by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
Think Tank Welcomes Prominent Aboriginal Educator Friday, November 21, 2008 at 15:05 The vice-president of academia at the First Nations University of Canada has accepted a prestigious invitation. Dr. Shauneen Pete is joining the Canadian Education Association....
by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
Youth Centre In Battlefords Back By Popular Demand Friday, November 21, 2008 at 14:59 A favourite hangout for Aboriginal youth in the Battlefords will be back up and running this Tuesday — at least on a temporary basis. That’s because several groups...
by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
Aboriginal Reaction To Throne Speech Varied Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 13:26 Assembly of First Nations National Chief Phil Fontaine is applauding yesterday’s throne speech. Fontaine says Ottawa has expressed its commitment to assist First Nations in...
by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
AFN Hoping To Force Ottawa’s Hand On Large Claims Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 13:17 The Assembly of First Nations is hosting a strategy session in Ottawa today on how to force the government to settle land claims worth over $150 million. The meeting...
by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
Tribal Council Feeling Ignored By Nuclear Industry Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 13:13 The Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs are wondering what it will take to get the nuclear industry to honour the duty to consult. BATC executive director Neil Sasakamoose says...
by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
Government Honours First Nations War Veteran Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 13:03 The founder of the Saskatchewan First Nations Summer Games was one of eight people given the province’s highest honour yesterday. Tony Cote is an elder, First Nations war...
by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
First Nations Sports Advocates To Be Recognized Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 12:59 Two people who are being called champions will be honoured tonight in Saskatoon for their contributions to First Nations sport and youth. Eugene and Lorna Arcand will be...
by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
First Nations Dance Costumes Survive House Fire Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 12:43 An Aboriginal single mom who lost her home to fire in North Battleford last week is grateful for the donations she’s received. Mavis Nighttraveller and her five daughters...
by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
Searchers Find Body Of Elder Who Fell Through Ice Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 15:23 The body of a 65-year-old elder from La Loche has been pulled from the icy waters of a northern lake. August MacKenzie was one of two men on a snowmobile that went through...
by bryanorthner | Aug 24, 2010
Long-Awaited Bus Service In Northwest Finally Here Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 15:17 Bus service was launched in northwest Saskatchewan today for people needing transportation to and from Prince Albert. It sees a 27-seat bus pick up residents in La Loche,...
