Tories Defend Aboriginal Languages Initiative

Tories Defend Aboriginal Languages Initiative Friday, April 13, 2007 at 14:59     A federal minister says she is confident enough money has been earmarked for the preservation and promotion of Aboriginal languages.   Yesterday, Ottawa announced it is giving the...

Firms Looking For Minerals Under Lake Athabasca

Firms Looking For Minerals Under Lake Athabasca Friday, April 13, 2007 at 14:51     A government official says mining interest in the North is so high right now that even plots of land under Lake Athabasca have been staked.   Geological Services director George...

Feds Order Environmental Study Of Proposed Road

Feds Order Environmental Study Of Proposed Road Friday, April 13, 2007 at 14:48     The federal government has announced it’s beginning a study into the Wollaston Lake all-weather road project.   Lucille Jamault of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency...

Aboriginal Food Guide Earning Strong Reviews

Aboriginal Food Guide Earning Strong Reviews Friday, April 13, 2007 at 14:38     A health sciences professor from the West Coast says he hopes more First Nations families turn to the wilderness for their daily intake of nutrients.   Dr. Laurie Chan of the University...

Appeal Of Stonechild Inquiry Findings Can Proceed

Appeal Of Stonechild Inquiry Findings Can Proceed Thursday, April 12, 2007 at 14:58     A court has ruled that two ex-cops can appeal the findings of a public inquiry that concluded they had an Aboriginal teenager in their custody before his death.   Larry Hartwig and...

PBCN Members Head To The Polls

PBCN Members Head To The Polls Thursday, April 12, 2007 at 14:55     Saskatchewan’s largest First Nation is holding its chief and council election today.   Three men are running for chief of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation.   Incumbent Harold Linklater is being...