by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Fontaine Won’t Seek Re-election Thursday, June 04, 2009 at 14:51 Assembly of First Nations National Chief Phil Fontaine formally announced today that he has decided not to pursue another term. Fontaine called his three terms as head of the AFN “the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Status Issue Debated By First Nations Leaders Thursday, June 04, 2009 at 14:33 Ottawa’s decision to make changes to the Indian Act about who qualifies as a status Indian, rather than challenge a ruling by the B.C. Court of Appeal, is a hot topic of...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Gaming, Foster Care Debated At Assembly Thursday, June 04, 2009 at 13:48 Chiefs from across the province gathered in Saskatoon for the first day of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations’ annual spring assembly yesterday, delving into hot topics such...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Tips Sought In La Ronge Fire Investigation Thursday, June 04, 2009 at 13:28 The RCMP are appealing for the public’s help in learning who set the apartment building fire that claimed three lives in La Ronge last week. Police have yet to make any arrests in...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Muskowekwan Fire Death Deemed Accidental Thursday, June 04, 2009 at 13:24 RCMP have completed their investigation of a house fire on the Muskowekwan First Nation. They now say it’s not suspicious. A 31-year-old woman, Teresa Ann Gordon, died as a result of...
by bryanorthner | Aug 25, 2010
Teen Conference Organizers Receive Recognition Thursday, June 04, 2009 at 13:20 A group of Grades 6 to 12 students from Canoe Lake Cree Nation were honoured last night at the FSIN Circle of Honour awards. The students from Mikisiw School took charge when, about...
