by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Cumberland House Woman Implicated In Stabbing Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at 14:19 A 20-year-old woman from Cumberland House accused of repeatedly stabbing a male youth is making a court appearance today. The RCMP say a 17-year-old boy from White Fox was stabbed...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Claims Plan Pre-Dates Blockade Threat: Prentice Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at 14:16 Indian Affairs Minister Jim Prentice says the Conservative government’s plans to address land claims have not been brought about by the threat of Native protests. The...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
FSIN Curious To See Who Arbitrates Land Claims Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at 14:10 A vice-chief with the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations says he welcomes news that the federal government plans on implementing a new and improved land claims process. ...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Recourse For Survivors Who Mistakenly Opt Out Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at 14:06 A community outreach worker says there are safeguards in place if residential school survivors accidentally opt out of the compensation process. Alma Favel-King has been commissioned...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Youth Escapee Back In RCMP Custody Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at 14:04 Yorkton RCMP have arrested a male youth who was recently the subject of an intense manhunt on the Fishing Lake First Nation. The 16-year-old escaped from custody about six weeks ago. The...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Little Red Residents Report Funnel Cloud Sightings Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at 14:01 The Little Red River reserve was struck by a violent thunderstorm Monday night. Resident Hume Merasty says the community was hit by rain, hail and strong winds, rocking several...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
World Health Experts Discuss Indigenous Diabetes Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at 13:58 A director with the Institute of Aboriginal People’s Health says it’s clear to him that poverty, not genetics, is the biggest factor behind the huge swell of diabetes...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Harper Announces Plans To Fast-Track Land Claims Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at 14:39 Prime Minister Stephen Harper has announced plans to create an independent land claims tribunal that will have binding powers and speed up the resolution of claims. The announcement...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Residential School Deal Opt-Outs Said To Be Rare Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at 14:27 A lawyer familiar with the compensation settlement for residential school survivors says he isn’t worried the agreement will be ruined by some apparent confusion over paperwork....
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
June Declared Aboriginal History Month Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at 14:10 The Saskatchewan government has declared June 2007 to be Aboriginal History Month. The city of Regina has done the same thing. The move is being made in response to a campaign by the Regina...
