New Election Act Approved in Black Lake

New Election Act Approved in Black Lake Friday, April 30, 2004 at 15:20     Members of the Black Lake First Nation have overwhelmingly approved their new election act.   In a ratification vote held yesterday, members voted 251 to 16 in favour of the new election code....

Banner Year for Northern Teacher Education

Banner Year for Northern Teacher Education Friday, April 30, 2004 at 15:18     School officials say the Northern Teacher Education Program will likely be graduating its largest class ever this weekend.   Graduation ceremonies for both NORTEP and NORPAC take place...

Metis Leader to be Sentenced for Sex Assaults

Metis Leader to be Sentenced for Sex Assaults Friday, April 30, 2004 at 15:16     A former Metis Nation of Saskatchewan area director from the North has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting two victims.   60-year-old Norman Hansen was an area director for the...

Beauval Man Launches MNS Presidential Campaign

Beauval Man Launches MNS Presidential Campaign Friday, April 30, 2004 at 15:15     A resident of Beauval launched his campaign today for the presidency of the Metis Nation of Saskatchewan.   Alex Maurice held a news conference in Saskatoon this morning.   Maurice was...

LLRIB Looking for More Funds for New Arena

LLRIB Looking for More Funds for New Arena Friday, April 30, 2004 at 15:13     Efforts to construct a new arena on the Lac La Ronge Indian Band’s Kitsaki reserve in La Ronge are kicking into high gear.   Officials with the fundraising committee for the project...

Quest for Native Tax Immunity Suffers Blow

Quest for Native Tax Immunity Suffers Blow Thursday, April 29, 2004 at 15:25     The Supreme Court has decided not to deal with a case that had the potential to provide complete tax freedom to members of Treaty 8 First Nations.   Last year, the Federal Court of Appeal...