by bryanorthner | Aug 10, 2010
Province Should Push Harder For IleX Compensation Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at 15:51 A west-side politician says he thinks the MLA for Athabasca should be pushing harder to get a federal compensation deal for survivors of the boarding school in Ile a’la...
by bryanorthner | Aug 10, 2010
Feds Up Funding At The Metis Nation of Alberta Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at 15:50 The Federal Government has announced it’s topping up the funds of the Metis Nation of Alberta. Federal interlocutor Jim Prentice and two other ministers are awarding the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 10, 2010
PA Police Seek Help In Locating Two Missing Locals Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 16:28 The Prince Albert City Police are asking for the public’s help in locating two missing people. Haley Masuskapoe is a 13 year old aboriginal girl who was last seen at the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 10, 2010
Former Lawyer’s Trial Hears Closing Arguements Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 16:24 Closing arguments are expected today, following the testimony from 3 aboriginal teenagers who took the stand in Prince Albert yesterday at the trial for a former lawyer from...
by bryanorthner | Aug 10, 2010
Fur Auction A Success Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 16:23 The Fur Harvesters Auction House in North Bay staged its first sale on Friday and from all accounts, it was a successful one. Beaver pelts checked in at an average price of $26.45 with a high of $52. ...
by bryanorthner | Aug 10, 2010
New Document To Help With Band Consultations Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 16:23 A new document on what mining companies should do when developing on Aboriginal land has been created. The draft-framework is the brainchild of the Mining Association of Canada, and...
by bryanorthner | Aug 10, 2010
Northern Alberta Band Sues Feds Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 16:20 The failure of the Federal Government to provide bullets and fishing twine to some northern bands 100 years ago can’t be measured in today’s economy, according to a lawyer. Chris...
by bryanorthner | Aug 10, 2010
Canoe Lake Re-elects Lariviere Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 16:20 Canoe Lake residents went to the polls yesterday. Guy Lariviere came out on top after winning in his re-election bid for Chief. Joining Lariviere on council is a mix of new and old faces. Ken...
by bryanorthner | Aug 10, 2010
AFN And FSIN Applaud Compensation Ruling Monday, December 18, 2006 at 15:12 The Chief of the Assembly of First Nations says he’s pleased Canada’s courts have chosen to ratify the compensation deal for residential school survivors. Phil Fontaine says...
by bryanorthner | Aug 10, 2010
FNUC Faculty Member Says Unions Are Inevitable Monday, December 18, 2006 at 15:11 A faculty member at the First Nations University of Canada feels it’s just a matter of time before native leaders will be forced to accept unions — even on reserves. ...
