FSIN Applauds Proposed Gun Registry Change

FSIN Applauds Proposed Gun Registry Change Wednesday, November 04, 2009 at 14:16     The Conservative Party and Aboriginal groups hope today could be the beginning of the end of the national gun registry.   Members of Parliament will vote today on Bill C-391, a bill...

Northern Mayor Calls For Calm After Local Death

Northern Mayor Calls For Calm After Local Death Wednesday, November 04, 2009 at 14:12     Buffalo Narrows mayor Bobby Woods says he wants people to come together in the wake of a recent tragedy in the community.   On Sunday afternoon, the body of a 31-year-old man was...

Accused In Broadview Bar Murder Identified

Accused In Broadview Bar Murder Identified Wednesday, November 04, 2009 at 14:03     The 20-year-old man charged in a fatal bar fight this past weekend in Broadview has been named by police.   Karl Eldon Lerat faces one count of murder and one count of aggravated...

Chiefs Discuss Oil With U.S. Politicians

Chiefs Discuss Oil With U.S. Politicians Wednesday, November 04, 2009 at 13:54     A Saskatchewan chief is lobbying the American government to recognize First Nations rights to oil and resources.   Chief Wallace Fox has arrived in Washington, where he and six other...

Reserve Need More Environmental Protection: Fraser

Reserve Need More Environmental Protection: Fraser Wednesday, November 04, 2009 at 13:39     Auditor-general Sheila Fraser is levelling criticism at Indian Affairs over the level of environmental protection on reserves, which Fraser says is less than what is provided...

AFN Chief Calls For Federal Funding Restructuring

AFN Chief Calls For Federal Funding Restructuring Wednesday, November 04, 2009 at 13:35     Canada’s national chief says he’s hopeful some good came out of a session this week between himself and the standing committee on finance.   Shawn Atleo says he...