First Nations Human Rights Bill Passes In Commons

First Nations Human Rights Bill Passes In Commons Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 15:11     A contentious bill to extend human rights protections to First Nations has passed the House of Commons.   The Conservative bill would allow First Nations members to make formal...

Premiers Meet With Native Leaders In Prince Albert

Premiers Meet With Native Leaders In Prince Albert Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 15:03     Premiers from Canada’s western provinces and territories met with Aboriginal business people and local First Nations and Metis leaders yesterday in Prince Albert.   The...

Metis Man To Represent Greens In By-Election

Metis Man To Represent Greens In By-Election Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 14:55     The Green Party of Saskatchewan has announced who will represent it in the coming provincial by-election in the Cumberland riding.   Regina resident Tory McGregor announced his candidacy...

Senators Hear From Strahl About New Claims Process

Senators Hear From Strahl About New Claims Process Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 14:53     Canada’s Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs says the land claims process under an independent tribunal may still take years, but it will be faster than what it would take...

Feds Asked To Continue Native Labour Force Funding

Feds Asked To Continue Native Labour Force Funding Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 14:42     The president of the Metis National Council says he is optimistic Ottawa will renew a long-standing employment and training deal.   Yesterday, Clem Chartier met with leaders from...

FNUniv Set To Honour First Grads Of New Program

FNUniv Set To Honour First Grads Of New Program Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 14:35     The First Nations University of Canada is holding a special ceremony tonight to honour the first graduates of its Bachelor of Health Studies program.   Bonnie Rogers, who originally...