Hospital, Aboriginal Palliative Approaches Clash

Hospital, Aboriginal Palliative Approaches Clash Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 12:08     A University of Regina psychology professor says hospitals are often not set up to accommodate Aboriginal end of life traditions.   Dr. Mary Hampton says her extensive research...

Community Development More Than Jobs: Joseph

Community Development More Than Jobs: Joseph Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 12:06     A civic activist says community development doesn’t start with starting up businesses or creating jobs — it starts with healing people.   Priscilla Joseph, a First...

Tribal Council Donates To Hospital Project

Tribal Council Donates To Hospital Project Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 12:04     The Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation received a gift from the Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs today.   Through its Community Development Corporation, BATC presented the...

Man Killed In Rollover Near Stanley Mission

Man Killed In Rollover Near Stanley Mission Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 14:45     A single vehicle rollover near Stanley Mission over the weekend claimed the life of a 40-year-old man.   The car went off the road on Hwy. 915 late Saturday afternoon.   The deceased,...

Aboriginal Stem Cell Donors Urgently Needed

Aboriginal Stem Cell Donors Urgently Needed Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 14:43     Aboriginal nurses from across Canada are meeting in Edmonton tomorrow, as part of a strategy to increase the number of Aboriginal stem cell donors.   The conference is being put on by...

Lawyer Opikokew Honoured By Canoe Lake Band

Lawyer Opikokew Honoured By Canoe Lake Band Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 14:37     An lawyer living in Toronto has returned home to the Canoe Lake Cree Nation for a special night.   Delia Opikokew is being recognized by her community for her work in the courtroom.  ...

Northern Sport And Cultural Festival Begins

Northern Sport And Cultural Festival Begins Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 14:33     The village of Beauval is hosting the 2009 Northern Saskatchewan Sport and Cultural Festival this week.   The festival is held every three to four years, and offers workshops in a wide...

Homelessness A Serious Issue In P.A.: Farber

Homelessness A Serious Issue In P.A.: Farber Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 14:30     The director of the Prince Albert Indian and Metis Friendship Centre says she hopes this week’s awareness campaign on homelessness helps generate some solutions to the problem.  ...

Northern Youth Prepared To Meet Today’s Leaders

Northern Youth Prepared To Meet Today’s Leaders Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 14:16     Some northern Saskatchewan high school students will get a chance to meet leaders from across the province this week.   The youth are taking part in this year’s...

First Nations Get Chance To Meet Chinese Investors

First Nations Get Chance To Meet Chinese Investors Friday, October 09, 2009 at 15:10     There’s a new opportunity for First Nations looking for businesspeople with lots of money — a Chinese/First Nations Expo.   The event is being held at the Saskatoon...