by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
MNS Treasurer Candidate Hoping to Make History Tuesday, May 18, 2004 at 12:51 A candidate running for Metis Nation of Saskatchewan provincial treasurer hopes to become the first woman elected to that position. The MNS holds its elections next week, and Shirley...
by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
Province and Bands at Odds Over Smoking Ban Friday, May 14, 2004 at 14:41 The chief of the Prince Albert Grand Council is speaking out about the provincial government’s decision to impose anti-smoking legislation in the province. The law will ban smoking...
by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
First Nations Fiscal Act Destined for Scrap Heap Friday, May 14, 2004 at 14:38 A potentially contentious piece of legislation dealing with First Nations’ fiscal relationship with Ottawa will likely die on the order paper. The House of Commons was poised to...
by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
Call Made for Dene Translators at Youth Assembly Friday, May 14, 2004 at 14:36 A delegate from a northern Saskatchewan Dene community is calling on the FSIN to provide translators at its next legislative assembly for youth. Teenage band members from across the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
Wahpeton, Indian Affairs at Odds Over Funding Friday, May 14, 2004 at 14:30 The Wahpeton Dakota First Nation was the scene of a protest earlier this week. The demonstration took place during a meeting between band officials and the department of Indian Affairs...
by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
MNS Secretary Candidate Challenges NDP Friday, May 14, 2004 at 14:27 A nominee for the position of provincial secretary in the upcoming Metis Nation of Saskatchewan election says he will bring a more proactive approach to problems facing Metis people if his...
by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
Beatty Pushes Green Team Program in North Friday, May 14, 2004 at 14:24 Cumberland MLA and provincial Youth minister Joan Beatty is encouraging young people in the North to apply for summer employment under the province’s new Green Team initiative. The...
by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
Belanger Rejects SaskParty Offer Thursday, May 13, 2004 at 13:25 Buckley Belanger is saying “thanks, but no thanks” to an offer from the Saskatchewan Party regarding ongoing information meetings in the North. Belanger and Environment minister David...
by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
Lack of Jobs Brought Up at FSIN Youth Assembly Thursday, May 13, 2004 at 13:23 First Nations youth from the North are into a second round of talks in Prince Albert today with fellow band members from southern Saskatchewan. This is Day 2 of the FSIN’s Youth...
by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
Ex-Marine from Beardy’s Defends U.S. Military Thursday, May 13, 2004 at 13:18 A band member from the Beardy’s & Okemasis First Nation says he doesn’t believe recent media reports of Iraqi prisoner abuse by American soldiers accurately...
