Harrison Responds To FSIN’s Criticism

Harrison Responds To FSIN’s Criticism Monday, May 30, 2005 at 14:20     A Conservative MP from northern Saskatchewan is defending his party’s record on First Nations issues following criticism from the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations.   Jeremy...

MP Not Sold On Nuclear Waste Facility Idea

MP Not Sold On Nuclear Waste Facility Idea Monday, May 30, 2005 at 14:14     Northern Saskatchewan’s Member of Parliament says he doesn’t want to see a nuclear waste facility built in the North, unless local residents support the idea.   A recent draft...

Cheecham Seeking Re-Election At Clearwater River

Cheecham Seeking Re-Election At Clearwater River Monday, May 30, 2005 at 14:06     Three men have put their names forward to be chief of the Clearwater River Dene Nation.   Incumbent Roy Cheechum and challengers Guy Lemaigre and H.A. Tony Piche will all run in this...

Standing Wins Another Term At Wahpeton

Standing Wins Another Term At Wahpeton Monday, May 30, 2005 at 14:05     It appears Gary Standing has once again been elected chief of the Wahpeton Dakota First Nation.   Nothing has been confirmed yet, but reports indicate he managed to hang onto his seat during last...

Former Band Officials Guilty Of Taking TLE Money

Former Band Officials Guilty Of Taking TLE Money Friday, May 27, 2005 at 15:04     Three former high-ranking officials at the Saulteaux First Nation have been found guilty of criminal breach of trust.   They include former chief Gabe Gopher.   A judge has found that...

Band Election Appeals Dismissed

Band Election Appeals Dismissed Friday, May 27, 2005 at 15:03     A number of appeals into the recent Lac La Ronge Indian Band election have been dismissed.   Six written appeals were filed before the deadline, but appeals officer Gary Littlepine has decided that only...