Hutchinson Committed To Duty To Consult Policy

Hutchinson Committed To Duty To Consult Policy Wednesday, June 03, 2009 at 16:51     The province’s new minister of First Nations and Metis Relations says he’s committed to keeping the duty to consult policy on the fast track to implementation.   Bill...

Partners Aim To Create More Metis IT Workers

Partners Aim To Create More Metis IT Workers Wednesday, June 03, 2009 at 16:48     The Metis Nation of Saskatchewan has signed a new partnership with IBM.   The agreement is meant to increase Metis people’s participation in the information technology sector...

Conference Shows Aboriginal Workers In Demand

Conference Shows Aboriginal Workers In Demand Wednesday, June 03, 2009 at 16:43     Baby boomers are starting to retire, and that’s creating lots of job opportunities for Aboriginal people, experts say.   Panelists at a conference in Saskatoon yesterday said...

Birch Narrows Anticipates New School By 2010

Birch Narrows Anticipates New School By 2010 Wednesday, June 03, 2009 at 16:38     A new school on the Birch Narrows First Nation should be complete by the fall of next year.   A sod-turning ceremony took place on the reserve yesterday.   Birch Narrows chief Robert...

P.A. Kids Get A Look at Medieval Cultures

P.A. Kids Get A Look at Medieval Cultures Wednesday, June 03, 2009 at 16:35     A school in Prince Albert staged a comparison of 14th century European and Aboriginal cultures Monday.   Students and staff at Westview/Kistahpinanihk Community School paraded through the...

Ottawa Expands Indian Status Definition

Ottawa Expands Indian Status Definition Tuesday, June 02, 2009 at 14:18     Descendants of Native women who married non-Native men will soon be eligible for Indian status, as the federal government has decided not to appeal a landmark court ruling that gives that...