by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010
New Bill Will Give Indian Status To Thousands Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 13:24 The federal government has introduced legislation today that will give Indian status to an estimated 45,000 more people across the country. They are grandchildren of First Nations...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010
Teen Sentenced For Role In Fort Qu’Appelle Murders Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 13:12 An 18-year-old youth who pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and attempted murder was sentenced in a Regina court this morning. Justice Janet McMurtry handed down a...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010
Province Releases Report On Forests Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 13:07 The provincial government says a new report indicates Saskatchewan forests are, for the most part, pretty healthy. But it admits there are some problems, thanks to poor market conditions. ...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010
Change Made To Aboriginal Agriculture Rules Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 13:05 Aboriginal people who farm or ranch on reserve now have a new way to make extra money. That’s because a section of the Indian Act has been changed. First Nations can now sell...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010
Motel Owner Loses Appeal Over Remark To Native Man Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 13:47 A Saskatoon Court of Queen’s Bench judge has upheld a human rights tribunal ruling that awarded a First Nations man with $7,000. Leslie Tataquason testified in 2008 that...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010
Tories Appear Poised To End Student Grants: FSIN Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 13:38 An FSIN vice-chief says time is running out to chart a course for post-secondary education funding. Delbert Wapass says this year’s throne speech clearly shows the...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010
Former Metis Leader Not In Favour Of Riel Pardon Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 13:20 A former leader of the Metis National Council says he is not interested in having a new debate about the legacy of Louis Riel. Gerald Morin feels current efforts to exonerate the...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010
Potential IAP Claimants Urged To Begin Process Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 13:17 A lawyer who is helping residential school survivors who experienced extreme abuse apply for additional compensation says applicants should get the paperwork filled out sooner rather...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010
Northern Group Opposed To Proposed Ore Haul Route Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 13:10 Some concerns are beginning to surface over an idea by AREVA to establish an ore haul route between the McArthur River uranium mine and the processing facility at McClean Lake. ...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010
INAC Studying Housing Authority Proposal From FSIN Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 13:00 A vice-chief with the FSIN is proposing the creation of a First Nations housing authority. Morley Watson says the body would be managed by First Nations, but be accountable to...
