by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
FSIN to Host Meeting on Education Tax Tuesday, October 05, 2004 at 14:45 A new policy that will see the taxation of First Nations students’ educational allowances will be the focus of an information session tonight in Saskatoon. Researcher Darlene Lanceley...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Norcanair Employee Honoured with Award Tuesday, October 05, 2004 at 14:43 A Dene woman originally from Stony Rapids was one of the big winners last night at the 10th Annual Prince Albert Tourism Awards. Dora MacKenzie is the base manager and reservations manager...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Amnesty Report on Native Women Angers Karwacki Monday, October 04, 2004 at 15:29 Saskatchewan Liberal Leader David Karwacki says the lives of First Nations women are at risk because of the provincial government’s inaction on justice reform. Karwacki was...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Young Mom Continues Housing Protest Monday, October 04, 2004 at 15:25 The protest of a young homeless mother of three in Sandy Bay continues today. Linda Beatty started living in a canvas tent next to the local housing authority last week, but has since moved...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Churchill River Riding Gets New Name Monday, October 04, 2004 at 14:58 It appears the northern Saskatchewan constituency of Churchill River has undergone a name change. It’s now officially known as Desnethe-Missinippi-Churchill River. Desnethe means...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Metis Sign Top Item on Council Meeting Agenda Monday, October 04, 2004 at 14:55 Village council in Buffalo Narrows will decide tonight what it plans to do about the Metis sign controversy. About 10 days ago, local Metis Nation officials erected a sign saying,...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Poor Wild Rice Forecast Now a Reality Monday, October 04, 2004 at 14:52 An agrologist in northern Saskatchewan says it looks like only a half-million pounds of wild rice will be harvested in the North this year. In recent years, the harvest has been anywhere...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Mayor Says Residents Should Answer for Actions Friday, October 01, 2004 at 15:01 The mayor of La Loche had a chance yesterday to discuss her community’s crime reduction plans with Saskatchewan Justice Minister Frank Quennell. Quennel was in La Loche...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Aboriginal Affairs Gets Name Change Friday, October 01, 2004 at 14:55 The provincial department of Aboriginal Affairs is getting a new name today. It will now be called the department of First Nations and Metis Relations. And unlike before, it will be separate...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Sandy Bay Mother Makes Tent New Home Friday, October 01, 2004 at 15:00 A young, single mother with 3 children has been living in a canvas tent in Sandy Bay the last few days to draw attention to the desperate housing situation in that community. 23-year-old...
