by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Study Aimed At Compiling Metis Health Statistics Thursday, April 30, 2009 at 12:55 Metis people in Saskatchewan are being encouraged to make themselves available for some research that could pave the way for future health delivery to the Metis community. A...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Housing Funds Not Close To What’s Needed: BATC Thursday, April 30, 2009 at 12:52 New federal funding that is now available for housing on First Nations is just not enough, according to the Chair of the Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs. Indian Affairs...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Pope Expresses Sorrow Over Residential Schools Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at 15:40 The pope today expressed “his sorrow” at the anguish caused by the “deplorable” conduct of some members of the Roman Catholic Church in residential schools...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Two Northerners Being Tested For Swine Flu Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at 14:59 The medical officer of health for the Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority says his office is monitoring two possible cases of swine flu on northern Saskatchewan reserves. Dr....
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
BATC Hoping To Establish Native Health Centre Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at 14:56 By this time next year, a health facility for Aboriginal people could be in place in the Battlefords. That’s the goal of the Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs. BATC Chair...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Moccasin New Chief Of Saulteaux First Nation Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at 14:52 A former councillor is now chief of the Saulteaux First Nation. Kenny Moccasin won the job during a band election yesterday. He replaces former chief Sarah Gopher, who decided not...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Cellular Service Enhanced At Kawacatoose Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at 14:48 Digital cellphone coverage in the Kawacatoose First Nation has been improved. SaskTel has installed a repeater to boost the cellular signal in the community. SaskTel spokesman Andy...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Lawyer Visits Timber Bay Boarding School Survivors Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 15:23 The lawyer leading the fight to get the Timber Bay Children’s Home recognized by the federal government in a residential school compensation agreement is confident it can be...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Primrose Lake Elder Payments Almost Complete Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 15:19 A board that has been overseeing a $19.5-million fund for four Metis communities in northwest Saskatchewan will soon be moving into a new phase of its mandate. The Primrose Lake...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Fewer Wild Rice Growers Sign Up For Crop Insurance Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 15:16 There is less interest in a crop insurance pilot project for northern Saskatchewan wild rice growers this year than in previous years. According to Saskatchewan Crop Insurance...
