U of S Professor Defends BC Native Fisheries

U of S Professor Defends BC Native Fisheries Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at 13:09     A professor from the University of Saskatchewan says the Prime Minister is making a mistake by opposing First Nations fisheries on the West Coast.   Paul Chartrand says he was...

Montreal Lake Awarded Cultural Gathering

Montreal Lake Awarded Cultural Gathering Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at 15:25     The Montreal Lake Cree Nation will host the inaugural Northern Saskatchewan Cultural Gathering this fall.   Montreal Lake was one of a number of communities that bid to host the event.   It...

Youth Drownings Spur Demand For Swimming Lessons

Youth Drownings Spur Demand For Swimming Lessons Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at 15:11     The Lifesaving Society says more northern communities are getting serious about water safety following the tragic drowning deaths of four children earlier this year.   Spokesman Dale...

Native Youth To Be Taught Agriculture In School

Native Youth To Be Taught Agriculture In School Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at 15:08     A First Nations educator says more Aboriginal kids need to learn about the importance of farming.   Diane Kesokeo of the First Nations Youth Education Program says she plans to launch...

AUCC Firming Up Plans To Review FNUC Operations

AUCC Firming Up Plans To Review FNUC Operations Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at 15:00     A spokesman for the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada says a committee could be struck in the next month to inspect the First Nations University of Canada.   Jeff...

Funeral For Fallen RCMP Officer Set For Friday

Funeral For Fallen RCMP Officer Set For Friday Monday, July 17, 2006 at 14:39     The chief of the Beardy’s/Okemasis First Nation says the local school will be re-named in honour of a slain Mountie from the reserve.   29-year-old Constable Robin Cameron passed away...