Urban Aboriginal Issues Explored At Conference

Urban Aboriginal Issues Explored At Conference Monday, November 02, 2009 at 12:18     More than 30 experts in urban indigenous issues from around the world gathered in Saskatoon on Friday.   They shared their research at the Indigenous Urbanization in International...

Treaty Commissioner’s Office Marks 20 Years

Treaty Commissioner’s Office Marks 20 Years Monday, November 02, 2009 at 12:13     A big birthday was celebrated in Saskatoon on Friday: the 20th anniversary of the Office of the Treaty Commissioner.   More than a hundred years ago, 33 First Nations didn’t...

Let Bands Into Emission Reduction Program: Morin

Let Bands Into Emission Reduction Program: Morin Monday, November 02, 2009 at 12:08     An environmental activist is calling on the Canadian government to let First Nations participate in a program aimed at developing countries.   Donald Morin says the Harper...

Cameco Profits Down; Cigar Lake Repairs Underway

Cameco Profits Down; Cigar Lake Repairs Underway Monday, November 02, 2009 at 12:02     Less revenue from uranium and gold are being cited as reasons for a decrease in profits at Cameco.   The company released its quarterly report today.   Its adjusted net earnings...

Lonechild Elected As FSIN Chief

Lonechild Elected As FSIN Chief Friday, October 30, 2009 at 12:16     The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations has a new chief.   After three rounds of voting, Guy Lonechild was elected to the position by a vote of 464 to 328, over Red Pheasant Chief Sheldon...

Lerat, Watson Win FSIN Vice-Chief Elections

Lerat, Watson Win FSIN Vice-Chief Elections Friday, October 30, 2009 at 12:15     A familiar face, sometimes associated with controversy, has been elected to the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations executive.   Dutch Lerat is now the third vice-chief of the...