by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Natives’ Unfettered Access To States In Jeopardy Wednesday, April 06, 2005 at 14:13 Questions are being raised about what new travel regulations to the United States could mean to First Nations’ residents in Canada. Just yesterday, the U.S. announced...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Stony Rapids Residents Choosing New Mayor Wednesday, April 06, 2005 at 14:08 There’s an election taking place in Stony Rapids today. Residents are voting for a new mayor, following the resignation of former mayor Victor Robillard a few months ago. ...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Aboriginal War Vets Motion Debated In Parliament Tuesday, April 05, 2005 at 15:43 The plight of Aboriginal war veterans is being debated in the House of Commons today. Members of Parliament are discussing a private member’s motion put forward by northern...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
New La Ronge Band Chief Ready To Assume Office Tuesday, April 05, 2005 at 15:40 The new chief of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band expects to officially take office later this week. Last Thursday, band members decided to make former councilor Tammy Cook-Searson the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Montreal Lake Band Members Elect Another Bird Tuesday, April 05, 2005 at 15:38 Lionel Bird is the new chief of the Montreal Lake Cree Nation. Over 1,000 band members cast ballots in yesterday’s election. In the end, Bird received 130 votes more than...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Gas In Buffalo Narrows Over A Dollar A Litre Tuesday, April 05, 2005 at 15:36 At least one resident in Buffalo Narrows is crying foul over the cost of gas there. Rick McKay says this week’s price of 101.9 cents per litre is outrageous. He says fuel...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Native Filmmakers To Be Featured At Festival Tuesday, April 05, 2005 at 15:32 This year’s rendition of the Flicks International Film Festival promises to have a strong First Nations flavour. Two animated features by Canadian Aboriginal filmmakers Carol...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Deschambault Lake Toddler Drowns In Open Water Thursday, March 31, 2005 at 13:31 The RCMP are investigating the drowning of a two-year-old boy in Deschambault Lake. The child’s body was found shortly before 4:30 yesterday afternoon in an area of open water...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Saskatoon Ready To Host Aboriginal Awards Gala Thursday, March 31, 2005 at 13:28 The 12th Annual National Aboriginal Achievement Awards will be presented at a gala ceremony in Saskatoon this evening. This is the second time Saskatchewan has hosted the event...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
New Chief Elected In Cumberland House Thursday, March 31, 2005 at 13:23 There was a close finish in the voting for chief in Cumberland House yesterday. But, in the end, Walter Sewap was named the new chief after narrowly edging out incumbent Peter Laliberte. ...
