“Voice Of The North” Victim Of CBC Job Cuts

“Voice Of The North” Victim Of CBC Job Cuts Friday, March 27, 2009 at 14:50     Northern Saskatchewan is losing a well-known radio personality.   Tom Roberts — the long-time broadcaster of CBC Radio’s Keewatin Country — is preparing for a...

Cumberland House Residents Choosing New Chief

  Cumberland House Residents Choosing New Chief Friday, March 27, 2009 at 14:44     Elections are being held on the Cumberland House Cree Nation today.   Four people are vying for the right to replace former chief Walter Sewap.   The candidates include Lawrence...

First Nations Enter Massive Farm Venture

First Nations Enter Massive Farm Venture Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 15:34     A Toronto-based investment firm is committing $27.5 million to launch a “large scale, fully-integrated corporate farming entity” with several Saskatchewan and Alberta First...

Aboriginal Patient Care Guidelines Released

Aboriginal Patient Care Guidelines Released Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 14:33     New ways of offering better care to Aboriginal patients were unveiled today at a ceremony in Ottawa.   The Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada has partnered up with the...

FSIN Pleased With Outcome Of Treaty Gathering

FSIN Pleased With Outcome Of Treaty Gathering Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 14:30     The chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations says good progress was made at this week’s meeting of national treaty chiefs in Fort Qu’Appelle.   For the last...

Native Women’s Support Centre In Need Of More Cash

Native Women’s Support Centre In Need Of More Cash Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 14:28     An outreach worker in Regina says she’s pleased with progress made at a meeting this week between herself and the province’s justice minister.   Ivy Kennedy is...