Push For New Band In Green Lake Dismissed By MNS

Push For New Band In Green Lake Dismissed By MNS Tuesday, December 06, 2005 at 13:20     The Metis Nation of Saskatchewan is opposing a grassroots movement to try to reinstate a First Nation some argue was once based in Green Lake.   The proponents of what’s...

Fishers Warned To Adhere To Transport Guidelines

Fishers Warned To Adhere To Transport Guidelines Tuesday, December 06, 2005 at 13:18     Saskatchewan Environment is defending its rules governing the safe transportation of fish caught commercially.   Two fishers from Black Lake were charged last winter for allowing...

FNUC President Uneasy About Less Chiefs On Board

FNUC President Uneasy About Less Chiefs On Board Tuesday, December 06, 2005 at 13:10     The president of the First Nations University of Canada doesn’t think having less chiefs on the university’s board is the way to go.   Charles Pratt is responding to...

Harrison Says Lower GST Better Than Income Tax Cut

Harrison Says Lower GST Better Than Income Tax Cut Tuesday, December 06, 2005 at 13:07     Incumbent Desnethe-Missinippi-Churchill River MP Jeremy Harrison believes the riding’s constituents would benefit more from the Conservative plan to cut the GST, as...

AFN To Discuss Election At Special Assembly

AFN To Discuss Election At Special Assembly Tuesday, December 06, 2005 at 12:58     The Assembly of First Nations is hosting a special chiefs assembly in Ottawa, beginning today.   Issues to be dealt with include the recent commitments from the First Ministers Meeting...

MNS Says Metis Hunters Are Targets Of Harassment

MNS Says Metis Hunters Are Targets Of Harassment Monday, December 05, 2005 at 15:35     Métis Nation of Saskatchewan president Dwayne Roth is lashing out at Saskatchewan Environment for how conservation officers are currently interpreting Métis hunting and fishing...

Boarding School Compensation Policy Unclear

Boarding School Compensation Policy Unclear Monday, December 05, 2005 at 15:17     The office of Indian Residential Schools Resolution Canada is clarifying its position on compensation issues for residents of boarding schools.   Earlier today, an independent...

Merasty Claims Liberal Nomination Unopposed

Merasty Claims Liberal Nomination Unopposed Monday, December 05, 2005 at 15:14     To no one’s surprise, Gary Merasty is now officially the Liberal candidate in the federal riding of Desnethe-Missinippi-Churchill River.   Merasty won the nomination unopposed...

Beauval Forest Industries Gets Financing In Place

Beauval Forest Industries Gets Financing In Place Friday, December 02, 2005 at 15:17     A new forestry company based in Beauval has announced it has arranged complete financing for the construction of a post plant facility, site development and winter harvesting...

Metis Leaders Impatient Over Pace Of Land Claim

Metis Leaders Impatient Over Pace Of Land Claim Friday, December 02, 2005 at 14:46     Metis leaders in Saskatchewan are discussing some drastic measures to raise funds for a large land claim in northwest Saskatchewan.   Metis Nation of Saskatchewan president Dwayne...