FNUC Board Chair Resigns

FNUC Board Chair Resigns Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at 15:54     FSIN Vice-Chief Lyle Whitefish has resigned as chair of the First Nations University of Canada’s board of governors.   The university has been widely criticized in recent years for having elected politicians...

Elders Getting Cash From Province In Primrose Deal

Elders Getting Cash From Province In Primrose Deal Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at 15:53     The provincial government has officially handed its share of a settlement to four northwest Metis communities affected years ago by the creation of the Primrose Lake Air Weapons...

Tragedy At Good Spirit Lake

Tragedy At Good Spirit Lake Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at 15:40     A 10-year-old boy from the Carry the Kettle First Nation has drowned while attending a summer camp.   RCMP spokesman Sgt. Brad Kaeding says someone noticed the boy floating face down in the water near a...

Muskoday Trying To Cope With Flooding

Muskoday Trying To Cope With Flooding Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at 15:39     The Muskoday First Nation is dealing with flooding for the second year in a row.   Band spokesman Herman Crane says the water this year is a lot higher than it was the previous year, and some...

Two Men Arrested In Casino Drug Bust

Two Men Arrested In Casino Drug Bust Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at 15:32     An investigation into what the RCMP call “suspicious activity” at a North Battleford casino has resulted in the arrest of two men on drug charges.   60-year-old Edmonton resident...

Treaty Gathering Ends With Two Resolutions

Treaty Gathering Ends With Two Resolutions Monday, July 30, 2007 at 15:38     First Nations leaders have a lot to think about, now that this year’s national treaty gathering at Fort Carlton has concluded.   Two resolutions were passed at the event.   One calls...