Advocate For Native Teen Moms Welcomes Funds

Advocate For Native Teen Moms Welcomes Funds Wednesday, May 04, 2005 at 13:59     The director of a social outreach centre in North Battleford says she hopes to change some prevailing attitudes about pregnant Aboriginal girls in her community.   Gwen Favel says too...

Report Released Into Plane Mishap In La Ronge

Report Released Into Plane Mishap In La Ronge Tuesday, May 03, 2005 at 14:58     The Transportation Safety Board has concluded that an incorrect part led to the collapse of the landing gear of a Norcanair plane that skidded off the runway at the La Ronge airport last...

Jolibois Hoping To Run In Federal Election

Jolibois Hoping To Run In Federal Election Tuesday, May 03, 2005 at 14:55     A northern mayor has announced her intention to run in the coming federal election — if there is one.   La Loche mayor Georgina Jolibois has announced she plans to seek the NDP...

Appeals Launched Into LLRIB Election

Appeals Launched Into LLRIB Election Tuesday, May 03, 2005 at 14:51     The Lac La Ronge Indian Band’s newly-elected chief and council have postponed their council meetings until further notice because of a number of appeals of the recent band election.   The...

Political Unrest In Poundmaker

Political Unrest In Poundmaker Tuesday, May 03, 2005 at 14:45     A sit-in is taking place today at the band office on the Poundmaker First Nation.   Eric Tootoosis, the person leading the demonstration, says the move is being made in an attempt to force a new...

Keewatin Yatthe Begins Accreditation Process

Keewatin Yatthe Begins Accreditation Process Tuesday, May 03, 2005 at 14:42     The Keewatin Yatthe Regional Health Authority is taking steps to enhance its image.   The health authority recently applied to the Canadian Council on Health Services to be officially...

Uncertain Future For DFO In Northern Saskatchewan

Uncertain Future For DFO In Northern Saskatchewan Tuesday, May 03, 2005 at 14:37     Officials with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans say it’s still not clear what impact a new downsizing plan will have on northern Saskatchewan.   According to the...

Funding Announced To Help Homeless Native People

Funding Announced To Help Homeless Native People Tuesday, May 03, 2005 at 14:35     The federal government has announced over $1 million in funding to projects in North Battleford and Meadow Lake aimed at addressing homelessness.   The funding is being provided under...

Search Effort For Missing Woman Unsuccessful

Search Effort For Missing Woman Unsuccessful Monday, May 02, 2005 at 14:34     Searchers that spent the weekend looking for clues related to the disappearance of an Aboriginal woman in Saskatoon came up empty-handed.   Dozens of volunteers were hoping to uncover...

Christie Asked By MNS To Oversee Lawsuit

Christie Asked By MNS To Oversee Lawsuit Monday, May 02, 2005 at 14:32     The Metis Nation of Saskatchewan is hoping high-profile civil rights lawyer Doug Christie will agree to take over its lawsuit against the provincial government.   Christie has most recently...