Black Lake Slate of Candidates Finalized

Black Lake Slate of Candidates Finalized Friday, May 21, 2004 at 13:25     The chief electoral officer for the Black Lake First Nation has released the list of people who will be running for chief and council in the long-awaited band election later this month.   A...

Lafond Pledges More Scrutiny of MNS Affiliates

Lafond Pledges More Scrutiny of MNS Affiliates Friday, May 21, 2004 at 13:23     A candidate for provincial treasurer in next week’s Metis Nation of Saskatchewan election says accountability is the major plank in his platform.   Gabe Lafond says his decision to...

MNS VP Candidate Promises “User Friendly” Voting

MNS VP Candidate Promises “User Friendly” Voting Friday, May 21, 2004 at 13:17     A former Mountie from Green Lake is hoping to be the next vice president of the Metis Nation of Saskatchewan.   Randy Morin currently lives in Saskatoon, where he recently...

RCMP Makes Drug Bust in Buffalo Narrows

RCMP Makes Drug Bust in Buffalo Narrows Thursday, May 20, 2004 at 13:25     A 42-year-old Buffalo Narrows woman is facing several drug-related charges following a police raid in the northern village earlier this week.   Marjorie Hansen was arrested after the local...

Chief Wants More Grassroots Input at AFN Meetings

Chief Wants More Grassroots Input at AFN Meetings Thursday, May 20, 2004 at 13:24     A Saskatchewan chief wonders if average First Nations citizens feel connected to the ongoing Assembly of First Nations gathering in Saskatoon.   This is the third and final day of...

Indian Affairs Minister Short on Specifics

Indian Affairs Minister Short on Specifics Thursday, May 20, 2004 at 13:21     Canada’s minister of Indian Affairs didn¹t stop for questions yesterday at the Confederacy of Nations meeting in Saskatoon.   Andy Mitchell spoke for roughly half an hour to the...