Dene Gathering Continues in Dillon

Dene Gathering Continues in Dillon Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at 14:29     This is Day 2 of the Dene Gathering in Dillon.   Hundreds of Dene people from across western Canada have flocked to the northern community for this year’s event.   Today’s agenda...

Northern Youth Speak Out in Ottawa

Northern Youth Speak Out in Ottawa Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at 14:27     About a dozen northern youth spent the last week talking with their peers about mental and physical health at a national youth conference in Ottawa.   The young people are from communities like...

Hundreds Flock to Dillon For Dene Gathering

Hundreds Flock to Dillon For Dene Gathering Monday, August 16, 2004 at 14:29     An annual gathering of Dene leaders and elders from across western Canada got underway in Dillon this morning.   The week-long gathering will feature various experts speaking to the...

More Forest Fire Smoke in Forecas

More Forest Fire Smoke in Forecast Monday, August 16, 2004 at 14:27     Saskatchewan Environment says most of the smoke that’s been present throughout the North in the last few days is likely coming from some large fires in northern Alberta.   Spokewoman...

Ile-a-la-Crosse Mayor Calls for New Metis Election

Ile-a-la-Crosse Mayor Calls for New Metis Election Monday, August 16, 2004 at 14:25     The leader of a northern community says he’s not impressed with how this year’s Metis election was held.   Ile-a-la-Crosse mayor Max Morin says he has deep respect for...

Doucette May Start New Metis Organization

Doucette May Start New Metis Organization Monday, August 16, 2004 at 14:20     The man who was initially declared president of the Metis Nation of Saskatchewan in this spring’s vote says he may try to form a new organization if the MNS sticks with the status...