Ahenakew Finds New Legal Counsel

Ahenakew Finds New Legal Counsel Friday, November 12, 2004 at 15:24     The former head of the Assembly of First Nations charged with inciting hatred against Jews has a new lawyer.   Today was the deadline for David Ahenakew to find new legal counsel after his first...

Piapot Protest Comes to an End

Piapot Protest Comes to an End Friday, November 12, 2004 at 15:23     The protest at the school on the Piapot reserve came to an end late Wednesday.   The protestors that have been occupying the building for over a month agreed to leave after getting some concessions...

Roth Interrupts Walk to Meet with Federal Minister

Roth Interrupts Walk to Meet with Federal Minister Friday, November 12, 2004 at 13:07     The federal minister in charge of Metis affairs is meeting with Metis Nation – Saskatchewan president Dwayne Roth today.   Roth is taking time away from his protest walk to...

Metis Vets Receive Project Funding from Ottawa

Metis Vets Receive Project Funding from Ottawa Friday, November 12, 2004 at 13:05     The federal government is attempting to extend an olive branch to Metis war veterans.   It’s announced $150,000 in funding for initiatives aimed at recognizing the...

Elders Not Sold on Caribou Satellite Collars

Elders Not Sold on Caribou Satellite Collars Friday, November 12, 2004 at 13:03     A provincial wildlife biologist says he hopes to see more radio collars put on caribou in the Far North.   Tim Trottier says the move would allow scientists to determine how many...

Galloway Granted Day Parole

Galloway Granted Day Parole Wednesday, November 10, 2004 at 14:08     The National Parole Board has granted the partial release of Rita Galloway.   The former leader of the First Nations Accountability Coalition was convicted earlier this year of causing the death of...