by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Tough Talk Continues At Treaty Gathering Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at 13:36 Chiefs and delegates from across Canada aren’t mincing their words at this year’s national treaty gathering at Fort Carlton. Yesterday, around 300 people turned out for the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Well-Known Saskatchewan Metis Elder Passes Away Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at 13:18 A man who was named Mr. Batoche at this past weekend’s Back to Batoche Days has died. Leo Slater passed away Monday afternoon at the age of 73. Metis Nation of Saskatchewan...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Roth Court Case Adjourned To September Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at 13:17 The one-time president of the Metis Nation of Saskatchewan will have the summer to ponder his legal woes. Dwayne Roth faces charges of conspiracy to commit forgery and conspiracy to utter...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Road To All Nations Healing Hospital To Be Paved Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at 13:15 The provincial government has unveiled plans to improve access to the All Nations Healing Hospital in Fort Qu’Appelle. A contract has been awarded to pave Sioux Avenue from...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Marchers Remember Stolen Sisters Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at 12:58 The annual Missing Sisters Walk to raise awareness about missing Aboriginal women and children is making its way into North Battleford today. Organizer Pauline Muskego — the mother of...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
AFN Says Human Rights Bill Being Rushed Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at 14:56 The Assembly of First Nations is accusing the Tory government of trying to rush human rights legislation concerning reserves. Conservative MPs on the House of Commons Standing Committee on...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Chiefs Discuss Treaty Implementation Strategies Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at 14:54 Chiefs, elders and delegates from treaty areas across the country continue their national meeting today at Fort Carlton. Yesterday, about 150 people arrived early to debate issues...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
North Sees Record Highs Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at 14:47 Some northern communities experienced record temperatures yesterday. La Ronge broke a 27-year-old record for warmest temperature recorded on July 23rd. The mercury hit 33 degrees Celsius yesterday, smashing...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Mercredi In Fort Carlton For National Treaty Event Monday, July 23, 2007 at 14:32 A national treaty gathering got started today in Fort Carlton with an elders forum. Chiefs from across the country begin their four-day discussions tomorrow. The National Indian...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Tories Willing To Extend Bill C-44 Lead Time Monday, July 23, 2007 at 14:28 CanWest News is reporting that the Tory government is thinking of giving First Nations more time to adjust to proposed human rights legislation. The Indian Act is currently exempted in...
