by bryanorthner | Aug 18, 2010
First Nations Sign Deal With International Firm Thursday, February 14, 2008 at 15:28 The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations’ Winter Legislative Assembly got underway in Saskatoon yesterday with a signing agreement. The deal is between seven First...
by bryanorthner | Aug 18, 2010
Children’s Advocate Reacts To Yellow Quill Deaths Thursday, February 14, 2008 at 15:12 Saskatchewan’s Children’s Advocate says he hopes some positive steps can be taken following the recent tragedy on the Yellow Quill First Nation. Marvin...
by bryanorthner | Aug 18, 2010
FSIN Chief Attacks Rival Organization Thursday, February 14, 2008 at 15:07 FSIN Chief Lawrence Joseph used his organization’s legislative assembly this week as an opportunity to lash out at the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples. Joseph called CAP’s...
by bryanorthner | Aug 18, 2010
FSIN’s Debt Continues To Grow Thursday, February 14, 2008 at 15:00 The financial situation at the FSIN has not improved since its last legislative assembly. In fact, it is slightly worse. At the fall assembly, it was revealed the organization had a debt...
by bryanorthner | Aug 18, 2010
SIIT In Solid Financial Shape Thursday, February 14, 2008 at 14:56 An Aboriginal post-secondary institution is doing well financially. The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies presented its audited financial statements yesterday at the FSIN’s...
by bryanorthner | Aug 18, 2010
Catch Limits On Northern Lake Under Review Thursday, February 14, 2008 at 14:53 An official with Saskatchewan Environment says the ministry will look at whether or not catch limits can be increased on Big Peter Pond Lake. But Chris Dunn cautions it will be...
by bryanorthner | Aug 18, 2010
Mainstream Education System Failing Aboriginals Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 15:04 A spokesperson for the National Indigenous Literacy Association says the mainstream system has often failed Aboriginal learners, so they need programs designed specifically for...
by bryanorthner | Aug 18, 2010
Kawacatoose Unveils Plans For MRI Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 15:01 The chief of the Kawacatoose First Nation says it was a desire to provide his people with better care that prompted the band to announce that it wants to build a new $10 million health centre....
by bryanorthner | Aug 18, 2010
Federal Housing Funding Brought To Forefront Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 13:53 Social Services Minister Donna Harpauer says a lot of questions are being asked about federal funding levels for housing. Harpauer recently attended a ministers’ meeting on...
by bryanorthner | Aug 18, 2010
Inquest Into Yellow Quill Tragedy Possible Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 13:51 Saskatchewan’s chief coroner says there could be an inquest into the freezing deaths of two young girls on a reserve east of Saskatoon. But Kent Stewart says he wants to wait...
