Former Chief Asks Court To Define “Elder”

Former Chief Asks Court To Define “Elder” Tuesday, July 07, 2009 at 12:28     The Peepeekisis Treaty Enforcement Group says the Federal Court shouldn’t have the power to define who is a First Nations elder.   The issue comes after the Peepeekisis...

Incumbent Ahtahkakoop Chief Back For New Term

Incumbent Ahtahkakoop Chief Back For New Term Tuesday, July 07, 2009 at 12:26     Larry Ahenakew has been re-elected as chief of the Ahtahkakoop First Nation.   Ahenakew defeated former councillor Glen Bird in yesterday’s chief and council election by a vote...

Awards To Be Presented To PAGC Elders

Awards To Be Presented To PAGC Elders Tuesday, July 07, 2009 at 12:22     Elders from First Nations within the Prince Albert Grand Council will hold a major gathering this week.   The Senator Allen Bird Memorial Centre is hosting the event, which is in its fourth...

Keepness Case Still On Minds Of Family, Police

Keepness Case Still On Minds Of Family, Police Monday, July 06, 2009 at 15:17     On July 5th, 2004, Tamra Jewel Keepness disappeared from her central Regina home.   She was five years old.   Now, five years later, her family still wonders what happened to her.   Dawn...

Moosomin Reserve Site Of Series Of Stabbings

Moosomin Reserve Site Of Series Of Stabbings Monday, July 06, 2009 at 15:12     Charges could soon be laid after three women were stabbed on the Moosomin First Nation late last week.   Acting Battlefords RCMP Rural Detachment Commander Corporal Paul DeBruin is meeting...

Native Artwork Knock-Offs Being Made In Asia

Native Artwork Knock-Offs Being Made In Asia Monday, July 06, 2009 at 15:09     The market could be getting tougher for Aboriginal artists in the country trying to sell their artwork.   It seems a growing number of factories from countries in Asia are beginning to...