Native Law Reform Research On The Chopping Block

Native Law Reform Research On The Chopping Block Friday, September 29, 2006 at 14:04     Two important Aboriginal law reform research projects are looking for new investors following recent federal funding cuts.   Law Commission of Canada president Yves Le Bouthillier...

Residential School Deal Not Dead

Residential School Deal Not Dead Friday, September 29, 2006 at 14:01     A band councillor in northwest Saskatchewan says a lot of misinformation seems to be making its way to elders in regards to the residential school compensation process.   Armand Joseph is the...

Successful End To Search For Missing Beauval Man

Successful End To Search For Missing Beauval Man Friday, September 29, 2006 at 13:58     The Beauval RCMP say a local man has been located safe and sound.   Earlier this week, 47-year-old Alvin Gerald Buffin was reported missing after not being seen since Monday.  ...

La Loche RCMP Investigate Armed Robbery

La Loche RCMP Investigate Armed Robbery Thursday, September 28, 2006 at 15:10     The RCMP are on the lookout for an armed robbery suspect in La Loche.   The Mounties say a man armed with a knife walked into a local business shortly after 11:00 last night.   They say...

Beauval Man Disappears

Beauval Man Disappears Thursday, September 28, 2006 at 14:51     The Beauval RCMP are on the lookout for a missing local man.   47-year-old Alvin Gerald Bufffin hasn’t been seen since Monday at around noon.   His family reported him missing yesterday.   The...

Tories Accused Of Eroding Collective Native Rights

Tories Accused Of Eroding Collective Native Rights Thursday, September 28, 2006 at 14:50     Northern Saskatchewan’s Member of Parliament says he worries Indian Affairs minister Jim Prentice may try to use the issue of matrimonial property on reserve to further...

Election Interest Low In St. George’s Hill

Election Interest Low In St. George’s Hill Thursday, September 28, 2006 at 14:43     The northern hamlet of St. George’s Hill has had a tough time attracting candidates for council for next month’s civic election.   Only one person put their name...

New Look To Pinehouse Village Council

New Look To Pinehouse Village Council Thursday, September 28, 2006 at 14:42     The residents of Pinehouse have decided to overhaul their village council.   The northern community held its municipal election yesterday.   The new council in Pinehouse includes only one...

P.A. Mayoral Candidates To Discuss Native Issues

P.A. Mayoral Candidates To Discuss Native Issues Thursday, September 28, 2006 at 14:28     The four men vying to become mayor of Prince Albert will face questions on Aboriginal issues this weekend.   The Women of the Earth advocacy group is hosting the session at...

Aboriginal Exhibits Hurt By Tory Funding Cuts

Aboriginal Exhibits Hurt By Tory Funding Cuts Thursday, September 28, 2006 at 14:25     A spokesperson for SaskCulture says the recently announced federal funding cuts take away from Saskatchewan First Nations and Metis cultural programs and heritage exhibits.   Diane...