Poundmaker May Soon Stop Boiling Water

Poundmaker May Soon Stop Boiling Water Monday, August 10, 2009 at 12:43     An end to a boil water advisory on the Poundmaker Cree Nation may be in sight.   A new pump was installed on Friday.   Water workers are testing the water to make sure it’s safe to...

Fond Du Lac Members To Vote On Longer Terms

Fond Du Lac Members To Vote On Longer Terms Monday, August 10, 2009 at 12:38     Depending on the outcome of a plebiscite today in Fond du Lac, elected officials with that First Nation might get to stay in office a little longer.   Up until now, the victors in any...

Healing Gathering Proof Of Progress: Joseph

Healing Gathering Proof Of Progress: Joseph Monday, August 10, 2009 at 12:20     FSIN Chief Lawrence Joseph says the healing gathering at the Poundmaker Cree Nation last week represents a triumph for Aboriginal people.   Joseph notes it wasn’t so long ago that...

Flu Fears Keep Four Bands Away From Games

Flu Fears Keep Four Bands Away From Games Friday, August 07, 2009 at 15:55     Four First Nations, all from the same tribal council, will not have participants at this year’s First Nations Summer Games because of fears of swine flu.   Games coordinator Kelly...

Saskatchewan Singer Witnesses Jamboree Tragedy

Saskatchewan Singer Witnesses Jamboree Tragedy Friday, August 07, 2009 at 13:37     A musician who grew up in northern Saskatchewan is deeply grateful to have survived a close encounter with the plow winds at the Big Valley Jamboree in Camrose, Alberta last weekend.  ...

Renowned Land Claims Expert Dies

Renowned Land Claims Expert Dies Friday, August 07, 2009 at 13:26     A leading authority on First Nations land claims has died.   Stewart Raby passed away last Saturday.   He was instrumental in resolving many claims throughout Saskatchewan.   The Oxford graduate...