FSIN Not Backing Down on Gun Control Issue

FSIN Not Backing Down on Gun Control Issue Thursday, February 12, 2004 at 14:19     FSIN vice chief Lawrence Joseph laid out the situation for First Nations hunters today in regards to the highly controversial firearms registry.   Speaking at the FSIN legislative...

Imposition of PST Still a Sore Point for FSIN

Imposition of PST Still a Sore Point for FSIN Thursday, February 12, 2004 at 14:10     A handful of chiefs gave the minister of Aboriginal Affairs an earful yesterday about what they view as government infringements on treaty rights.   Chief Claude Friday of the...

FSIN Giving More Say to First Nations Women

FSIN Giving More Say to First Nations Women Thursday, February 12, 2004 at 14:00     The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations has taken a step to guarantee the voices of First Nations women are heard at the FSIN level.   The federation’s legislative...

Belanger Defends Departed Deputy Minister

Belanger Defends Departed Deputy Minister Thursday, February 12, 2004 at 13:58     Saskatchewan’s Northern Affairs minister seems to have a difference of opinion with northern leaders over where is the best place to base a deputy minister.   Northern...

Millions to be Made in Non-Timber Forest Products

Millions to be Made in Non-Timber Forest Products Thursday, February 12, 2004 at 13:48     Several experts in non-timber forest products are in Montreal Lake today to talk about how residents there can use the industry to supplement their income.   Agrologist Gerry...

Northern Man’s Jail Sentence Overturned

Northern Man’s Jail Sentence Overturned Wednesday, February 11, 2004 at 13:31     The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal says a lower court should have taken a northern man’s Aboriginal background into consideration before sentencing him to jail time for his...