Lampard Review of Metis Election Completed

Lampard Review of Metis Election Completed Wednesday, October 13, 2004 at 13:21     The provincial government has received the long-awaited report into this year’s controversial Metis Nation – Saskatchewan election.   Earlier this year, the province...

Grants Available to Metis Graduate Students

Grants Available to Metis Graduate Students Wednesday, October 13, 2004 at 13:13     The Metis Centre at the National Aboriginal Health Organization is offering three $5,000 grants to Metis graduate students.   The Metis Centre Fellowship Program is designed to...

Crackdown on Fortified Buildings Now Law

Crackdown on Fortified Buildings Now Law Wednesday, October 13, 2004 at 13:10     Part of the province’s Safer Communities Act came into effect yesterday, but Saskatchewan’s Justice minister isn’t sure how often it will be enforced in the North or on...

Fond du Lac Chief Dies of Cancer

Fond du Lac Chief Dies of Cancer Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at 13:28     Residents of the Athabasca community of Fond du Lac are grieving the loss of their chief.   Eddie Martin passed away yesterday after a battle with cancer.   His last days were spent at his home in...

Fur Buyer Sizing Up Finished Product Potential

Fur Buyer Sizing Up Finished Product Potential Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at 13:26     One of the men behind a new, band-owned fur buyer in La Ronge can’t wait until the outfit starts marketing its own finished products.   Lac La Ronge Indian Band councillor...

Police Track Down Missing Witchekan Lake Youth

Police Track Down Missing Witchekan Lake Youth Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at 13:20     A missing teen from the Witchekan Lake First Nation has been found safe and sound in Saskatoon.   14-year-old Shane Witchekan was located this morning by Saskatoon police at the home...

Aboriginal Recrutis Dropping Out of Military

Aboriginal Recrutis Dropping Out of Military Friday, October 08, 2004 at 13:43     The Canadian armed forces are having a hard time hanging on to Aboriginal recruits.   Master Corporal Brian Ennis is originally from the Cowessess First Nation and how serves as the...

Spot Price for Uranium at 20-Year High

Spot Price for Uranium at 20-Year High Friday, October 08, 2004 at 13:40     Uranium mining companies in Saskatchewan are getting a big boost from the markets these days.   The spot price for uranium is currently above 20 dollars a pound — a level not seen in 20...

Cameco Invests $1.5 Million into Aboriginal Health

Cameco Invests $1.5 Million into Aboriginal Health Friday, October 08, 2004 at 13:38     Cameco is putting 1.5 million dollars into improving Aboriginal health in Saskatchewan.   It’s part of the Royal University Hospital’s 15-million-dollar Royal Care...

Womens’ Shelters Sought in Northern Saskatchewan

Womens’ Shelters Sought in Northern Saskatchewan Friday, October 08, 2004 at 13:28     Saskatchewan’s justice minister says smaller northern communities need shelters for women.   Frank Quennell is making the comments in the wake of the recent Amnesty...