by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
Native Women’s Advocate Reacts To Picton Trial Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at 15:02 A community activist in Prince Albert says she’s not sure whether all the media exposure over the Robert Picton murder trial is helping or hindering the struggle to...
by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
Leaders Accused Of Overreacting To Dog Mauling Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at 14:58 Some residents of Cumberland House are questioning a new policy regarding stray dogs in the community. Any dog in the reserve or village that isn’t indoors or tied down is...
by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
Boil Water Order Issued In Stony Rapids Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at 14:56 An official with Saskatchewan Environment says it could be some time before a precautionary boil water order is lifted in the northern community of Stony Rapids. Environmental...
by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
Metis Election Committee Waiting For Direction Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at 14:44 The head of a committee assigned to oversee a new Metis election in Saskatchewan admits she’s running out of time. Marilyn Poitras says she had hoped to reach some type of...
by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
Prentice Urged To Avoid Delaying Compensation Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at 14:36 The chief of the Canoe Lake First Nation says he is pleased by progress made in a recent meeting with Indian Affairs Minister Jim Prentice. Guy Lariviere says the two discussed...
by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
MNS Announces Election Plans Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at 14:12 It appears the Metis Nation of Saskatchewan election dispute is far from settled. The MNS has released its own plan for a new election this year — and there are some significant differences...
by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
Prentice Defends Broken Election Promise Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at 14:11 Canada’s Indian Affairs minister is trying to deflect the blame for a broken election promise to boarding school survivors in Ile-a-la-Crosse. Jim Prentice is remaining firm in his...
by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
Metis Seeking Compensation Over Weapons Range Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at 14:08 A Metis leader who helped negotiate an economic development package for four communities in northwest Saskatchewan says the push for compensation continues. Former Metis Nation of...
by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
Saskatoon Welcomes Aboriginal Business Delegates Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at 13:55 The start of a national Aboriginal business symposium being held in Saskatoon is just hours away. Beginning tonight, Aboriginal leaders will take part in a series of workshops...
by bryanorthner | Aug 11, 2010
Weapons Range Settlement Coming In Lump Sum Monday, January 22, 2007 at 13:45 Indian Affairs Minister Jim Prentice was in Beauval today, announcing details of a $15-million settlement package for four northwest Saskatchewan Metis communities. The money...
