Prentice Insists Collective Native Rights Are Safe

Prentice Insists Collective Native Rights Are Safe Monday, October 02, 2006 at 14:43     The Minister of Indian Affairs says proposed changes to matrimonial property rights on reserves won’t infringe on the collective rights of Aboriginal people.   Last week,...

MLTC Chief Bemoans Federal Funding Cuts

MLTC Chief Bemoans Federal Funding Cuts Monday, October 02, 2006 at 14:17     A prominent tribal chief from northern Saskatchewan says she will be keeping an eye out for any more cuts to First Nations child care or health funding.   Chief Helen Ben of the Meadow Lake...

Mayoral Candidates Outline Aboriginal Platforms

Mayoral Candidates Outline Aboriginal Platforms Monday, October 02, 2006 at 14:13     The four men vying to be mayor of the city of Prince Albert held an all-candidates forum on Aboriginal issues over the weekend.   The forum was held at the downtown headquarters of...

On-Reserve Matrimonial Property Dialogue Continues

On-Reserve Matrimonial Property Dialogue Continues Friday, September 29, 2006 at 14:52     The federal government has launched the second phase of a national consultation process regarding matrimonial property rights on reserves.   Indian Affairs Minister Jim Prentice...

Merasty Attempts To Force Tories’ Hand On Kelowna

Merasty Attempts To Force Tories’ Hand On Kelowna Friday, September 29, 2006 at 14:15     Northern Saskatchewan MP Gary Merasty is forcing a vote in the House of Commons on the Kelowna Accord.   Merasty tabled a motion today calling on the Tory government to...

Birch Hills Chosen For PAGC Youth Detox Centre

Birch Hills Chosen For PAGC Youth Detox Centre Friday, September 29, 2006 at 14:14     The Prince Albert Grand Council has decided on Birch Hills as the setting for a new youth addictions treatment facility.   CEO Darrell Haysom says the community has agreed to...