Inexpensive Software Showcased At Languages Event

by | Jul 26, 2011

Inexpensive Software Showcased At Languages Event Friday, December 03, 2010 at 14:41     New language software is on display at this year’s First Nations Language Keepers Conference in Saskatoon.   Kelly Fontaine from the Aboriginal Languages Unit of the...

Different Spins Put On Aboriginal Job Numbers

by | Jul 26, 2011

Different Spins Put On Aboriginal Job Numbers Friday, December 03, 2010 at 14:26     The province is reporting that employment for First Nations and Metis peoples is continuing on an upward trend.   According to the latest labour statistics, 33,800 Aboriginal people...

Mother Of Dead Infant Admits Lying To Court

by | Jul 26, 2011

Mother Of Dead Infant Admits Lying To Court Thursday, December 02, 2010 at 17:29     Some surprising revelations have come out of a trial in Prince Albert examining the death of a three year-old boy.   The mother of the toddler spent much of the morning on the stand....

First Nations’ Language Loss Almost An “Epidemic”

by | Jul 26, 2011

First Nations’ Language Loss Almost An “Epidemic” Thursday, December 02, 2010 at 16:53     The president of the Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Centre says the situation facing First Nations languages and youth is almost like an epidemic.   Dorothy Myo spoke this morning...

Northern Band Opens Care Home For Elders

by | Jul 26, 2011

Northern Band Opens Care Home For Elders Thursday, December 02, 2010 at 16:49     A community gathering was held yesterday to mark the opening of the Catharine Charles Long Term Care Home at the Lac La Ronge Indian Band. The $2.1-million facility has 10 long-term care...

LLRIB Members Trained To Deliver Youth Project

by | Jul 26, 2011

LLRIB Members Trained To Deliver Youth Project Thursday, December 02, 2010 at 16:48     Training sessions wrap up today for a youth development program at the Lac La Ronge Indian Band called Project Venture.   Organizers say about 260 youth in Hall Lake, Sucker River...

Case Against Woman In Foster Child Death Delayed

by | Jul 26, 2011

Case Against Woman In Foster Child Death Delayed Wednesday, December 01, 2010 at 14:51     It will be nearly two more months before the case of a woman charged with criminal negligence causing death in the drowning death of a Saskatchewan toddler moves forward.  ...

Mother Of Deceased Boy Takes The Stand

by | Jul 22, 2011

Mother Of Deceased Boy Takes The Stand Wednesday, December 01, 2010 at 18:35     The mother of a toddler who died in Prince Albert three years ago testified in court Wednesday.   Jennine Donald told jurors December 23rd, 2007 started out as a normal day for her...

RCMP Crash Hospitalizes Six People

by | Jul 22, 2011

RCMP Crash Hospitalizes Six People Wednesday, December 01, 2010 at 17:36     Six people were sent to hospital this morning following the crash of an RCMP vehicle at Kawacatoose First Nation.   Police say two members of the Punnichy detachment responded to a domestic...

AFN Lauds Bloc Effort To Improve Native Education

by | Jul 22, 2011

AFN Lauds Bloc Effort To Improve Native Education Wednesday, December 01, 2010 at 17:35     Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn Atleo welcomes draft legislation introduced by the Bloc Quebecois.   Bill C-599 is aimed at strengthening First Nations...