Martin Anticipating Kelowna Accord “Becoming Law”

Martin Anticipating Kelowna Accord “Becoming Law” Wednesday, April 09, 2008 at 13:11     A high-profile Liberal MP says he doesn’t know how the Stephen Harper government will continue to ignore the Kelowna Accord once a private member’s bill...

Strahl Meets With Metis Leaders In Ottawa

Strahl Meets With Metis Leaders In Ottawa Wednesday, April 09, 2008 at 12:59     Metis National Council president Clem Chartier hopes the groundwork has been laid for an improved relationship with the Conservative government.   Chartier met with federal Metis...

Man Trapped After Rollover On Saulteaux Reserve

Man Trapped After Rollover On Saulteaux Reserve Wednesday, April 09, 2008 at 12:54     It was a scary half-hour for a Cochin man after he rolled his truck on a road on the Saulteaux First Nation.   The accident occurred at about 7:30 p.m. Saturday.   The man had to...

U of S Continues Aboriginal Youth Science Program

U of S Continues Aboriginal Youth Science Program Wednesday, April 09, 2008 at 12:52     Science students in The Pas will soon have another resource to draw from.   The University of Saskatchewan is sending one of its top grad scholars to assist teachers there with...

PAGC Chiefs Ask FSIN To Explain Ahenakew Vote

PAGC Chiefs Ask FSIN To Explain Ahenakew Vote Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 16:04     The Prince Albert Grand Council is asking for an explanation into why the FSIN resolution allowing for the reinstatement of David Ahenakew was allowed to stand.   The PAGC issued a...

Lonechild Given 5 Years For Sproat Killing

Lonechild Given 5 Years For Sproat Killing Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 16:00     A Saskatoon man who earlier this year pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of teenager Justin Sproat has been handed a five-year prison sentence.   In this morning’s...

Pelican Narrows Family Reeling After Two Tragedies

Pelican Narrows Family Reeling After Two Tragedies Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 15:55     The RCMP has confirmed that a fire which claimed a home on the Pelican Narrows reserve belongs to a family whose two-and-a-half-year-old son was killed on Friday.   The blaze...

Debt Forcing FSIN To Make Hard Choices

Debt Forcing FSIN To Make Hard Choices Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 15:54     Efforts are being made to address a severe funding shortage for a number of commissions at the FSIN.   Federation Vice-Chief Glen Pratt explains groups like the youth commission, women’s...

Senate Committee Questions Martin On Kelowna Deal

Senate Committee Questions Martin On Kelowna Deal Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 15:51     A bid by a former prime minister to have the Tory government implement the Kelowna Accord was the subject of a Senate committee hearing today.   Paul Martin’s private...

Call Made For Royal Commission On Oil Sands

Call Made For Royal Commission On Oil Sands Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 15:43     A newly-formed group says the oil sands in northern Saskatchewan should not be developed until a Royal Commission studies the impact that development could have on lakes, rivers and...