Metis Woman Sentenced For Election Forgery

Metis Woman Sentenced For Election Forgery Wednesday, May 09, 2007 at 14:01     A woman from the North Battleford area has received an 18-month conditional sentence for her role in the controversial 2004 Metis Nation of Saskatchewan election.   36-year-old Cheryl...

Matrimonial Property Rights Issue Far From Settled

Matrimonial Property Rights Issue Far From Settled Wednesday, May 09, 2007 at 13:57     The president of the Native Women’s Association of Canada says she’s waiting to hear how Indian Affairs Minister Jim Prentice views the contentious issue of matrimonial...

Native Youth Touring Ottawa With RCMP Officers

Native Youth Touring Ottawa With RCMP Officers Wednesday, May 09, 2007 at 13:38     Twelve First Nations students from the Battlefords area are getting the opportunity of a lifetime this week.   The youth and three Mounties are on a trip to Ottawa as part of a unique...

Still No Sign Of Missing Hall Lake Teen

Still No Sign Of Missing Hall Lake Teen Tuesday, May 08, 2007 at 14:28     Searchers from other First Nations communities continue to arrive in Hall Lake to assist in the search for a missing teenager.   18-year-old Francis Wayne Lafaver hasn’t been seen since...

PAGC Officials Slam Opponents Of Detox Centre

PAGC Officials Slam Opponents Of Detox Centre Tuesday, May 08, 2007 at 14:27     The Prince Albert Grand Council says “race-based lobbying is not ethical or acceptable” — in the wake of another setback for its proposed youth detox centre.   It is...

Appeals Tribunal Rules On Thunderchild Election

Appeals Tribunal Rules On Thunderchild Election Tuesday, May 08, 2007 at 14:24     An election appeals tribunal on the Thunderchild First Nation has handed down its ruling on a recent election dispute on the reserve.   The six-member tribunal met last week to discuss...