FSIN Assembly Hears Pleas From Veterans, Senate

FSIN Assembly Hears Pleas From Veterans, Senate Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at 14:44     The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations winter legislative assembly is officially underway on the Whitecap Dakota First Nation.   The gathering began this morning with a...

Men Urged To Visibly Oppose Violence Against Women

Men Urged To Visibly Oppose Violence Against Women Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at 14:31     The chair of the Saskatchewan First Nations Women’s Commission says First Nations men need to support the commission’s work in ending violence against women.  ...

Women Making Gains In First Nations Politics

Women Making Gains In First Nations Politics Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at 14:23     Communities are recognizing women to take a lead role in First Nations politics, according to a long-standing chief.   Chief Mary Anne Daywalker-Pelletier is entering her 28th year...

Study Examines Aboriginals’ Sleep Disorders

Study Examines Aboriginals’ Sleep Disorders Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at 14:17     A First Nations researcher from B.C. says it appears on-reserve residents are more likely to suffer from sleep disorders than other members of the population.   Researcher...

Foul Play Ruled Out In Death Of Onion Lake Infant

Foul Play Ruled Out In Death Of Onion Lake Infant Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at 13:31     The RCMP have finished their investigation into the sudden death of a three-month-old girl on the Onion Lake First Nation.   The girl died in a home on the reserve early Sunday...

Bad News For Timber Bay Boarding School Survivors

Bad News For Timber Bay Boarding School Survivors Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at 13:28     The federal government has decided that survivors of a northern Saskatchewan children’s home do not qualify for compensation.   The Lac La Ronge Indian Band has been...