First Nations Given Liaison With Diamond Industry

First Nations Given Liaison With Diamond Industry Thursday, July 26, 2007 at 15:35     The federal government has invested $200,000 for a development centre in the Fort-a-la-Corne area.   The exploration liason office is designed to boost First Nations’ job...

Housing Boom Hurting Affordable Housing Programs

Housing Boom Hurting Affordable Housing Programs Thursday, July 26, 2007 at 15:32     The president of SaskHousing admits the current housing boom in Saskatchewan is taking a bite out of the government’s affordable housing programs.   The cost of buying,...

FSIN Chief Named To Specific Claims Task Force

FSIN Chief Named To Specific Claims Task Force Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at 13:38     Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Chief Lawrence Joseph has been named to a task force that will work on proposed specific claims legislation this summer.   The Tory...

Tough Talk Continues At Treaty Gathering

Tough Talk Continues At Treaty Gathering Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at 13:36     Chiefs and delegates from across Canada aren’t mincing their words at this year’s national treaty gathering at Fort Carlton.   Yesterday, around 300 people turned out for the...

Well-Known Saskatchewan Metis Elder Passes Away

Well-Known Saskatchewan Metis Elder Passes Away Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at 13:18     A man who was named Mr. Batoche at this past weekend’s Back to Batoche Days has died.   Leo Slater passed away Monday afternoon at the age of 73.   Metis Nation of Saskatchewan...

Roth Court Case Adjourned To September

Roth Court Case Adjourned To September Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at 13:17     The one-time president of the Metis Nation of Saskatchewan will have the summer to ponder his legal woes.   Dwayne Roth faces charges of conspiracy to commit forgery and conspiracy to utter...