by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
U of S To Be Site Of Aboriginal Learning Centre Thursday, April 06, 2006 at 13:36 The University of Saskatchewan is getting $1.5 million in federal funding grant money to help establish a new Aboriginal think-tank. The Aboriginal Learning Knowledge Centre is...
by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
Aboriginal Volunteers Receive Rare Honour Thursday, April 06, 2006 at 13:29 Two Aboriginal people are among the 10 provincial residents selected to receive the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal this year. They are Wahpeton Dakota First Nation elder Cyrus Standing and...
by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
Native Issues Get Token Mention In Throne Speech Wednesday, April 05, 2006 at 15:19 Aboriginal people got only a brief mention in the Conservatives’ throne speech yesterday. The Tories promised to “seek to improve opportunity for all Canadians,...
by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
MP Urges Tories To Make Aboriginal Policy Clear Wednesday, April 05, 2006 at 15:17 Northern Saskatchewan Liberal MP Gary Merasty is slamming the Tories for what he sees as a lack of commitment in yesterday’s throne speech to Aboriginal issues — namely,...
by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
Northern Mayor Makes Budget Wish List Wednesday, April 05, 2006 at 15:14 The mayor of Ile-a-la-Crosse says he is hopeful new money for northern infrastructure will be announced in tomorrow’s provincial budget. Max Morin says, based on a recent assessment,...
by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
Dillon Gathering Deemed A Success Wednesday, April 05, 2006 at 15:12 A member of the Buffalo River Dene Nation says a lot of good ideas came out of a recent gathering on the reserve. This past weekend, 44 international visitors — including several lawyers...
by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
Northern Projects For At-Risk Families Get Funding Wednesday, April 05, 2006 at 15:09 A number of northern groups are getting provincial funding for projects that assist vulnerable children, youth and families. The provincial government is spending $2 million on...
by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
Merasty Ready To Scrutinize Throne Speech Tuesday, April 04, 2006 at 12:56 The Tories unveil their throne speech in the House of Commons today, and northern Saskatchewan’s Member of Parliament says he will be paying close attention to its wording. Gary Merasty...
by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
Native Law Centre Expansion Gets Funding Boost Tuesday, April 04, 2006 at 12:55 The provincial government is providing the University of Saskatchewan with a $100,000 grant to help with a building expansion project for the Native Law Centre. Justice Minister...
by bryanorthner | Aug 6, 2010
Court Begins Hearing Arguments For Metis Land Base Monday, April 03, 2006 at 15:15 It’s being called the largest land claim in Canadian history. A court in Winnipeg is beginning to hear arguments today in the case for a large land base for Métis people. The...
