Strahl Wants More Details On FNUC Restructuring

Strahl Wants More Details On FNUC Restructuring Friday, April 16, 2010 at 15:38     A restructuring plan for the First Nations University of Canada was presented to the Indian Affairs minister yesterday in Ottawa.   Chuck Strahl met with interim FNUC president Dr....

FNUC President Makes Trip To Ottawa For Funding

FNUC President Makes Trip To Ottawa For Funding Thursday, April 15, 2010 at 15:21     The president of the First Nations University is in Ottawa today to present INAC Minister Chuck Strahl with a business plan.   Dr. Shauneen Pete says she will request the $4.2...

Southend RCMP Shooting Subject Of Appeal

Southend RCMP Shooting Subject Of Appeal Thursday, April 15, 2010 at 15:13     A judge has reserved a decision in the appeal hearing of a case involving a northern Saskatchewan man who was shot by an RCMP officer.   It was on July 5th, 2008 that Christopher Pierre...

West Wind Aviation Ordered To Reinstate Axed Pilot

West Wind Aviation Ordered To Reinstate Axed Pilot Thursday, April 15, 2010 at 15:08     A national union is calling on a Saskatchewan-based airline to reinstate one of its pilots.   Wally Ewanicke of the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union says the unnamed...

Police Shooting Victim’s Family Press For Answers

Police Shooting Victim’s Family Press For Answers Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 15:30     Family members continue to ask questions about how a La Loche woman died after being shot by Prince Albert police officers in March 2008.   Myrna Laprise says she’s...

Cowessess Getting $1.4 Million For Wind Farm

Cowessess Getting $1.4 Million For Wind Farm Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 15:18     A Saskatchewan First Nation is taking advantage of a wind farm opportunity.   Cowessess First Nation land will be home to the province’s Go Green project.   According to a...

MLA Seeks Clarification On Funding For Trappers

MLA Seeks Clarification On Funding For Trappers Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 15:16     A northern Saskatchewan MLA says he can’t get any answers from the government on what kind of funding will be provided to the province’s trappers.   Cumberland MLA Doyle...

Muskeg Lake Ramping Up Business Activity

Muskeg Lake Ramping Up Business Activity Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 15:09     The Muskeg Lake Cree Nation has a couple of economic ventures on the go.   The band has purchased a gas station on Saskatoon’s west side to complement the station it runs on its...

Event Showcases Distinctiveness Of FNUC Programs

Event Showcases Distinctiveness Of FNUC Programs Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at 15:06     The faculty of the First Nations University in Regina are showcasing their programs and departments today at a mini-conference.   The school wants people to discover the...

Ice Road Fatality Renews Push For All-Weather Road

Ice Road Fatality Renews Push For All-Weather Road Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 15:45     A Hatchet Lake band councillor says a recent tragedy at Wollaston Lake is going to spur the community into action.   Ed Benoanie says the community is devastated at...