by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Native Protester Sounds Off On Same Sex Bill Wednesday, March 09, 2005 at 15:06 An Aboriginal man who originally hails from Buffalo Narrows is protesting same sex marriage today. Norman McCallum feels the Liberal government is forcing Aboriginal people to accept...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Lack Of Funding Forces Postponement of MNLA Tuesday, March 08, 2005 at 14:56 The Metis Nation Legislative Assembly that was supposed to take place in Yorkton this weekend has been postponed. Metis Nation of Saskatchewan President Dwayne Roth says the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Metis War Vets Receive Centennial Medals Tuesday, March 08, 2005 at 14:53 A number of Metis war veterans were among the Saskatchewan citizens presented with the province’s Centennial Medal in Saskatoon today. Many of the Metis vets honoured today are from...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Northerner Accused Of Chasing Man With Shotgun Tuesday, March 08, 2005 at 14:52 Police in Prince Albert have charged a 25-year-old Buffalo Narrows resident with possession of a dangerous firearm. Officers responded to reports of a chase taking place between two...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Native Law Expert To Hold Lecture In Saskatoon Tuesday, March 08, 2005 at 14:49 The man generally regarded as Canada’s leading indigenous law scholar is visiting Saskatoon over the next couple of days. During his visit, John Borrows will hold several...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
APTN Renews Commitment To Aboriginal Languages Tuesday, March 08, 2005 at 13:18 The Aboriginal Peoples Television Network is moving forward with plans to increase Aboriginal language programming in a bid to promote Native languages in Canada. APTN currently airs...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Seabee Mine Experiences Drop In Production Tuesday, March 08, 2005 at 13:15 The president of a gold mine north of La Ronge isn’t overly concerned about its recent sluggish output. Neil McMillan of Claude Resources says the Seabee mine’s...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
PBCN Launches Lawsuit Against SaskPower Monday, March 07, 2005 at 13:27 After years of fruitless negotiations, the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation is taking legal action for traditional lands that were flooded decades ago. Chief Ron Michel confirmed the news this...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Red Earth Voters Stick With Status Quo Monday, March 07, 2005 at 13:23 Miller Nawakayas has been re-elected chief of the Red Earth Cree Nation. The incumbent chief defeated challengers Roy Head and Helen McDermott by a wide margin, collecting 330 votes. Head...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
More Doctors Close To Signing In La Loche Monday, March 07, 2005 at 13:20 The Keewatin Yatthe Health Region is a step closer to addressing its doctors’ shortage in La Loche. Spokesman Richard Petit says the local clinic in La Loche is currently staffed by...
