Cheecham Seeking Another Four-Year Term

Cheecham Seeking Another Four-Year Term Wednesday, June 01, 2005 at 16:07     Four-year terms are up for grabs in today’s chief and council election at the Clearwater River Dene Nation.   Incumbent chief Roy Cheecham has been in charge of the band for the last...

Ahtakakoop Abuse Victim Hoping To Inspire Others

Ahtakakoop Abuse Victim Hoping To Inspire Others Wednesday, June 01, 2005 at 16:06     A member of the Ahtakakoop First Nation is on his way to Toronto today for a U.N.-sponsored conference.   17-year-old Adrienne Starblanket will be attending workshops and speaking...

Aboriginal Tourism On Verge Of Boom

Aboriginal Tourism On Verge Of Boom Wednesday, June 01, 2005 at 16:01     It’s Tourism Week in Saskatchewan.   Tourism Saskatchewan CEO Roy Anderson has been actively involved in the development of Aboriginal and cultural tourism in the province.   Anderson says a...

Uranium Mining Has Come A Long Way

Uranium Mining Has Come A Long Way Wednesday, June 01, 2005 at 15:58     This is Saskatchewan Mining Week, and the industry is using the occasion to reflect on the progress that’s been made over the years.   Cameco spokesman Jamie McIntyre says, the uranium...

RCMP Identifies Ile-a-la-Crosse Beating Victim

RCMP Identifies Ile-a-la-Crosse Beating Victim Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at 15:04     A 19-year-old Ile-a-la-Crosse man accused of killing another man from the northern village in a street fight over the weekend will be back in court June 14th.   Quentin Gardiner was...

Metis Enthusiastic About Policy Retreat

Metis Enthusiastic About Policy Retreat Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at 15:02     Today’s summit in Ottawa between the Liberal cabinet and Aboriginal groups is being welcomed by Canada’s national Metis leader.   Clem Chartier says he expects to sign a framework...

FSIN Optimistic About Liberal Cabinet Retreat

FSIN Optimistic About Liberal Cabinet Retreat Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at 14:59     Indian bands in need of new housing could receive some good news today, according to a high-ranking First Nations leader.   Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Vice Chief Guy...

PAGC Chief Likes Plan To Settle Abuse Claims

PAGC Chief Likes Plan To Settle Abuse Claims Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at 14:54     The chief of the Prince Albert Grand Council says he approves of the proposed compensation package for survivors of residential schools that the government has promised to examine.   Gary...

Harrison Unimpressed With Abuse Claims Plan

Harrison Unimpressed With Abuse Claims Plan Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at 14:46     Northern Saskatchewan’s Member of Parliament is voicing his concerns over the recent political agreement between the Assembly of First Nations and the federal government.   Jeremy...

Nuclear Waste Facility Will Need Public Approval

Nuclear Waste Facility Will Need Public Approval Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at 14:42     The senior advisor to the Nuclear Waste Management Organization says his group would not try to create a dump site for nuclear materials in northern Saskatchewan without first getting...