New Report Details On-Reserve Funding Shortfall

A vice-chief with the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations isn’t ruling out a legal challenge over the issue of education funding. The federation has released a report which says First Nations schools are getting roughly half the funding other schools do....

Chief Says Ottawa Forcing Bands To Accept Legislation

The chief of the Onion Lake Cree Nation says the federal government is using strong-arm tactics against First Nations people. Wallace Fox says Ottawa is pressing First Nations to accept federal legislation in order to get its contribution funding agreement. He says a...

New Website Aimed At Bolstering Aboriginal Enrolment

The University of Saskatchewan is reaching out to more Aboriginal students. It has launched a new website in an effort to build partnerships in Aboriginal communities and to increase the participation of Aboriginal students. They currently make up about 10% of the...

Regina Police Lobby For Tighter Controls On Facebook Page

The president of the Regina Police Association is demanding tighter controls over the department’s Facebook page. Over the weekend, the page was filled with negative comments with some even encouraging violence against police. Evan Bray says the association first...

Metis President Not Waiting For Federal Dollars

A Metis leader says he’s not going to wait for the federal government when it comes to creating economic development for his people. Clem Chartier of the Metis National Council says there was very little for the Metis in the recent federal budget — but...

Mining Expert Laments Loss Of Tax-Cut

The president of the Mining Association of Canada says the federal government has made a mistake in cancelling a popular tax cut among mining companies. Pierre Gratton explains the Accelerated Capital Cost Program helped companies recoup the costs of setting up new...

Métis Identity Topic Of Debate At Senate Committee Hearing

Should what defines a Métis person be limited to a specific geographic area or should self-identity be the starting point for a person to be recognized as Métis under the Canadian Constitution? This was the topic of debate at the Senate Standing Committee on...