MNS Lawsuit Greeted With Approval

MNS Lawsuit Greeted With Approval Friday, November 05, 2004 at 15:39     A disgruntled Metis local president in northern Saskatchewan is welcoming news of the Metis Nation’s lawsuit against the provincial government.   The MNS is suing both the province and...

MNS President to Make Protest Walk to Regina

  MNS President to Make Protest Walk to Regina Friday, November 05, 2004 at 15:38     Metis Nation of Saskatchewan president Dwayne Roth is planning to walk from Saskatoon to Regina to protest the government’s rejection of his leadership.   Roth and the rest of...

Bands Told Not to Rely on Ottawa for Health Funds

Bands Told Not to Rely on Ottawa for Health Funds Friday, November 05, 2004 at 15:36     A Saskatoon-based policy consultant says the politics surrounding the delivery of health care to First Nations must change soon.   Stephen Lewis addressed a packed house yesterday...

MNS Election Fallout May Lead to Criminal Probe

MNS Election Fallout May Lead to Criminal Probe Thursday, November 04, 2004 at 14:33     Saskatchewan’s minister of Metis Relations says charges could still be laid against people associated with the Metis Nation of Saskatchewan election.   However, Maynard...

MNS Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Government

MNS Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Government Thursday, November 04, 2004 at 14:24     A defamation lawsuit launched by the Metis Nation of Saskatchewan against the provincial government has now been filed at Saskatoon Court of Queen’s Bench.   The MNS is also...

First Nations Advised to Embrace Tax Regime

First Nations Advised to Embrace Tax Regimes Thursday, November 04, 2004 at 14:20     Some First Nations leaders from Alberta and B.C. are encouraging other Indian bands across Canada to embrace proposed federal legislation that would allow taxation on reserve.   The...