by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
Northern Man’s Jail Sentence Overturned Wednesday, February 11, 2004 at 13:31 The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal says a lower court should have taken a northern man’s Aboriginal background into consideration before sentencing him to jail time for his...
by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
Leaders Applaud Shuffle at Northern Affairs Wednesday, February 11, 2004 at 13:28 Northern leaders are welcoming news of a fairly significant change in the Northern Affairs department. Alan Parkinson is no longer the deputy minister of Northern Affairs —...
by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
Chiefs Vote Down Political Campaign Motion Wednesday, February 11, 2004 at 13:18 A resolution that would have allowed chiefs in the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations to enter politics without having to relinquish their titles was defeated in Prince Albert...
by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
Prince Albert Plays Host to FSIN Assembly Tuesday, February 10, 2004 at 13:34 For the first time in recent memory, the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations is holding a legislative assembly in Prince Albert. The FSIN’s 3-day winter session got...
by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
Metis Make Call for Cultural Sensitivity Training Tuesday, February 10, 2004 at 13:17 The Metis Nation of Saskatchewan feels there should be mandatory Aboriginal awareness training for anyone involved in the justice system. That was one of 151 recommendations...
by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
Preparations Underway for Link to Fort McMurray Monday, February 09, 2004 at 15:47 Business and community leaders in northwest Saskatchewan are trying to make sure they’re ready for the completion of a link connecting La Loche and Fort McMurray. Last week,...
by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
Line-up Named for Northern Singing Showcase Monday, February 09, 2004 at 15:46 Fifteen performers from Northern Saskatchewan have been chosen to participate in the first ever “Talent of the North” show next month. Auditions were held this past...
by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
Aboriginal Storytelling Week Kicks Off Monday, February 09, 2004 at 15:44 Today marks the start of Aboriginal Storytelling Week in this province. An official launch is taking place today at the Regina campus of the First Nations University of Canada. Events...
by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
Unrest at Two Northern Band Offices Friday, February 06, 2004 at 13:58 Protests are taking place at two different band offices in northwest Saskatchewan. Yesterday, over a dozen Island Lake band members shut down their band’s headquarters, demanding that...
by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
Elders Voices Concerns About Impact of Mining Friday, February 06, 2004 at 13:52 An elder from the Black Lake First Nation says he has concerns about activities at mine sites at Cigar Lake McClean Lake and McArthur River. Pierre Robillard says radiation and...
