by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
Cyclists On Annual Trek For Aboriginal Diabetes Monday, June 02, 2008 at 14:19 A group of Saskatoon police officers biking for diabetes will complete their ride this Friday afternoon. Known as Peacekeepers Pedalling for Aboriginals with Diabetes, or PPAD, the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
Residents Try To Stem Flow Of Liquor Into Reserve Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 22:32 Citizens of Canoe Narrows have set up a checkstop on the highway into the reserve to search vehicles for liquor and drugs. The blockade began late Thursday afternoon, and has the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
Northern Chief Presents Premier With Grievances Saturday, May 31, 2008 at 22:16 The National Day of Action is now in the books, but some strong words from a northern Saskatchewan chief earlier this week may be lingering in the mind of Premier Brad Wall. Fond du...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
Jury In Tisdale Sex Case Unable To Reach Verdict Friday, May 30, 2008 at 15:45 There’s a hung jury in the Tisdale trial of a Saskatchewan man accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old Cree girl on a country road. Jurors in the case of Jeffrey Brown told...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
Pelletier Inquest Delayed Over Concerns With Venue Friday, May 30, 2008 at 15:43 The inquest into the death of a Saskatchewan man shot by Mounties last November has been delayed because the family did not like the place where it was to be held. It was to begin...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
FNUniv Students Stage Sit-In At INAC Offices Friday, May 30, 2008 at 15:39 Students at the First Nations University of Canada staged a sit-in yesterday at the Regina offices of Indian Affairs. The top two floors of the school are used by INAC officials, meaning...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
Northerners To Convocate At University of Arctic Friday, May 30, 2008 at 15:35 The communities of La Ronge, Creighton, Dillon and Pelican Narrows will be represented next week at a convocation ceremony in Edmonton. Eight students from Northlands College will...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
Aboriginal U of S Graduation Ceremony In 10th Year Friday, May 30, 2008 at 15:32 The University of Saskatchewan is holding a banquet tomorrow night to honour its Aboriginal graduates. Roughly 200 First Nations and Metis graduates will make a grand entry along...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
Hundreds Flock To Sask. Day Of Action Rallies Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 15:26 Today is the National Day of Action for First Nations across Canada. This is the second straight year Aboriginal leaders have organized this event to draw attention to the plight of...
by bryanorthner | Aug 19, 2010
First Nations Human Rights Bill Passes In Commons Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 15:11 A contentious bill to extend human rights protections to First Nations has passed the House of Commons. The Conservative bill would allow First Nations members to make formal...
