Elders Walk Continues Despite Rain

Elders Walk Continues Despite Rain Friday, August 19, 2005 at 17:15     Around 100 elders continue to march through west-central Saskatchewan today hoping to raise awareness about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse.   The participants, who hail from a number of...

Assault On The Sturgeon First Nation

Assault On The Sturgeon First Nation Friday, August 19, 2005 at 17:14     An apparent assault has been reported on the Sturgeon Lake First Nation.   Ambulance crews arrived on the scene yesterday afternoon shortly after 4:00, at which point they discovered a male...

LLRIB Chief Delivers Baby Boy

LLRIB Chief Delivers Baby Boy Friday, August 19, 2005 at 17:13     The chief of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band welcomed a new addition to the family this morning.   At 9:54 a.m., Chief Tammy Cook-Searson gave birth to a healthy baby boy.   Weighing in at 9 pounds and 14...

Urban Indian Willing To Trade Status For Cash

Urban Indian Willing To Trade Status For Cash Thursday, August 18, 2005 at 14:45     A member of the Gordon First Nation in southern Saskatchewan says status Indians should be able to exchange their treaty rights for a lump sum settlement.   According to the Regina...

FNUC Officials In Ottawa To Answer To Allegations

FNUC Officials In Ottawa To Answer To Allegations Thursday, August 18, 2005 at 14:55     Today is the day officials with the First Nations University of Canada sit down with representatives of the Association of Colleges and Universities of Canada.   An official with...

Band Offers Off-Reserve Members A Crack At Homes

Band Offers Off-Reserve Members A Crack At Homes Thursday, August 18, 2005 at 14:43     Residents of a southern Saskatchewan First Nation could be offered the chance to own off-reserve homes by the end of next month.   The Pasqua First Nation is located about 75...