SIGA Recognized At Event In Toronto

SIGA Recognized At Event In Toronto Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 12:53     The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority has won a prestigious award.   Tuesday night in Toronto, SIGA was presented the Conference Board of Canada Spencer Stuart national award.   The award...

Band Calls For Outside Help To Repair Water System

Band Calls For Outside Help To Repair Water System Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at 14:56     The Fond du Lac First Nation has declared a “state of emergency” over its ongoing water woes.   The band’s water system has “failed”, resulting...

Ottawa Defends Handling Of Timber Bay School Claim

Ottawa Defends Handling Of Timber Bay School Claim Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at 14:50     Indian Affairs is standing by a decision to reject a bid by the Lac La Ronge Indian Band to have a boarding school included in a compensation agreement.   The government...

FSIN Assembly Hears Pleas From Veterans, Senate

FSIN Assembly Hears Pleas From Veterans, Senate Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at 14:44     The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations winter legislative assembly is officially underway on the Whitecap Dakota First Nation.   The gathering began this morning with a...

Men Urged To Visibly Oppose Violence Against Women

Men Urged To Visibly Oppose Violence Against Women Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at 14:31     The chair of the Saskatchewan First Nations Women’s Commission says First Nations men need to support the commission’s work in ending violence against women.  ...

Women Making Gains In First Nations Politics

Women Making Gains In First Nations Politics Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at 14:23     Communities are recognizing women to take a lead role in First Nations politics, according to a long-standing chief.   Chief Mary Anne Daywalker-Pelletier is entering her 28th year...