More Data Suggests Caribou Herd Is In Trouble

More Data Suggests Caribou Herd Is In Trouble Friday, July 10, 2009 at 14:04     A recent survey of the Beverly caribou herd has alarmed the Beverly and Qamanirjuaq Caribou Management Board.   Board Chair Albert Thorassie says last month’s survey doesn’t...

Metis Want Heritage Designation For Old Settlement

Metis Want Heritage Designation For Old Settlement Friday, July 10, 2009 at 13:57     A Metis man is calling for a section of land near Emma Lake to be declared a heritage site.   Bryan Lee says he and some former residents of Fish Lake want it to be acknowledged by...

Jolibois Announces Bid For Re-election

Jolibois Announces Bid For Re-election Friday, July 10, 2009 at 13:56     The mayor of La Loche is seeking a third term in office.   Georgina Jolibois recently announced her intentions to run in the municipal election this October.   The current chair of the northern...

Workshop Highlights Indigenous Ways Of Gardening

Workshop Highlights Indigenous Ways Of Gardening Friday, July 10, 2009 at 13:27     Smudging seeds and planting fish are two ways to help your garden grow, according to a botanist and professor.   Barb Frazer hosted a workshop yesterday at the First Nations University...

Lonechild Wants Less Politicians On FNUC Board

Lonechild Wants Less Politicians On FNUC Board Thursday, July 09, 2009 at 13:19     A candidate for chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations says he would like to downsize the board of the First Nations University of Canada.   Guy Lonechild is running to...

Aboriginal Coalition Removed From Grant List

Aboriginal Coalition Removed From Grant List Thursday, July 09, 2009 at 13:15     Some questions are being raised about a newly-formed Aboriginal advocacy group in the province.   A government official says the Aboriginal Affairs Coalition of Saskatchewan has been...