Smoke Forces Evacuation of Elderly in Black Lake

Smoke Forces Evacuation of Elderly in Black Lake Tuesday, July 13, 2004 at 14:09     Swirling winds and thick smoke from fires in the Far North led to the evacuation of some Black Lake residents yesterday.   Saskatchewan Environment spokeswoman Jeanette Krayetski says...

Metis Citizen Proposes Election Watchdog

Metis Citizen Proposes Election Watchdog Tuesday, July 13, 2004 at 14:06     A grassroots member of Saskatchewan’s Metis Nation is calling on the MNS to overhaul its election system.   Lisa Gariepy says the creation of an election watchdog would make the most sense,...

Ombudsman Asked to Probe Metis Election

Ombudsman Asked to Probe Metis Election Monday, July 12, 2004 at 13:17     A Loon Lake man is asking the provincial ombudsman to look into whether he was unfairly denied the right to run in the recent Metis election.   Alex Morin filed papers with the Metis Election...

First Nations’ Advocacy Group Formed in Nipawin

First Nations’ Advocacy Group Formed in Nipawin Monday, July 12, 2004 at 13:12     First Nations people in Nipawin now have an advocate at their side when faced with everyday problems in the town.   Late last month, a handful of Aboriginal residents created the...

Gordon Reserve to Host Residential School Victims

Gordon Reserve to Host Residential School Victims Monday, July 12, 2004 at 13:09     The Gordon First Nation in southern Saskatchewan will be the scene of a major gathering next month for former students of residential schools.   Band councillor and event co-organizer...

La Ronge Band Members to be Asked About Rebate

La Ronge Band Members to be Asked About Rebate Monday, July 12, 2004 at 13:06     The Lac La Ronge Indian Band has begun the process of surveying its band members about how to split its 4-million-dollar tax settlement with the province.   Last week, the band’s...