by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010
Fox Re-Elected As Chief In Onion Lake Thursday, June 17, 2010 at 14:31 A new council has been elected at the Onion Lake Cree Nation, but the chief remains the same. Wallace Fox beat two other challengers, Henry Lewis and Pauline White, during the band’s...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010
Metis Sign Deal For Diamond Mine Spin-offs Thursday, June 17, 2010 at 14:27 Metis in Prince Albert have reached an agreement with Shore Gold. This morning, local area director Darlene McKay signed a letter of understanding with the company in relation to...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010
National Truth Commission Event Opens In Winnipeg Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at 15:23 Hundreds of Indian residential school survivors, together with Aboriginal leaders, church groups, government representatives and members of the public gathered today in Winnipeg...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010
Province Releases Duty To Consult Framework Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at 15:01 The minister responsible for First Nations and Metis Relations expects mixed reaction to the government’s duty to consult framework. The government unveiled its consultation...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010
Proposed Gold Mine Near La Ronge Gets DFO Approval Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at 14:50 The federal government has signed off on a development request for a gold mine north of La Ronge. According to a news release from Golden Band Resources, the Department of...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010
Close Call At Montreal River Bridge Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at 14:49 A businesswoman in the La Ronge area says she’s just glad she was in the right place at the right time. However, Cosette Fafard doesn’t consider herself a hero, even after saving a...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010
Woman Recovering from Violent Assault Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 14:24 A 41-year-old woman in Prince Albert is recovering from a violent assault. Police say the woman was stabbed shortly before two a.m. Monday morning and rushed to hospital with life-threatening...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010
Toddler In Good Condition After Hit by Vehicle Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 14:23 A boy from Muskoday is said to be in good condition after being struck by a vehicle last night on the reserve. Authorities say the 1 year-old was being pulled in a wagon when the...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010
All Children Deserve Equal Education: NAAF CEO Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 14:04 Aboriginal children need – and deserve – the same level of education funding as non-Aboriginal children so they can go to college or university, a Senate witness said today. Roberta...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010
NWAC Raises Awareness about Elder Abuse Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 14:02 The Native Women’s Association of Canada is acknowledging elders today. The group says today is World Elder Abuse Awareness day, and they want people to recognize the role elders play...
