Province Promised Presence On Truth Commission

Province Promised Presence On Truth Commission Thursday, October 23, 2008 at 15:20     A commissioner from the Truth and Reconcilliation Commission says despite some recent setbacks, residential school survivors will get a chance to tell their stories.   Claudette...

Lawyer Dissatisfied With Ottawa’s IAP Publicity

Lawyer Dissatisfied With Ottawa’s IAP Publicity Thursday, October 23, 2008 at 15:12     A Regina-based lawyer says very little has been done to let residential school survivors know about the Independent Assessment Process.   Tony Merchant says many former...

FSIN Finances Improving

FSIN Finances Improving Thursday, October 23, 2008 at 15:04     The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations says it is on its way to paying down its $1.4 million debt.   This past fiscal year, the FSIN recorded a surplace of nearly $200,000.   Vice-Chief Glen Pratt...

Oilsands Deal Alarms La Loche Metis Leader

Oilsands Deal Alarms La Loche Metis Leader Thursday, October 23, 2008 at 14:55     The president of the Metis local in La Loche says he has not endorsed a recent development agreement there.   Don Montgrand says neither he nor his membership recognize the La Loche...

Final Arguments Delivered At Sandfly Trial

Final Arguments Delivered At Sandfly Trial Thursday, October 23, 2008 at 14:26     A Big Island Lake First Nation woman accused of manslaughter is expected to learn her fate on Monday.   Justice J.D. Cook reserved decision until then after hearing final arguments in a...

Classes Cancelled At Reserve School After Gas Leak

Classes Cancelled At Reserve School After Gas Leak Thursday, October 23, 2008 at 14:12     Crews from SaskEnergy responded to a gas leak on the Saulteaux First Nation yesterday.   The problem was located at the local school, where classes were subsequently cancelled....