by MBC News | Feb 19, 2013
The chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations says he hasn’t given up hope the province will one day split natural resource revenues with First Nations. This goes against statements by Premier Brad Wall, who maintains these revenues should be equally...
by MBC News | Feb 19, 2013
The federal government is looking at setting up a committee to examine the large number of Aboriginal women who have gone missing and been murdered but a number of groups say they want more action. A number of organizations including Human Rights Watch, the Federation...
by MBC News | Feb 19, 2013
Six Saskatchewan organizations have been chosen among Canada’s top diversity employers. The list is compiled by Mediacorp Canada and the results are published in the Globe and Mail newspaper. It is an annual competition and Cameco, Information Services Corporation,...
by MBC News | Feb 19, 2013
The Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race is officially underway. Sixteen sled-dog teams began leaving the starting point at Red Wing School, just north of Prince Albert, earlier this afternoon. The teams are made up of five 8-dog teams, nine 12-dog teams, a junior entry...
by MBC News | Feb 19, 2013
A major fur auction is going on in Toronto this week. Around 700 buyers are expected to attend the weeklong event which began on Sunday with offerings of ranch mink. Dave Bewick of North American Fur Auctions says they expect to see a lot of interest coming from...
by MBC News | Feb 17, 2013
A surprise out of Ottawa. Aboriginal Affairs Minister John Duncan has resigned. Prime Minister Stephen Harper says James Moore, who is the Minister of Canadian Heritage, will take over the portfolio until a replacement is found. Duncan will still represent his...
by MBC News | Feb 17, 2013
Police are continuing to investigate the discovery of two bodies in Prince Albert early Friday morning. The bodies of forty-six-year-old Doris Ahenakew and sixty-two-year-old John Dorion were discovered a little before 9 a.m. behind a local business in the 100-block...
by MBC News | Feb 17, 2013
Six Saskatchewan Aboriginal women were awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal on Friday for their work in the community. The awards were presented by the Saskatchewan Aboriginal Women’s Circle Corporation in Saskatoon. While some in the Idle No More movement have...
by MBC News | Feb 17, 2013
A Liberal MP says Canada and provinces like Saskatchewan should look at resource revenue sharing with First Nations. Liberal Aboriginal Affairs critic Carolyn Bennett was in Saskatoon on Friday to hold a meeting with party supporters. The Toronto MP says the original...
by MBC News | Feb 17, 2013
The Indspire Aboriginal achievement awards were held in Saskatoon Friday night and four Saskatchewan people were amongst this year’s recipients. Winston Wuttunee, Theoren Fleury, Gabrielle Scrimshaw and Graham Kotowich all received awards on Friday. A renowned Cree...
