by bryanorthner | Aug 10, 2010
Manslaughter Case Headed to Sentencing Circle Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at 15:28 Two northern residents have pleaded guilty to manslaugter in a pair of unrelated cases. In Prince Albert Provincial Court yesterday, 41-year-old Linda Peekeekoot pleaded guilty...
by bryanorthner | Aug 10, 2010
Flying Dust Man Run Over By Logging Truck Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at 15:25 The Meadow Lake RCMP are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 36-year-old man from the Flying Dust First Nation earlier this week. RCMP spokeswoman Heather...
by bryanorthner | Aug 10, 2010
UN Committee Stalls Indigenous Rights Declaration Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at 15:22 A United Nations committee has passed a motion to delay consideration of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Officials at the Assembly of First Nations...
by bryanorthner | Aug 10, 2010
Merasty Takes A Pass On Quebec Nationhood Vote Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at 15:20 Northern Saskatchewan’s Member of Parliament is keeping a low profile after ducking out of this week’s House of Commons vote on the nationhood of Quebec. Gary...
by bryanorthner | Aug 10, 2010
AUCC Committee Begins Tour of FNUC Campuses Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at 15:12 Campuses at the First Nations University of Canada are receiving some special visitors this week. Three university presidents, representing the Association of Universities and...
by bryanorthner | Aug 10, 2010
Saskatchewan Chiefs Discuss Future Of Gaming Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at 15:10 Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Vice-Chief Morley Watson will be looking for a little direction from the province’s chiefs today. A two-day special session of the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 10, 2010
SaskEnergy Steps Up La Ronge Natural Gas Campaign Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at 15:06 Public meetings are scheduled to take place in La Ronge and Weyakwin today as part of a SaskEnergy natural gas sign-up drive. SaskEnergy announced a plan a few weeks ago the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 10, 2010
Aboriginal New Democrats Elect New Leader Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at 15:04 A newly-elected Aboriginal leader says she hopes to convince more First Nations and Metis people that they should vote in the next provincial election. Angie Merasty of the Peter...
by bryanorthner | Aug 10, 2010
Experts Gather For PAGC Special Ed Gathering Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at 14:59 The Prince Albert Grand Council is the setting for a conference on special education today. A total of 18 guest speakers are talking about subjects ranging from autism to dealing...
by bryanorthner | Aug 10, 2010
Diabetes Care Discussed At Native Health Summit Tuesday, November 28, 2006 at 14:31 Vancouver is playing host to a National Summit on Aboriginal Health today. Federal Health Minister Tony Clement is holding talks with a number of premiers, provincial health...
