Prof Says Higher Education Is A Treaty Right

Prof Says Higher Education Is A Treaty Right Monday, January 29, 2007 at 13:08     A First Nations researcher has recently completed a new study which he says confirms Aboriginal post-secondary is a treaty right that has not been honoured by Ottawa.   Dr. Blair...

Former Chief Honoured For Business Achievements

Former Chief Honoured For Business Achievements Monday, January 29, 2007 at 13:05     A long-time northern leader says he’s pleased by news he will soon be inducted into the Aboriginal Business Hall of Fame.   Harry Cook and two others were named to the hall for...

Merasty Calls Out Prentice

Merasty Calls Out Prentice Friday, January 26, 2007 at 18:08     Northern Saskatchewan’s MP says Indian Affairs Minister Jim Prentice should be ashamed over his handling of the Ile-a-la-Crosse boarding school issue.   Gary Merasty says Prentice should come clean...

PA Police Combat Public Intoxication

PA Police Combat Public Intoxication Friday, January 26, 2007 at 18:07     The Prince Albert Police Service is taking steps to weed out the number of people who get arrested for public intoxication.   Chief Dale McFee says the force is working will the local health...

Thunderchild First Nation Turns To Drilling

Thunderchild First Nation Turns To Drilling Friday, January 26, 2007 at 18:07     A first nation in the western half of the province is looking to cash in on the current energy boom.   The Thunderchild First Nation, which has both oil and gas in its traditional...

Aboriginal Business Symposium Deemed A Success

Aboriginal Business Symposium Deemed A Success Friday, January 26, 2007 at 18:06     The country’s first-ever aboriginal business symposium is now in the books and many who attended the event are labeling it a success.   Lawrence Joseph, Chief of the Federation...

Charge Withdrawn Against Accused Child Molester

Charge Withdrawn Against Accused Child Molester Thursday, January 25, 2007 at 13:02     A man accused of molesting a five-year-old boy in Buffalo Narrows last summer is no longer facing a charge of sexual assault.   Henry Douglas Bolstad had the sexual assault charge...

Native Leaders Espouse Virtues Of Partnerships

Native Leaders Espouse Virtues Of Partnerships Thursday, January 25, 2007 at 13:00     Partnerships, investment and the future of Aboriginal business are again being discussed at a national symposium in Saskatoon today.   Much of the discussion yesterday focused on...

Frank-Speaking Chief Defends Urban Reserves

Frank-Speaking Chief Defends Urban Reserves Thursday, January 25, 2007 at 12:51     A First Nations chief from B.C. says there is too much negative talk surrounding the creation of urban reserves in Canada.   Chief Clarence Louie of the Osoyoos band says he...

National Aboriginal Business Summit Underway

National Aboriginal Business Summit Underway Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at 15:08     Over 500 Aboriginal business delegates and leaders have assembled in Saskatoon today for the start of a national Aboriginal business symposium.   The delegates include six premiers....