by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
Anti-Gang Advocates Hope To Reach Younger Children Tuesday, December 02, 2008 at 15:08 The Saskatoon Gang Strategy hopes to use the arts in the New Year to teach young children about the dangers of gangs. Harvey Thunderchild works with the strategy and regularly...
by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
Report Paints Sobering Picture Of Male Sex Trade Tuesday, December 02, 2008 at 15:03 A new report shows that 85 per cent of male prostitutes in Saskatchewan are young and of Aboriginal ancestry. “Under the Radar: The Sexual Exploitation of Young Men”...
by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
Teachers’ Group Censures First Nations University Monday, December 01, 2008 at 13:32 The Canadian Association of University Teachers’ governing council has voted unanimously to censure the First Nations University of Canada. Censure means CAUT...
by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
Decision In Ahenakew Trial Expected In February Monday, December 01, 2008 at 13:24 A verdict in David Ahenakew’s hate trial will be rendered on February 23rd. The former national chief is facing charges of wilfully promoting hatred stemming from comments...
by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
Gang Activity In North Discussed At National Forum Monday, December 01, 2008 at 13:13 One of the organizers of a national justice conference hopes to get ideas from other communities on how to combat the gang problem in northern Saskatchewan. Howard Halkett...
by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
Book Awards Held With Metis Theme Monday, December 01, 2008 at 13:05 The 2008 Saskatchewan Book Awards held in Regina this past Saturday had a distinct Aboriginal flavour. Award-winning author and activist Maria Campbell was the guest speaker during the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
Treaty 6 Chiefs Unsure About Nuclear Proposal Friday, November 28, 2008 at 14:53 Onion Lake First Nation Chief Wallace Fox says he is not necessarily for or against nuclear power — but he says Bruce Power should have consulted Aboriginal people before...
by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
Trappers Compensated By Owners Of Silica Sand Mine Friday, November 28, 2008 at 14:40 A compensation deal has been reached between trappers near Hanson Lake and a mining company in the area. Tommy Sewap of the N-31 Fur Block says a deal was reached earlier this...
by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
Experts Worried About Northern Caribou Herd Friday, November 28, 2008 at 14:35 There appears to be a sharp decline in the number of caribou in a herd that frequents northern Saskatchewan. The Beverly and Qamanirjuaq Caribou Management Board says recent...
by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
Ahenakew Takes The Stand In His Own Defence Thursday, November 27, 2008 at 15:22 The former Assembly of First Nations national chief at the centre of a hate trial in Saskatoon took the stand this morning. David Ahenakew’s lawyer had been mum on whether his...
