Traditional Healers Visit Prince Albert

Traditional Healers Visit Prince Albert Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at 13:12     The Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation’s urban reserve in Prince Albert is home to a traditional healing gathering this week.   A handful of elders, specially chosen for their unique blend...

Action Plan Front and Centre at Dene Gathering

Action Plan Front and Centre at Dene Gathering Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at 13:07     Delegates attending the Dene Gathering in Dillon this week are hoping to develop an action plan on Denesuline self-government and land claims today.   This is the 3rd full day of...

Rulings in Metis Election Appeals a Month Away

Rulings in Metis Election Appeals a Month Away Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at 13:06     The lawyer for the Metis Elections Commission says it could be some time before any decisions are rendered on last week’s appeals.   Clark McKay says the three senators who...

Police Confirm Identity of Recovered Body

Police Confirm Identity of Recovered Body Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at 14:42     Prince Albert police are confirming that a body discovered last month in the North Saskatchewan River is that of a missing Aboriginal woman.   26-year-old Antoinette Ruth Daniels was last...

November Trial for Accused Killer

November Trial for Accused Killer Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at 14:31     Prosecutors in Prince Albert have set a trial date for a man accused of killing a former resident of Pelican Narrows.   48-year-old John Graham Buesnel was charged with second-degree murder after...

Dene Gathering Continues in Dillon

Dene Gathering Continues in Dillon Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at 14:29     This is Day 2 of the Dene Gathering in Dillon.   Hundreds of Dene people from across western Canada have flocked to the northern community for this year’s event.   Today’s agenda...

Northern Youth Speak Out in Ottawa

Northern Youth Speak Out in Ottawa Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at 14:27     About a dozen northern youth spent the last week talking with their peers about mental and physical health at a national youth conference in Ottawa.   The young people are from communities like...

Hundreds Flock to Dillon For Dene Gathering

Hundreds Flock to Dillon For Dene Gathering Monday, August 16, 2004 at 14:29     An annual gathering of Dene leaders and elders from across western Canada got underway in Dillon this morning.   The week-long gathering will feature various experts speaking to the...

More Forest Fire Smoke in Forecas

More Forest Fire Smoke in Forecast Monday, August 16, 2004 at 14:27     Saskatchewan Environment says most of the smoke that’s been present throughout the North in the last few days is likely coming from some large fires in northern Alberta.   Spokewoman...

Ile-a-la-Crosse Mayor Calls for New Metis Election

Ile-a-la-Crosse Mayor Calls for New Metis Election Monday, August 16, 2004 at 14:25     The leader of a northern community says he’s not impressed with how this year’s Metis election was held.   Ile-a-la-Crosse mayor Max Morin says he has deep respect for...