by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
First Nations Gaming Expo Ready To Roll Monday, August 24, 2009 at 12:47 Job creation is one achievement Saskatchewan’s First Nations chiefs and gaming experts will highlight this week at a gaming expo. For the next two days, gaming experts from across...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Metis Women’s Group Revived With New Leadership Monday, August 24, 2009 at 12:41 An executive has been chosen for a Metis women’s advocacy group that’s been dormant the last few years. Monelle Bailey is the new president of the Metis Women of...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Metis Senator Killed In Vehicle Rollover Monday, August 24, 2009 at 12:39 The Metis Nation of Saskatchewan is mourning the loss of a senator. Roy “Judge” Fosseneuve, a man who was very active in raising awareness for Metis veterans, suddenly passed...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Golf Tournament Raises Money For Veterans Friday, August 21, 2009 at 18:12 The Saskatchewan First Nations Veterans’ Association hosted their first annual golf tournament today. More than 30 teams teed off at the first annual First Nations Veterans’...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Rally Held For Victim Of 2001 Sexual Assault Friday, August 21, 2009 at 17:20 A rally was held at the Saskatchewan legislative building in Regina today to support the young victim of a 2001 Tisdale-area sexual assault. The now 20-year-old victim is calling for...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
More Police Boards Coming To The North Friday, August 21, 2009 at 17:15 The provincial government is taking steps to establish more police boards across northern Saskatchewan. Today, the New North municipalities association signed a new community policing...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Elijah Harper Speaks Of Forgiveness In Regina Friday, August 21, 2009 at 15:10 A First Nations leader was in Regina last night for a tent meeting. Elijah Harper was invited by a local non-profit group to speak to members of the community. Harper says the prime...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Aboriginal Women, Babies Hit Hard By HIV Friday, August 21, 2009 at 15:02 Provincial health officials are expecting more than 200 new cases of HIV in Saskatchewan this year — more than triple the numbers seen five years ago — and most of the new cases...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Avoid Jurisdictional Wrangling Over H1N1: NDP Friday, August 21, 2009 at 14:53 An official with the federal NDP says Ottawa needs to adopt the so-called Jordan’s Principle, when it comes to addressing the H1N1 virus. Dan Wilson says he doesn’t want...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Treaty 6 Anniversary To Be Marked At Fort Carlton Friday, August 21, 2009 at 14:49 This Sunday will mark 133 years since the signing of Treaty 6. Representatives from First Nations as far away as eastern Alberta are expected to descend on Fort Carlton for a...
