by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
PBCN Chief Seeking Re-Election Against Two Rivals Thursday, March 29, 2007 at 16:11 Three men have officially announced their intention to run for chief of Saskatchewan’s largest First Nation. Electoral officer Steven Swan says incumbent Harold Linklater,...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Metis Leader Satisfied With Election Proposal Thursday, March 29, 2007 at 16:05 The acting president of the Metis Nation of Saskatchewan says he supports plans for a new election. Guy Bouvier says it’s been a long three years since the last MNS vote was...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Think Tank Says Native Employment Hurt By Racism Thursday, March 29, 2007 at 16:00 The Canada West Foundation says engaging the fast-growing Aboriginal population in Saskatchewan’s economy is still a major challenge. The foundation released its 2007...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Province Boosting Aboriginal Training Spaces Thursday, March 29, 2007 at 15:56 The NDP government is outlining how it intends to spend $4.2 million in new money for Aboriginal education and skills training. The funding was earmarked in last week’s...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Ceremony Honours Native Land Management Grads Thursday, March 29, 2007 at 15:51 The first wave of students to complete a new course on Aboriginal land management was honoured yesterday at the University of Saskatchewan. 2007 marks the first year the Indigenous...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Course Teaches Alternative Dispute Resolution Thursday, March 29, 2007 at 15:48 Roughly 18 students graduated from a course on alternative dispute resolution yesterday in Prince Albert. The class was put on by Metis Local 269, through funding provided through...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Prentice Under Fire For Residential School Comment Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at 17:55 Northern Saskatchewan’s Member of Parliament says Indian Affairs Minister Jim Prentice owes two apologies to Aboriginal people. Gary Merasty says the Conservative...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Metis Election Back On Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at 17:51 The federal and provincial governments have given the green light to stage a new Metis Nation of Saskatchewan election — just weeks after pulling out of the process. Both governments say...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Cause Of Inmate’s Death To Remain A Mystery Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at 17:39 It appears the question of how an Aboriginal man died while incarcerated at the Prince Albert Correctional Centre may never be solved. Jurors deliberated for over two hours this...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Funeral Escapee Apprehended Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at 17:34 Edmonton police have apprehended a man who allegedly escaped from custody while attending a funeral on the Muskowekwan First Nation. 24-year-old Tristan Lee Raphael was arrested without incident at a...
