by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
Wapawekka Sawmill to Re-Open Next Week Wednesday, June 23, 2004 at 14:20 A First Nations-owned sawmill is set to re-open its doors after a seven-month shutdown. Employees at Wapawekka lumber have already begun re-training this week in anticipation of next...
by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
MNS Provincial Funding Still on Hold Wednesday, June 23, 2004 at 14:18 There’s still no timeline for the restoration of provincial funding to the Metis Nation of Saskatchewan despite a high level meeting yesterday between the province and the MNS. ...
by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
Researchers to Ask Elders About Herbal Remedies Wednesday, June 23, 2004 at 14:16 First Nations elders in La Ronge and English River are being asked to share their knowledge and expertise this summer. A group of scientists from the University of Saskatchewan is...
by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
Court Rules Against Metis Sled Dog Owner Wednesday, June 23, 2004 at 14:02 A judge in Prince Albert has ordered a Metis sled dog owner to move his animals out of Duck Lake. The ruling comes after months of bitter squabbling between the owner of the dogs, John...
by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
Justice Reform Commission Releases Final Report Tuesday, June 22, 2004 at 15:33 The Commission on First Nations and Metis Peoples and Justice Reform has released its final report. After 2-and-a-half years of extensive consultations throughout the province, the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
FSIN Slams Justice Reform Commission Report Tuesday, June 22, 2004 at 15:31 The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations is not happy with the final report of the Commission on First Nations and Metis Peoples and Justice Reform. FSIN vice chief Lawrence Joseph...
by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
North Mentioned Often in Justice Reform Report Tuesday, June 22, 2004 at 15:30 Of the 122 recommendations contained in the final report of the Commission on First Nations and Metis people and Justice Reform, several specifically mention the North. Commission...
by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
Lawyers Brief PBCN Members About Claim Potential Tuesday, June 22, 2004 at 15:28 Members of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation have gathered in Sandy Bay this week to talk about possible legal action over lands flooded by hydro development several decades ago. ...
by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
Northern Bishop Weighs In on Same Sex Marriage Tuesday, June 22, 2004 at 15:26 A Cree Anglican bishop in northern Saskatchewan says he voted against a motion the church passed recently on same sex marriage. At its recent synod, the Anglican Church of Canada...
by bryanorthner | Aug 2, 2010
RCMP in Far North Take Note of Rise in Thefts Tuesday, June 22, 2004 at 15:25 The Mounties in Stony Rapids and Black Lake are looking to put the brakes on a large number of recent break-ins. Constable Tyler Hadland says local residents are being asked to write...
