Online Database To Shed Light On Metis Scrip

Online Database To Shed Light On Metis Scrip Thursday, October 20, 2005 at 14:47     Metis people in the province can now learn more about North West Metis scrip on a new online archival database.   Saskatchewan Archives spokesman D’Arcy Hande says, for the...

Michel Wins Marathon PAGC Chief Election

Michel Wins Marathon PAGC Chief Election Wednesday, October 19, 2005 at 14:36     Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation chief Ron Michel has been elected chief of the Prince Albert Grand Council.   Yesterday, Michel defeated Elmer Ballantyne 102-93 on the fourth ballot to lay...

Elections, FNUC Dominate FSIN Assembly Agenda

Elections, FNUC Dominate FSIN Assembly Agenda Wednesday, October 19, 2005 at 14:21     Chiefs and other First Nations officials from across the province are in Saskatoon today for Day One of the FSIN’s fall legislative assembly.   There are two big agenda items...

MLTC Vice Chief Election Draws Four Candidates

MLTC Vice Chief Election Draws Four Candidates Wednesday, October 19, 2005 at 14:19     The candidates have been finalized for the Meadow Lake Tribal Council’s Dene vice chief election next month.   Incumbent Gordon Billette has three challengers for his post...

English River Band Members Head To The Polls

English River Band Members Head To The Polls Wednesday, October 19, 2005 at 14:16     Five people are running for chief in the English River First Nation’s band election today.   Incumbent Tobie Aubichon is up against challengers Etienne Black, Russel Black,...

MNC Taking Hands-Off Approach To MNS Scandal

MNC Taking Hands-Off Approach To MNS Scandal Wednesday, October 19, 2005 at 14:15     The president of the Metis National Council won’t intervene in the election scandal facing the Metis Nation of Saskatchewan.   Nine people face charges in connection to last...

Michel Village Rollover Victim Identified

Michel Village Rollover Victim Identified Wednesday, October 19, 2005 at 14:13     RCMP have released the name of the man killed in a single vehicle rollover near Michel Village this past weekend.   The body of 24-year-old local resident Jerrin Herman was discovered...

Prof Likes Turpel-Lafond’s Odds Of Landing On SCOC

Prof Likes Turpel-Lafond’s Odds Of Landing On SCOC Wednesday, October 19, 2005 at 14:10     A political analyst says he won’t be surprised if the Supreme Court of Canada’s selection committee picks a well-known female judge from Saskatoon to serve on...

Merasty Leaving PAGC In Good Shape

Merasty Leaving PAGC In Good Shape Tuesday, October 18, 2005 at 13:47     Outgoing Prince Albert Grand Council chief Gary Merasty says the grand council’s economic footing is very secure as he prepares to leave the organization.   Merasty says when he started,...

Metis To Take Tough Stance With First Ministers

Metis To Take Tough Stance With First Ministers Tuesday, October 18, 2005 at 13:41     Canada’s national Metis leader says he has the backing of provincial Metis organizations to take a hard stand at next month’s First Ministers Meeting on Aboriginal...