by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
U of S Professor Defends BC Native Fisheries Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at 13:09 A professor from the University of Saskatchewan says the Prime Minister is making a mistake by opposing First Nations fisheries on the West Coast. Paul Chartrand says he was...
by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
Montreal Lake Awarded Cultural Gathering Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at 15:25 The Montreal Lake Cree Nation will host the inaugural Northern Saskatchewan Cultural Gathering this fall. Montreal Lake was one of a number of communities that bid to host the event. It...
by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
Youth Drownings Spur Demand For Swimming Lessons Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at 15:11 The Lifesaving Society says more northern communities are getting serious about water safety following the tragic drowning deaths of four children earlier this year. Spokesman Dale...
by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
Native Youth To Be Taught Agriculture In School Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at 15:08 A First Nations educator says more Aboriginal kids need to learn about the importance of farming. Diane Kesokeo of the First Nations Youth Education Program says she plans to launch...
by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
AUCC Firming Up Plans To Review FNUC Operations Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at 15:00 A spokesman for the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada says a committee could be struck in the next month to inspect the First Nations University of Canada. Jeff...
by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
Funeral For Fallen RCMP Officer Set For Friday Monday, July 17, 2006 at 14:39 The chief of the Beardy’s/Okemasis First Nation says the local school will be re-named in honour of a slain Mountie from the reserve. 29-year-old Constable Robin Cameron passed away...
by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
Close Call For La Ronge Man Monday, July 17, 2006 at 13:24 Prince Albert firefighters helped save a La Ronge man who fell into the North Saskatchewan River yesterday. It was around 5:30 pm when the department received a report that someone had fallen off the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
Prentice Criticized For Behaviour At AFN Assembly Monday, July 17, 2006 at 13:09 Desnethe-Missinippi-Churchill River MP Gary Merasty is directing his criticism at Indian Affairs Minister Jim Prentice. Merasty says Prentice showed utter disrespect during his...
by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
FSIN Boys’ Fastball Team Wins Provincial Title Monday, July 17, 2006 at 13:08 A team made up entirely of First Nations ball players has won the provincial Midget “A” boys fastball championship. Team FSIN won the title by beating the Saskatoon...
by bryanorthner | Aug 7, 2010
METSI Replacement To Be Revealed Soon Monday, July 17, 2006 at 13:05 Officials with Service Canada say they are very close to naming an interim group to replace Metis Employment and Training of Saskatchewan, or METSI. Spokeswoman Adelle Crocker says a...
