by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
NDP Praised By AFN Over Health Care Motion Friday, May 18, 2007 at 14:54 Assembly of First Nations National Chief Phil Fontaine is applauding the NDP’s Aboriginal Affairs critic for introducing a private member’s motion related to jurisdictional gaps...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Wall Provides Glimpse Of SaskParty Northern Policy Friday, May 18, 2007 at 14:49 Saskatchewan Party leader Brad Wall is outlining how his party is hoping to make inroads in northern Saskatchewan in the next election. Historically, the Saskatchewan Party has been...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Ochapowace Chief Offers Take On Water Dispute Friday, May 18, 2007 at 14:48 The leader of the Ochapowace First Nation says he’s not sure what the future holds for his band’s water supply. Chief Denton George says that despite lengthy negotiations,...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Native Youth Graduate From RCMP Orientation Course Friday, May 18, 2007 at 14:39 The latest participants in the RCMP’s Aboriginal Youth Training Program are set to receive their certificates today. A total of 32 men and women from reserves and communities...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Experts Discuss State Of Aboriginal Art In Sask. Friday, May 18, 2007 at 14:37 The Bessborough Hotel in Saskatoon is the site of a major conference this weekend designed to examine the state of Indigenous art in the province. Curators, art collectors, critics,...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
FSIN Chief Says Give Peace A Chance Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at 16:08 The chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations says he doesn’t want to see any roadblocks going up in the province to advance First Nations rights. Lawrence Joseph says that...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Prentice Issues Threat To AFN About Day Of Protest Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at 16:01 The Harper government is warning it’s prepared to take tough action against Aboriginal groups who block roads and rail lines as a protest strategy. The Assembly of First...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Aboriginal Child Welfare Debate Continues Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at 15:56 Another round of criticism is being directed towards the Department of Community Resources by the province’s Children’s Advocate. It comes in the form of a report, which was...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Bands Launch Suit Against RCMP Over Dams Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at 15:48 There’s a new twist to a water war in the Qu’Appelle Valley that’s been going on for six years. Aboriginal bands are taking the Mounties to court, accusing them of...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Ile-a-la-Crosse Man Sentenced For Cocaine Offence Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at 15:46 An Ile-a-la-Crosse man has pleaded guilty to a charge of possessing cocaine for the purpose of trafficking. 42-year-old Joey Noel Kenny has been sentenced to two years less a day...
