New Hope for Metis Veterans

New Hope for Metis Veterans Wednesday, March 10, 2004 at 13:15     The minister responsible for veterans for the Metis National Council is fairly confident Metis veterans will receive a fair settlement from the federal government.   David Chartrand received assurances...

Sonntag Says Native Housing Emerging as Priority

Sonntag Says Native Housing Emerging as Priority Wednesday, March 10, 2004 at 13:12     The minister of Aboriginal Affairs for Saskatchewan says the province’s First Nations and Metis leaders have been hitting him with many requests over the past few weeks, but...

Meadow Lake Looking to Keep Northern Visitors

Meadow Lake Looking to Keep Northern Visitors Wednesday, March 10, 2004 at 13:07     With a link from La Loche to Fort McMurray on the horizon, there are some Meadow Lake businesses that are worried their northern customers may do their shopping across the border.  ...

Black Lake Assault Suspect Surrenders

Black Lake Assault Suspect Surrenders Tuesday, March 09, 2004 at 12:58     A man accused of sending another man to hospital with serious injuries in Black Lake last month has turned himself into police custody.   A warrant had been issued for the arrest of 20-year-old...

Government Jobs Waiting for Aboriginal People

Government Jobs Waiting for Aboriginal People Tuesday, March 09, 2004 at 12:56     A northern leader likes what he’s hearing from the provincial government about efforts to get more Metis and off-reserve native people employed.   Aboriginal Affairs minister...

Band Exploring “Home Ownership” On Reserves

Band Exploring “Home Ownership” On Reserves Monday, March 08, 2004 at 13:14     A new initiative of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band could see band members owning their own homes on-reserve one day.   Band councillor Henry McKenzie says the initiative is...