by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
First Nations To Receive More Casino Profits Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 15:34 First Nations communities across Saskatchewan will be receiving more money — thanks to a new agreement signed between the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations and the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Tribal Council Suing Province Over Casino Affair Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 15:26 The Battlefords Tribal Council has filed a lawsuit against the provincial government. The BTC claims the Department of First Nations and Metis Relations engaged in a breach of...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Band Signs Deal With Gold Exploration Company Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 15:15 A company that plans to establish four gold mines in the La Ronge area by 2009 is becoming business partners with one of the province’s largest First Nations. The Lac La...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
MNC Controversy At Risk Of Erupting Again Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 15:14 Even though an Ontario court is allowing an election at the Metis National Council to proceed — it might only be a short-term fix in the organization’s bitter leadership...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Survivors Begin Applying For Compensation Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at 14:45 Residential school survivors are picking up their compensation applications across the country today. While some are touting it as a day of celebration, one woman in Saskatoon says...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Metis National Assembly Back On Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at 14:16 After temporarily suspending next month’s Metis National Council assembly and president election, a court in Ontario has now said they can go ahead on certain conditions. The MNC...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Technicality Prolongs Fond du Lac Chief Election Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at 14:14 After initially declaring incumbent Victor Fern the winner of the election for chief in Fond du Lac, election officials are now saying the vote is likely headed to a fourth...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Cool Weather Hurting Wild Rice Harvest Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at 14:11 A wild rice expert with Saskatchewan Agriculture says northern growers need some warm weather soon. Gerry Ivanochko notes this year’s harvest is about two weeks behind, mainly...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
FNUC Sets Aside Land For Traditional Purposes Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at 14:06 Students at the First Nations University of Canada campus in Regina can now get a first-hand look at how vegetation played into their traditional culture. The school has...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Residential School Victim Unhappy With Media Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at 15:29 A residential school survivor from Janvier, Alberta is taking issue with media reports about the compensation payments that will soon be flowing to former students. Bertha Moir is...
