Woman Writes About Residential School Experience

by | Sep 27, 2011

Woman Writes About Residential School Experience Thursday, September 15, 2011 at 14:12     A First Nations woman in South Saskatchewan is launching a labour of love with a book about a woman’s experience in and beyond residential school.   Bevann Fox is the author of...

Saskatoon Men Face Intimidation Charges

by | Sep 27, 2011

Saskatoon Men Face Intimidation Charges Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 15:45     Two Saskatoon men have been convicted following investigations into witness intimidation.   The first investigation was conducted in late 2010 by the Saskatoon Police Street Gang Unit....

FSIN Tells Province No Funds Used in Severance

by | Sep 27, 2011

FSIN Tells Province No Funds Used in Severance Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 15:43     The provincial government has received assurance from the FSIN that program dollars were not used in a reported $650,000 severance package to former Chief Lonechild.   In a...

Province, Industry Fund Lake Monitoring

by | Sep 27, 2011

Province, Industry Fund Lake Monitoring Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 15:39     The province is contributing $1 million into a monitoring program for northern Saskatchewan lakes.   Another $600,000 will be provided by Areva and Cameco.   Other groups involved in...

Harvest Benefits Community

by | Sep 27, 2011

Harvest Benefits Community Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 15:35     More than 3,200 hampers with fresh produce are going to community groups in Saskatoon, thanks to a garden that is tended by inmates at the Saskatoon Correctional Centre under the Urban Camp program....

Saskatonians Eat Food Bank Baskets For Week

by | Sep 27, 2011

Saskatonians Eat Food Bank Baskets For Week Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 15:33     Some well-known Saskatonians are participating in an awareness event called the “food basket challenge.”   Participants are given a food basket similar to what someone...

Chief Optimistic Oil Deal Beneficial To Reserve

by | Sep 27, 2011

Chief Optimistic Oil Deal Beneficial To Reserve Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 15:31     The chief of the Flying Dust First Nation says he’s optimistic a deal the band signed with an Alberta oil company will bring benefits to his people.   Jim Norman says oil and...

Governor General Visits Wanuskewin, FNUC

by | Sep 27, 2011

Governor General Visits Wanuskewin, FNUC Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 14:10     Canada’s Governor General unveiled a new exhibit at Wanuskewin Heritage Park today as part of his Saskatchewan tour.   His Excellency David Johnston opened an exhibit called...

Canoe Lake Residents Can Earn Degree at Home

by | Sep 27, 2011

Canoe Lake Residents Can Earn Degree at Home Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 14:08     Residents of the Canoe Lake Cree Nation can now earn a university degree in their home community.   An agreement has been reached with the University of Saskatchewan to deliver ITEP...

Sod Turning on Regina Housing Complex

by | Sep 27, 2011

Sod Turning on Regina Housing Complex Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 14:07     A sod-turning was held this morning in Regina on the site of a new First Nations affordable housing development in Regina.   The provincial government is providing $2.3 million in funding...