Healers Share Knowledge From Around Globe

Healers Share Knowledge From Around Globe Friday, August 07, 2009 at 13:23     A healing gathering at the Poundmaker First Nation has been a great success, according to spokesman Bryan Tootoosis.   The week-long event featured healers from across the world applying...

Premiers, Aboriginal Leaders Explore Key Issues

Premiers, Aboriginal Leaders Explore Key Issues Thursday, August 06, 2009 at 13:34     The meeting in Regina yesterday between Canada’s premiers and Aboriginal leaders had a packed agenda.   H1N1 was one of the main points discussed at yesterday’s Council...

Advocate For Disabled Plans Skydive

Advocate For Disabled Plans Skydive Thursday, August 06, 2009 at 13:33     Gary Tinker believes the sky truly is the limit for northerners with disabilities — and to prove that, he’s getting ready to skydive.   Tinker, a man from Pinehouse who has cerebral...

Elders Hold Drug Awareness Walk In Regina

Elders Hold Drug Awareness Walk In Regina Thursday, August 06, 2009 at 13:28     Kookums and Mooshums Against Drugs and Alcohol is holding its 6th annual walk this week.   Elders and youth walked together through Regina’s North Central community today to promote...

Website Helps Teachers Add Aboriginal Content

Website Helps Teachers Add Aboriginal Content Thursday, August 06, 2009 at 12:50     A retired math professor is developing a website for teachers to include Aboriginal content in their lesson plans.   Harley Weston, with the University of Regina, is developing a new...

Day School Students Launch $15-Billion Lawsuit

Day School Students Launch $15-Billion Lawsuit Wednesday, August 05, 2009 at 13:22     Natives who were forced to attend Aboriginal day schools have filed a lawsuit in Manitoba, pressing for compensation from the federal government.   The $15-billion lawsuit, which...