Aboriginal Women Gather For National Summit

Aboriginal Women Gather For National Summit Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at 14:37     First Nations, Metis and Inuit women from across the country have assembled in Cornerbrook, Newfoundland for a National Aboriginal Women’s Summit.   Native Women’s...

Mineral Rights Part Of Green Lake Land Dispute

Mineral Rights Part Of Green Lake Land Dispute Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at 14:33     An Aboriginal leader in Green Lake says he thinks minerals might be contributing to a struggle over proposed development in the area.   Rodney Laliberte is chief of the Kenomotay...

Sturgeon Lake Signs $10.3 Million TLE Deal

Sturgeon Lake Signs $10.3 Million TLE Deal Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at 14:18     The Sturgeon Lake First Nation has signed a Treaty Land Entitlement settlement agreement with the federal and provincial governments.   The deal gives the band $10.4 million for an...

Rogue Outfitter Fined For Illegal Fishing Camp

Rogue Outfitter Fined For Illegal Fishing Camp Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at 14:17     A decision has been handed down in a rogue outfitting case in northern Saskatchewan.   Rene Glenn was found guilty of illegal outfitting this morning in La Ronge Provincial Court.  ...

La Ronge Students To Talk With Astronaut In Space

La Ronge Students To Talk With Astronaut In Space Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at 14:15     Students and teachers from four schools in La Ronge will be talking with Canadian astronaut Dave Williams during the next space shuttle mission through a real-time video link.   The...

Last Day For Metis Voters To Pre-Register

Last Day For Metis Voters To Pre-Register Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at 14:12     Metis voters in the province have until 6:00 tonight to officially get their names on to the registry list for the upcoming Metis Nation of Saskatchewan election.   After tonight’s...

Removal Of Elders From FNUC Class Irks Students

Removal Of Elders From FNUC Class Irks Students Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at 14:03     Some students at the First Nations University of Canada say something is missing in their Indian Social Work program.   The students are complaining that elders who used to teach at...

PAGC Detox Centre Closer To Becoming Reality

PAGC Detox Centre Closer To Becoming Reality Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at 13:58     It appears a 15-bed youth addictions treatment facility spearheaded by the Prince Albert Grand Council could be built in Prince Albert after being rejected in other communities.   The...

Watchdog Agencies Visit Athabasca Region

Watchdog Agencies Visit Athabasca Region Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at 13:44     Saskatchewan’s Ombudsman, Children’s Advocate and Human Rights Commissioner are visiting Stony Rapids today.   The three officials will also make a stop in Black Lake this week.  ...

Native Communities Hit Hard By Highway Fatalities

Native Communities Hit Hard By Highway Fatalities Monday, June 18, 2007 at 15:47     Three reserve communities have been affected by this past weekend’s devastation on Saskatchewan roadways.   The Beardy’s/Okemasis First Nation is mourning the loss of two...