Future Of Northern Bush Radio Still In Limbo

Future Of Northern Bush Radio Still In Limbo Monday, October 06, 2008 at 13:57     Uncertainty over the future of the Northern Radio Telephone Service is playing havoc with the lives of some northerners.   This Friday was supposed to be the last day for the switching...

High-Level Duty To Consult Talks Held In P.A.

High-Level Duty To Consult Talks Held In P.A. Monday, October 06, 2008 at 13:50     A meeting between northern First Nations leaders and government officials is underway in Prince Albert.   It is the second day of a duty to consult summit hosted by the Prince Albert...

Fire Sweeps Through Reserve Land

Fire Sweeps Through Reserve Land Monday, October 06, 2008 at 13:43     Farmers are coming to collect their cattle from the Mosquito First Nation today after a fire ripped through the reserve Friday and Saturday.   Band administrator Derrick Graham says the fire burnt...

Tories Decline To Respond To AFN Questionnaire

Tories Decline To Respond To AFN Questionnaire Monday, October 06, 2008 at 13:39     The head of the Assembly of First Nations is pleased with the responses he’s received from four of the five political parties to a questionnaire sent to the federal leaders on...

Northern First Nation Elects New Chief

Northern First Nation Elects New Chief Monday, October 06, 2008 at 13:36     The Buffalo River Dene Nation has a new chief, at least for the time being.   The band held a by-election on Friday for the position because former chief Louis Chanalquay resigned in August...

Chiefs Agree To End Protests Against Enbridge

Chiefs Agree To End Protests Against Enbridge Friday, October 03, 2008 at 15:29     Treaty Four and Treaty Six chiefs have agreed to an “interim agreement” with Enbridge, and are ending occupations at Enbridge pipeline developments across the province.  ...