by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Fond Du Lac Votes Against Longer Terms Of Office Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 12:21 The people of Fond du Lac have voted decisively against increasing the length of terms of their elected officials. The local First Nation held a plebiscite yesterday, asking band...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Housing Loan Distribution Could Cause Strife Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 12:16 A vice-chief with the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations says the federal government’s stimulus package could drive wedges between bands in the province. It wasn’t...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Poundmaker Plans Re-enactment Of 1885 Fight Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at 12:12 A famous battle will be re-staged at the Poundmaker Cree Nation next summer. Cree and Assiniboine warriors fought North West Mounted Police and militia near Cut Knife Hill in 1885. ...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Poundmaker May Soon Stop Boiling Water Monday, August 10, 2009 at 12:43 An end to a boil water advisory on the Poundmaker Cree Nation may be in sight. A new pump was installed on Friday. Water workers are testing the water to make sure it’s safe to...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Fond Du Lac Members To Vote On Longer Terms Monday, August 10, 2009 at 12:38 Depending on the outcome of a plebiscite today in Fond du Lac, elected officials with that First Nation might get to stay in office a little longer. Up until now, the victors in any...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010
Healing Gathering Proof Of Progress: Joseph Monday, August 10, 2009 at 12:20 FSIN Chief Lawrence Joseph says the healing gathering at the Poundmaker Cree Nation last week represents a triumph for Aboriginal people. Joseph notes it wasn’t so long ago that...
