by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Mayors Demand Immediate Action On Northern Issues Tuesday, December 08, 2009 at 12:24 An ultimatum of sorts is being delivered to the provincial government. The New North municipalities group says it wants to see progress made on long-standing issues in time for...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
FSIN Chief Calls For National Action On Treaties Tuesday, December 08, 2009 at 12:20 The head of the FSIN says a national gathering of chiefs this week will focus on bringing treaties to the forefront of discussions between First Nations and federal officials. ...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Leaders Address Importance Of Preserving Languages Tuesday, December 08, 2009 at 12:19 A South Dakota chief who has dedicated his life to achieving peace spoke this morning at the First Nations Language Keepers conference in Saskatoon. Chief Arvol Lookinghorse...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Book Aims To Teach Youth About Culture, Traditions Tuesday, December 08, 2009 at 12:16 Collaborators for a new book from the Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Centre hope it will educate young First Nations people about their cultures and traditions. The book,...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Sask. Liberals To Seek Aboriginal Input Tuesday, December 08, 2009 at 12:11 Aboriginal people will be invited to help develop Saskatchewan Liberal Party policies early next year, according to party leader Ryan Bater. Bater says he’ll be visiting reserves...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
AEDP Agreement Signed In The Battlefords Tuesday, December 08, 2009 at 12:10 A deal signed yesterday is designed to improve the job prospects for First Nations and Metis students in the Battlefords area. Representatives of 12 groups signed an Aboriginal...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Northern Sask. Could Be Tourist Draw For Chinese Tuesday, December 08, 2009 at 12:06 A Saskatchewan entrepreneur says he thinks the northern part of the province could someday become a frequent vacation spot for Chinese tourists. Claude-Jean Harel of Great...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Northerners Prepped For Emergencies Tuesday, December 08, 2009 at 12:03 Northern communities have received more training on emergency preparedness. A number of northern Saskatchewan emergency coordinators and community leaders got together in Prince Albert...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Northern Leaders Upset By Cabinet’s No-Show Monday, December 07, 2009 at 12:21 A northern Saskatchewan leader says she’s disappointed no one from the provincial government is attending this week’s annual New North gathering in Prince Albert. ...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Concerns About FNUC Finances Will Be Reviewed Monday, December 07, 2009 at 12:10 Concerns raised by a senior First Nations University of Canada’s financial official who left the institution this past week will be reviewed by an external auditor. Clarence...
