by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
INAC Clarifies Eligibility For New Housing Program Monday, April 23, 2007 at 14:44 It appears not everyone will qualify for the federal government’s latest on-reserve housing initiative. Last week, Indian Affairs announced the creation of a $300-million...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Red Earth First Nation Evacuates Friday, April 20, 2007 at 21:24 The first group of evacuees from the Red Earth First Nation left the troubled reserve today. Emergency flood coordinator Roy Head says 690 people from the band’s main reserve will head to...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Drinking Water Advisory For Pelican Narrows Friday, April 20, 2007 at 21:23 Residents in Pelican Narrows are being cautioned to not drink the community tap water. Reports have come in stating the band leadership has determined the tap water in the community was...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Housing Initiatives Benefit Northerners Friday, April 20, 2007 at 21:21 The federal government is paving the way for more home ownership on reserve. Today, Indian Affairs minister Jim Prentice announced the department is pouring $300 million into the creation of...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Indian Affairs Declares Awasis Chief Friday, April 20, 2007 at 21:19 Indian Affairs says it has now decided to acknowledge Dale Awasis as Chief of the Thunderchild First Nation. INAC spokesman Trevor Sutter says the decision was made earlier this week based on...
by bryanorthner | Aug 12, 2010
Flooding Threatens Saskatchewan Reserves Thursday, April 19, 2007 at 14:28 Floodwaters are threatening at least two Saskatchewan reserves today. An official with the Red Earth First Nation confirms the band is at a state of high alert right now, as flood-waters...
