by bryanorthner | Aug 5, 2010
Harrison Assures LLRIB Will Receive Housing Funds Tuesday, November 29, 2005 at 16:07 Northern MP Jeremy Harrison has assured the Lac La Ronge Indian Band that funding commitments would be met for housing on its reserve, if the Conservatives were to win the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 5, 2010
PBCN Members Poised To Elect New Chief Tuesday, November 29, 2005 at 16:05 Members of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation head to the polls today to vote in a byelection for chief. Chief electoral officer Ted J. Merasty says of the 9 candidates vying for the top...
by bryanorthner | Aug 5, 2010
FSIN Holding Special Assembly Tuesday, November 29, 2005 at 16:04 The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations is holding a special sitting of its legislative assembly today. The two-day session is expected to focus on financial matters, including a...
by bryanorthner | Aug 5, 2010
Metis Artists Exhibit Work In PA Art Show Tuesday, November 29, 2005 at 16:02 Two Métis artists will unveil their most recent works at a gallery in Prince Albert this week. Leah Dorion and Tim Moore are the two painters heading up the show, entitled “Spiritual...
by bryanorthner | Aug 5, 2010
Targets Set To Raise Aboriginals’ Quality Of Life Monday, November 28, 2005 at 15:27 The prime minister and the premiers have signed a $5.1-billion deal with various Aboriginal organizations in the country aimed at improving the quality of life in Native...
by bryanorthner | Aug 5, 2010
LLRIB Chief Feels Treaty Rights Are Safe Monday, November 28, 2005 at 15:25 Fears that Ottawa is prepared to shrug off treaty responsibilities to First Nations aren’t shared by the chief of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band. Last week, several chiefs from...
by bryanorthner | Aug 5, 2010
NDP Candidate Ready For Northern Election Battle Monday, November 28, 2005 at 15:22 The federal NDP candidate for northern Saskatchewan says it seems a little early to be holding a federal election, but she’s ready to go. Anita Jackson says she will be...
by bryanorthner | Aug 5, 2010
Election Could Jeopardize LLRIB Housing Money Friday, November 25, 2005 at 15:24 The chief of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band says she worries the band will be out $2.2 million because of the threat of an oncoming federal election. Chief Tammy Cook-Searson says the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 5, 2010
FSIN Chief Looking For Promises From Tories Friday, November 25, 2005 at 15:22 The Chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations says he wants to hear commitments from the Conservative Party about what it will do for First Nations if elected. Alphonse...
by bryanorthner | Aug 5, 2010
Attempt Made To Resurrect Old Band At Green Lake Friday, November 25, 2005 at 15:22 Efforts are underway to get a First Nation reinstated in the Green Lake district. Rodney Laliberte is the man heading up the movement. He says the Kenemotay band lost its status...
