Meadow Lake To Host MNLA On Louis Riel Day

Meadow Lake To Host MNLA On Louis Riel Day Monday, June 13, 2005 at 12:51     The Metis Nation of Saskatchewan is making plans to hold its Metis Nation Legislative Assembly in Meadow Lake on November 16th — Louis Riel Day.   MNS provincial secretary Ralph...

La Ronge Mountie Charged With Sexual Assault

La Ronge Mountie Charged With Sexual Assault Friday, June 10, 2005 at 16:05     The RCMP confirm that a Mountie formerly stationed in La Ronge has been charged with sexual assault.   Constable Thierry Jacques has since been transferred to Pierceland and is currently...

Hundreds Take Part In Anti-Violence Walk

Hundreds Take Part In Anti-Violence Walk Friday, June 10, 2005 at 15:37     The chief of the Prince Albert Grand Council says he hopes today’s march to honour Aboriginal women lost to violence goes a long way towards changing certain attitudes.   Gary Merasty...

MNS Panning Commission Report Before Its Release

MNS Panning Commission Report Before Its Release Friday, June 10, 2005 at 15:32     The Metis Electoral Reform Commission has yet to release its final report, but that’s not stopping the Metis Nation of Saskatchewan from criticizing its work.   The commission...

Metis Leaders To Meet Without MNS Blessing

Metis Leaders To Meet Without MNS Blessing Friday, June 10, 2005 at 15:30     A call is going out to Metis citizens and leaders across the province to attend a meeting tomorrow afternoon in Batoche.   Don Favel, the president of Metis Local 21 in Ile-a-la-Crosse, says...

Elders Gathering In Full Swing

Elders Gathering In Full Swing Friday, June 10, 2005 at 15:17     It’s Day Two of the Gathering of Northern Elders in La Ronge.   Hundreds turned out for yesterday’s opening ceremonies to witness the Grand Entry, speeches by numerous dignitaries and a...