by bryanorthner | Aug 4, 2010
Sucker River Ready To Finalize Land Exchange Monday, August 22, 2005 at 14:02 Indian Affairs Minister Andy Scott is making an appearance in Sucker River today. Scott is in the Lac La Ronge Indian Band community to witness a signing ceremony related to a...
by bryanorthner | Aug 4, 2010
Band Implements New Land Management Regime Monday, August 22, 2005 at 13:59 The Muskeg Lake Cree Nation adopted its own land management code today — becoming the fourth First Nation in Saskatchewan to do so. Indian Affairs spokesman James Parker says this...
by bryanorthner | Aug 4, 2010
Battlefords-Area Reserve Schools Getting Help Monday, August 22, 2005 at 13:57 An education council has been launched with the intention of strengthening and enriching the cultural and academic experience of First Nations students near North Battleford. On...
by bryanorthner | Aug 4, 2010
More Departures At The First Nations University Friday, August 19, 2005 at 17:20 In the wake of a very important meeting with the association that represents Canada’s universities, the troubled First Nations University of Canada is dealing with two more...
by bryanorthner | Aug 4, 2010
Belanger Responds To SaskParty Leader’s Critique Friday, August 19, 2005 at 17:18 Saskatchewan’s minister of Northern Affairs says he’s not impressed with recent comments made by opposition leader Brad Wall. Buckley Belanger says Wall stepped forward...
by bryanorthner | Aug 4, 2010
INAC Responds To Case Of Cashing In Treaty Status Friday, August 19, 2005 at 17:17 An official with Indian Affairs says a recent request by a First Nations man to cash in his treaty status is much more complex than he apparently thinks. A report in the Regina...
by bryanorthner | Aug 4, 2010
Elders Walk Continues Despite Rain Friday, August 19, 2005 at 17:15 Around 100 elders continue to march through west-central Saskatchewan today hoping to raise awareness about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. The participants, who hail from a number of...
by bryanorthner | Aug 4, 2010
Assault On The Sturgeon First Nation Friday, August 19, 2005 at 17:14 An apparent assault has been reported on the Sturgeon Lake First Nation. Ambulance crews arrived on the scene yesterday afternoon shortly after 4:00, at which point they discovered a male...
by bryanorthner | Aug 4, 2010
LLRIB Chief Delivers Baby Boy Friday, August 19, 2005 at 17:13 The chief of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band welcomed a new addition to the family this morning. At 9:54 a.m., Chief Tammy Cook-Searson gave birth to a healthy baby boy. Weighing in at 9 pounds and 14...
by bryanorthner | Aug 4, 2010
Urban Indian Willing To Trade Status For Cash Thursday, August 18, 2005 at 14:45 A member of the Gordon First Nation in southern Saskatchewan says status Indians should be able to exchange their treaty rights for a lump sum settlement. According to the Regina...