasis First Nation this past weekend. The youth is alleged to have...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Courts Will Decide Indian Status Issue: Prentice Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at 14:41 Indian Affairs Minister Jim Prentice says it’s up to the courts to determine who qualifies as a status Indian in Canada. Recently, the B.C. Supreme Court ruled...
