by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
Questions Linger About Reserve Water Strategy Thursday, July 20, 2006 at 15:20 A chief in Ontario says questions are being asked by First Nations leaders about how new water regulations will work on reserve. Stan Lutit of the Muswaga Tribal Council is one of a...
by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
Wall Visits Carry The Kettle Reserve Thursday, July 20, 2006 at 15:17 The Carry The Kettle First Nation is playing host to Saskatchewan Party leader Brad Wall today. Wall is attending a pow wow on the reserve to help kickoff a tour of Saskatchewan communities...
by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
Back To Batoche Organizers Ready For Crowds Thursday, July 20, 2006 at 15:14 The chairman of the Back to Batoche committee says he’s optimistic this year’s event will be just as successful as those staged in previous years. The annual showcase of...
by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
Northern Dene Band To Host National Gathering Thursday, July 20, 2006 at 15:11 The English River First Nation is preparing to host the National Denesuline Gathering next month in Patuanak. Preparations are well underway for the event which also coincides with a...
by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
Former Northern Affairs Official Promoted Thursday, July 20, 2006 at 15:08 A provincial civil servant familiar to several northern leaders has been promoted. Alan Parkinson, who served as the deputy minister of Northern Affairs from 2002 until 2004, is now the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
Reserve Drinking Water Hearing Held July 26 Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at 13:11 Public hearings will take place in Saskatoon next week to address the state of drinking water on First Nations reserves. Harry Swain is the Chairman of the group carrying out the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
Northern Overtime Exemption Meeting Held In August Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at 13:10 A Government MLA says he hopes to hear from as many northerners as possible about the issue of the Northern Overtime Exemption. Ron Harper says public meetings over the issue...
by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
U of S Professor Defends BC Native Fisheries Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at 13:09 A professor from the University of Saskatchewan says the Prime Minister is making a mistake by opposing First Nations fisheries on the West Coast. Paul Chartrand says he was...
by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
Montreal Lake Awarded Cultural Gathering Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at 15:25 The Montreal Lake Cree Nation will host the inaugural Northern Saskatchewan Cultural Gathering this fall. Montreal Lake was one of a number of communities that bid to host the event. It...
by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
Youth Drownings Spur Demand For Swimming Lessons Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at 15:11 The Lifesaving Society says more northern communities are getting serious about water safety following the tragic drowning deaths of four children earlier this year. Spokesman Dale...
