FSIN Chief Attacks Taxpayers’ Federation

FSIN Chief Attacks Taxpayers’ Federation Tuesday, February 06, 2007 at 15:07     The Saskatchewan director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation says if FSIN chief Lawrence Joseph is calling him a liar — he had better have the facts to back that up.   David...

Feds Explain Decision To Pull Out Of Metis Vote

Feds Explain Decision To Pull Out Of Metis Vote Tuesday, February 06, 2007 at 15:01     A federal government spokesperson says it was a lack of effort and cooperation that resulted in a recent decision to call off efforts for a new Metis election in Saskatchewan.  ...

Millions Earmarked For Metis Health Training

Millions Earmarked For Metis Health Training Tuesday, February 06, 2007 at 14:51     The Metis National Council’s minister of health says it’s a proud day for Metis people in Canada.   David Chartrand attended a press conference this morning in Ottawa,...

Metis Elders In Line For Extra Settlement Money

Metis Elders In Line For Extra Settlement Money Tuesday, February 06, 2007 at 14:47     An official with the Primrose Lake Air Weapons Range settlement committee says as many as 130 elders could be eligible for a one-time payment under the deal.   However, Alex...

Fond du Lac Teen’s Murder Trial Postponed To June

Fond du Lac Teen’s Murder Trial Postponed To June Tuesday, February 06, 2007 at 14:39     A 17-year-old Fond du Lac male accused of second degree murder is now facing new charges.   The youth, who can’t be identified because of his age, is charged with the...

Province Upgrading Air Ambulance Fleet

Province Upgrading Air Ambulance Fleet Tuesday, February 06, 2007 at 14:36     The provincial government is replacing two of its air ambulances with two state-of the-art aircraft.   The province is investing $12 million in two King Air B200 planes. They will replace a...

Athabasca Bands Monitoring Oilsands’ Water Usage

Athabasca Bands Monitoring Oilsands’ Water Usage Tuesday, February 06, 2007 at 14:34     A northern leader says two Saskatchewan bands in the Far North are keeping an eye on recent efforts to curb the oil industry’s thirst for fresh water.   Prince Albert...

Parties React To End Of Metis Election Talks

Parties React To End Of Metis Election Talks Monday, February 05, 2007 at 14:54     The head of a committee assigned to facilitate a new Metis election in the province admits she’s disappointed by recent news that plans for a new vote are off.   Marilyn Poitras...

Aboriginal Youth Rub Shoulders With FSIN Leaders

Aboriginal Youth Rub Shoulders With FSIN Leaders Monday, February 05, 2007 at 14:49     Over 150 First Nations high school students are in Regina for a three-day youth legislative assembly hosted by the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations.   The youth are...

Climate Change On FSIN Radar

Climate Change On FSIN Radar Monday, February 05, 2007 at 14:07     A vice-chief with the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations says they’re prepared to take a deeper look into how Saskatchewan First Nations can help in the fight against global warming.  ...