Muskoday Aiming For Organic Certification

Muskoday Aiming For Organic Certification Thursday, August 27, 2009 at 12:05     The Muskoday First Nation is working towards getting certified as an organic supplier of potatoes.   Yesterday, the band held a tour of its gardens on the reserve, for the benefit of...

FSIN To Establish Gaming Commission

FSIN To Establish Gaming Commission Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 12:16     A First Nations Gaming Commission was announced today on the Whitecap Dakota First Nation.   Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Chief Lawrence Joseph made the announcement at the First...

Flags At Half-Mast For Fallen Aboriginal Soldier

Flags At Half-Mast For Fallen Aboriginal Soldier Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 12:13     Flags at the Saskatchewan legislature are flying at half-mast today.   Premier Brad Wall made the announcement today in response to the death of Sergeant Darby Morin, a Big River...

Conference On Highway Deaths Needed: Dorion

Conference On Highway Deaths Needed: Dorion Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 12:09     An Aboriginal leader is calling for a national conference to be held, examining the high number of First Nations deaths and injuries on Canadian highways.   John Dorion of the John...

Treatment Plant In Park Not Illegal: Mayor

Treatment Plant In Park Not Illegal: Mayor Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 12:04     The mayor of La Ronge says he does not buy the argument that having the Town’s water treatment plant in a lakefront park is illegal.   Joe Hordyski says he questions local...

Feds Invite Input On Indian Act Changes

Feds Invite Input On Indian Act Changes Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at 12:53     Aboriginal groups across the country are being invited to talk with the federal government about proposed changes to the Indian Act.   Ottawa plans to amend the legislation after a B.C....