Back To Batoche Organizers Report High Turnout

Back To Batoche Organizers Report High Turnout Wednesday, July 27, 2005 at 13:13     The chairman of this year’s Back to Batoche festival says close to 11,000 people turned out this past weekend to watch festivities at the event.   Albert Delaire says he...

Gordon Residential School Gathering Postponed

Gordon Residential School Gathering Postponed Wednesday, July 27, 2005 at 13:09     The Gordon First Nation has cancelled a residential school gathering that was supposed to happen this week on its reserve.   The death of an elder’s daughter has halted activity...

Highway 905 Still Impassable

Highway 905 Still Impassable Tuesday, July 26, 2005 at 14:56     An important highway in northern Saskatchewan will remain closed for the next two or three days.   That word today from the Department of Highways, which says Highway 905 is completely impassable.   The...

Consultation Promised Over On-Reserve Smoke Sales

Consultation Promised Over On-Reserve Smoke Sales Tuesday, July 26, 2005 at 14:54     A government spokesman says the province won’t approve anything related to tracking on-reserve cigarette sales without first consulting First Nations groups.   Mike Woods says...

Lac Ste. Anne Continues To Be Big Draw

Lac Ste. Anne Continues To Be Big Draw Tuesday, July 26, 2005 at 14:51     Aboriginal citizens from across the Prairies continue to descend on Lac St. Anne, Alberta for this year’s annual pilgrimage.   The event draws hundreds of northerners every summer.  ...

SIEF Turns Sod On Future Home

SIEF Turns Sod On Future Home Tuesday, July 26, 2005 at 14:45     A complex is under construction in Saskatoon to help First Nations entrepreneurs make their mark in the business world.   The building is being developed by the Saskatchewan Indian Equity Foundation, a...