Native Youth Graduate From RCMP Orientation Course

Native Youth Graduate From RCMP Orientation Course Friday, May 18, 2007 at 14:39     The latest participants in the RCMP’s Aboriginal Youth Training Program are set to receive their certificates today.   A total of 32 men and women from reserves and communities...

Experts Discuss State Of Aboriginal Art In Sask.

Experts Discuss State Of Aboriginal Art In Sask. Friday, May 18, 2007 at 14:37     The Bessborough Hotel in Saskatoon is the site of a major conference this weekend designed to examine the state of Indigenous art in the province.   Curators, art collectors, critics,...

FSIN Chief Says Give Peace A Chance

FSIN Chief Says Give Peace A Chance Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at 16:08     The chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations says he doesn’t want to see any roadblocks going up in the province to advance First Nations rights.   Lawrence Joseph says that...

Prentice Issues Threat To AFN About Day Of Protest

Prentice Issues Threat To AFN About Day Of Protest Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at 16:01     The Harper government is warning it’s prepared to take tough action against Aboriginal groups who block roads and rail lines as a protest strategy.   The Assembly of First...

Aboriginal Child Welfare Debate Continues

Aboriginal Child Welfare Debate Continues Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at 15:56     Another round of criticism is being directed towards the Department of Community Resources by the province’s Children’s Advocate.   It comes in the form of a report, which was...

Bands Launch Suit Against RCMP Over Dams

Bands Launch Suit Against RCMP Over Dams Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at 15:48     There’s a new twist to a water war in the Qu’Appelle Valley that’s been going on for six years.   Aboriginal bands are taking the Mounties to court, accusing them of...

Ile-a-la-Crosse Man Sentenced For Cocaine Offence

Ile-a-la-Crosse Man Sentenced For Cocaine Offence Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at 15:46     An Ile-a-la-Crosse man has pleaded guilty to a charge of possessing cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.   42-year-old Joey Noel Kenny has been sentenced to two years less a day...

Baby Killed At Carry The Kettle Reserve

Baby Killed At Carry The Kettle Reserve Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at 15:27     A man accused of killing a 10-month-old girl on the Carry the Kettle First Nation is making a court appearance in Indian Head today.   21-year-old Jamie Justin Courtney is also the suspect in...

MNS Area Director Taking Aim At Presidency

MNS Area Director Taking Aim At Presidency Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at 15:19     A long-time Metis politician has declared his intention to run for president of the Metis Nation of Saskatchewan.   Philip Chartier has recently sat on the Provincial Metis Council as the...

Commercial Fishers Group Elects New President

Commercial Fishers Group Elects New President Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at 15:17     The association representing northern Saskatchewan’s commercial fishers has a new president.   Lac La Ronge Indian Band member Jonas Bird takes over from long-time president John...