Little Red Residents Report Funnel Cloud Sightings

Little Red Residents Report Funnel Cloud Sightings Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at 14:01     The Little Red River reserve was struck by a violent thunderstorm Monday night.   Resident Hume Merasty says the community was hit by rain, hail and strong winds, rocking several...

World Health Experts Discuss Indigenous Diabetes

World Health Experts Discuss Indigenous Diabetes Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at 13:58     A director with the Institute of Aboriginal People’s Health says it’s clear to him that poverty, not genetics, is the biggest factor behind the huge swell of diabetes...

Harper Announces Plans To Fast-Track Land Claims

Harper Announces Plans To Fast-Track Land Claims Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at 14:39     Prime Minister Stephen Harper has announced plans to create an independent land claims tribunal that will have binding powers and speed up the resolution of claims.   The announcement...

Residential School Deal Opt-Outs Said To Be Rare

Residential School Deal Opt-Outs Said To Be Rare Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at 14:27     A lawyer familiar with the compensation settlement for residential school survivors says he isn’t worried the agreement will be ruined by some apparent confusion over paperwork....

June Declared Aboriginal History Month

June Declared Aboriginal History Month Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at 14:10     The Saskatchewan government has declared June 2007 to be Aboriginal History Month.   The city of Regina has done the same thing.   The move is being made in response to a campaign by the Regina...

Man Fatally Stabbed In Prince Albert

Man Fatally Stabbed In Prince Albert Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at 14:05     Police in Prince Albert have identified the city’s first homicide victim of the year.   They say 51-year-old Brian Gerald Ahenakew was the victim of a stabbing.   He was found bleeding on a...