First Nations Man Elected to N.B. City Council

First Nations Man Elected to N.B. City Council Tuesday, October 28, 2003 at 13:00     A man from the Sweetgrass reserve is believed to have made history in last week’s civic election in North Battleford.   Ray Fox is believed to be the first First Nations person...

LLRIB Clarifies Position on Political Comments

LLRIB Clarifies Position on Political Comments Tuesday, October 28, 2003 at 10:12     Officials with the Lac La Ronge Indian Band say Chief Harry Cook was expressing his own personal opinion, and not the band’s position, when he endorsed the Saskatchewan Party last...

New Chief in English River

New Chief in English River Tuesday, October 28, 2003 at 10:02     There is a new chief at the English River First Nation.   Tobie Aubichon won the election for band chief in Patuanak this past Friday with 112 votes.   Aubichon defeated 4 other candidates in the...

Northlands College Announces Scholarship Winners

  Northlands College Announces Scholarship Winners Tuesday, October 28, 2003 at 10:00     Northlands Regional College has announced the recipients of its annual scholarships.   This year’s recipient of the Board of Governors Scholarship is Clyde McCallum of Sandy Bay....

Chartier Elected National Metis Leader

Chartier Elected National Metis Leader Friday, October 24, 2003 at 15:43     Saskatchewan Metis leader Clem Chartier is the new president of the Metis National Council.   The vote took place at the MNC’s annual assembly in Winnipeg earlier today.   Chartier was...

SaskParty Candidate Issues Apology to FSIN Chief

SaskParty Candidate Issues Apology to FSIN Chief Friday, October 24, 2003 at 15:37     A candidate with the Saskatchewan Party admits he has made a big mistake.   Peter Abrametz says publishing a picture of himself standing beside newly-elected FSIN chief Alphonse...

Chief Not Backing Down from SaskParty Support

Chief Not Backing Down from SaskParty Support Friday, October 24, 2003 at 15:34     The chief of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band doesn’t think he’s the only First Nations leader who’s planning to vote for the Saskatchewan Party in the coming election.  ...

PAGC Chiefs Hopes for Large Aboriginal Vote

PAGC Chiefs Hopes for Large Aboriginal Vote Friday, October 24, 2003 at 15:31     The chief of the Prince Albert Grand Council says he wants to see more Aboriginal people at polling booths this November.   Gary Merasty says First Nations people need to exercise their...

Election Day for English River First Nation

Election Day for English River First Nation Friday, October 24, 2003 at 15:26     A Northern Saskatchewan First Nation is holding its chief and council election today.   A total of 5 candidates are running for chief of the English River First Nation.   They include...

Chief’s Support of SaskParty Disappoints Belanger

Chief’s Support of SaskParty Disappoints Belanger Thursday, October 23, 2003 at 13:35     A northern band chief’s endorsement of the Saskatchewan Party yesterday in La Ronge isn’t sitting well with Athabasca NDP candidate Buckley Belanger.   Lac La...