by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Scott to Decide Fate of Metis Post-Powley Funding Monday, November 15, 2004 at 13:56 Metis Nation – Saskatchewan president Dwayne Roth hopes he has convinced a federal cabinet minister to release 1.2 million dollars in funding to his organization. The...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Sabo Fires Officers Mentioned in Stonechild Report Friday, November 12, 2004 at 15:26 Two Saskatoon police officers that have been linked to the death of Neil Stonechild have been dismissed from the force. Police chief Russell Sabo made the announcement this...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Ahenakew Finds New Legal Counsel Friday, November 12, 2004 at 15:24 The former head of the Assembly of First Nations charged with inciting hatred against Jews has a new lawyer. Today was the deadline for David Ahenakew to find new legal counsel after his first...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Piapot Protest Comes to an End Friday, November 12, 2004 at 15:23 The protest at the school on the Piapot reserve came to an end late Wednesday. The protestors that have been occupying the building for over a month agreed to leave after getting some concessions...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Roth Interrupts Walk to Meet with Federal Minister Friday, November 12, 2004 at 13:07 The federal minister in charge of Metis affairs is meeting with Metis Nation – Saskatchewan president Dwayne Roth today. Roth is taking time away from his protest walk to...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Metis Vets Receive Project Funding from Ottawa Friday, November 12, 2004 at 13:05 The federal government is attempting to extend an olive branch to Metis war veterans. It’s announced $150,000 in funding for initiatives aimed at recognizing the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Elders Not Sold on Caribou Satellite Collars Friday, November 12, 2004 at 13:03 A provincial wildlife biologist says he hopes to see more radio collars put on caribou in the Far North. Tim Trottier says the move would allow scientists to determine how many...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Galloway Granted Day Parole Wednesday, November 10, 2004 at 14:08 The National Parole Board has granted the partial release of Rita Galloway. The former leader of the First Nations Accountability Coalition was convicted earlier this year of causing the death of...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Road Link Impact Study Released Wednesday, November 10, 2004 at 14:05 A long-awaited study into the potential impact of a proposed link between La Loche and Fort McMurray has confirmed what most people already assumed about the project. The report concludes that...
by bryanorthner | Aug 3, 2010
Flying Dust Radio Announcer Wins Award Wednesday, November 10, 2004 at 14:03 The 10th Annual First Nations Awards were handed out in Regina last night. Awards were handed out in a total of 13 categories. A few northerners made the podium. They include...
