Joseph Rips Premier At FSIN Assembly

Joseph Rips Premier At FSIN Assembly Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 14:57     The chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations says Premier Brad Wall has been “invisible” when some chiefs have called on him.   Lawrence Joseph he says the regular...

Province Weighs In On Controversial Oilsands Deal

  Province Weighs In On Controversial Oilsands Deal Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 14:51     An official with the province’s Ministry of Energy and Resources says the government doesn’t know much about a recently-announced oil exploration deal in northwest...

FSIN Troubled By Truth Commission Resignation

FSIN Troubled By Truth Commission Resignation Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 14:40     A First Nations leader in the province says the recent departure of the chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission is “a huge setback for survivors”.   Justice...

Crown Expected To Wrap Up Case In Sandfly Trial

Crown Expected To Wrap Up Case In Sandfly Trial Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 14:13     A Battleford courtroom heard more details yesterday about the night a young Big Island Lake First Nation man died.   22-year-old Edwin Dufraine died from stab wounds suffered...

Cote To Receive Province’s Highest Honour

Cote To Receive Province’s Highest Honour Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 14:08     A First Nations war veteran has been named as one of eight people to receive the Saskatchewan Order of Merit this year.   Elder Tony Cote of the Cote First Nation has been an...

FSIN Hosts Emotional Circle Of Honour Awards

FSIN Hosts Emotional Circle Of Honour Awards Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 14:05     There were a few tears and a standing ovation as one of last night’s FSIN Circle of Honour Award winners accepted her award.   Lana Missens received the adult leadership award....