by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010
More Can Join Federal Environmental Program Friday, May 28, 2010 at 12:30 The federal government is beefing up an environmental program for First Nations. So far 60 bands have signed onto the Reserve Land and Environment Management initiative. However, Indian...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010
Affordable Housing for La Ronge Friday, May 28, 2010 at 12:28 The federal and provincial governments officially opened 20 new units of affordable rental housing for families in La Ronge today. Many dignitaries were on hand, including Rob Clarke, MP for...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010
Health Region Unveils Aboriginal Health Strategy Friday, May 28, 2010 at 12:27 The Saskatoon Health Region unveiled its Aboriginal Health Strategy today. The president of the Metis Nation – Saskatchewan says the strategy is an example of bringing people...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010
Reserve Water Legislation Questioned Thursday, May 27, 2010 at 13:01 Some concerns are already being raised about the federal government’s proposed new legislation for drinking water on reserves. Angus Toulouse, the regional chief of Ontario for the...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010
Province Sued Over Abuse Of Boys At Youth Centre Thursday, May 27, 2010 at 12:58 A Regina lawyer is confirming legal action against a former youth worker and the provincial government. Ronald Sawa was sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison for admitting to...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010
Aboriginal MP Benefits From Changing Eating Habits Thursday, May 27, 2010 at 12:55 A Manitoba MP says he lost 60 lbs. in five months — on a traditional Aboriginal diet. Rod Bruinooge says a relative’s diabetes diagnosis — and his own Aborginal...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010
ICFS Foster Parents Flock To Retreat Thursday, May 27, 2010 at 12:46 A conference for foster parents and caregivers in Indian and Child Family Services agencies in the province is providing them with training — as well as a much-needed break. For three...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010
Healing Lodge Inmate Makes Escape Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at 15:42 A prisoner has escaped from the Willow Cree Healing Lodge. Staff say Larry Primeau, who was serving time on drug-related offences, went missing around 9:00 last night. He failed to return from...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010
Legislation Introduced Over Reserve Water Quality Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at 15:37 The federal government introduced the Safe Drinking Water for First Nations Act in Parliament today. Indian Affairs Minister Chuck Strahl says the bill will help safeguard...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010
Pankiw Wins Latest Court Battle Over Pamphlets Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at 15:17 The Federal Court has sided with former Saskatchewan MP Jim Pankiw over some controversial pamphlets that were mailed to his constituents during his time in office. The householders...
