by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010
Sled Dog Teams Begin Annual Northern Trek Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 12:29 The 13th annual Canadian Sled Dog Challenge is officially underway. Mushers left the starting gate outside city hall in Prince Albert at noon today. Twelve racers are vying for...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010
New FNUC Board Announced Tuesday, February 09, 2010 at 15:22 The FSIN announced the new board of governors today for the First Nations University of Canada. The 11-member board is made up of academics and professionals. It includes Dr. Bonita Beatty, former...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010
Nanatakapo Guilty Of Careless Use Of A Firearm Tuesday, February 09, 2010 at 13:25 A First Nations man has been found guilty of carelessly using a firearm on Delaronde Lake. Judge Gerald Morin has ruled 57-year-old Victor Nanatakapo was in the wrong when he...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010
FSIN Unveils Peacekeepers Pilot Project Tuesday, February 09, 2010 at 13:24 The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations is taking a step towards its goal of having First Nations peacekeepers on reserves to deal with crises. The FSIN announced a pilot program...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010
Longtime Chief Given New Mandate By Acclamation Tuesday, February 09, 2010 at 12:57 Robert Sylvestre will return as chief of the Birch Narrows First Nation after being acclaimed in a nomination meeting yesterday. This will be Sylvestre’s fourth four-year...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010
“Next Great Prime Minister” Gives Keynote Address Tuesday, February 09, 2010 at 12:53 A Metis man from southern Saskatchewan — who at one time was told he likely wouldn’t finish high school — was the keynote speaker last night at an...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010
Ottawa Pulls Funding To First Nations University Monday, February 08, 2010 at 14:07 The federal government has announced it will not be renewing its current funding to the First Nations University of Canada. Indian and Northern Affairs Minister Chuck Strahl...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010
Water Situation At Yellow Quill Slowly Improving Monday, February 08, 2010 at 14:01 The chief of the Yellow Quill First Nation says everyone on the reserve now has running water. Larry Cachene says he is also hopeful a new water treatment plant could be in place...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010
Remote Bands Urged To Consider Reserve Relocations Monday, February 08, 2010 at 13:54 A policy analyst with a Prairie-based think-tank says First Nations that don’t have access to economic opportunities should consider moving their reserves. Joseph Quesnel...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010
Expert Offers Tips On Surviving Dog Attacks Monday, February 08, 2010 at 13:47 An animal behaviourist is offering some tips on how to deal with a potential dog attack in the wake of the fatal mauling in Canoe Lake. Teresa Lewin says residents should stay still...
