Historic Visit Of Indigenous People Caught On Film

Historic Visit Of Indigenous People Caught On Film Friday, February 25, 2005 at 13:21     The Gabriel Dumont Institute in Prince Albert has extended an open invitation to witness the launch of the “From the Four Directions” video.   Filmed in Prince Albert...

Grandmother’s Bay Child Molester Sentenced

Grandmother’s Bay Child Molester Sentenced Thursday, February 24, 2005 at 13:10     A man from Grandmother’s Bay has to serve two years in a federal penitentiary for sexually assaulting young girls in his home community.   28-year-old Cornelius Jonathan...

Budget Sets Aside Cash For Aboriginal Needs

Budget Sets Aside Cash For Aboriginal Needs Thursday, February 24, 2005 at 13:09     On-reserve housing got a cash infusion in yesterday’s federal budget announcement.   Ralph Goodale announced that the government will be spending $295 million over the next five...

AFN Chief Accuses Liberals Of Holding Back

AFN Chief Accuses Liberals Of Holding Back Thursday, February 24, 2005 at 13:06     The national chief says the federal budget lacks real investment and a real effort to fix a broken system that’s holding all Aboriginal people back.   Phil Fontaine feels the...

Northerners Stranded Following Norcanair’s Demise

Northerners Stranded Following Norcanair’s Demise Wednesday, February 23, 2005 at 13:02     Now that Norcanair has shut down operations, residents in the North are feeling the effects.   Athabasca leader Glen Strong says some northerners have found themselves...

Eight Candidates Running To Replace Longtime Chief

Eight Candidates Running To Replace Longtime Chief Wednesday, February 23, 2005 at 12:59     Eight people are taking a run at the leadership of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band.   Nomination meetings were held in each of the band’s communities yesterday as part of...