Anti-Racism Group Wants Inquiry Into Pasqua Case

Anti-Racism Group Wants Inquiry Into Pasqua Case Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 13:25     A call is going out for an inquiry into a case involving a First Nations woman from southern Saskatchewan.   Natalie Pasqua is a 28-year-old member of the Muskowekwan band.  ...

FSIN Says Land Deal Needs First Nations’ Blessing

FSIN Says Land Deal Needs First Nations’ Blessing Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 13:22     The FSIN is demanding an immediate meeting with the province and Ottawa about a recent settlement of a mineral rights deal between the two governments.   Canada and the...

FSIN Makes Call For Health Advocacy Office

FSIN Makes Call For Health Advocacy Office Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 13:12     The FSIN says First Nations people need their own health advocacy office to help them find their way through the health care system.   Acting executive director Kyle Prettyshield says...

AFN To Push Strahl For Firm Education Commitment

AFN To Push Strahl For Firm Education Commitment Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 13:05     An Assembly of First Nations regional chief from Quebec wants education to be a priority for Indian Affairs.   At a special AFN assembly in Ottawa earlier this month, Indian...

Northern Ice Road Behind Schedule

Northern Ice Road Behind Schedule Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 12:57     A road service coordinator is advising motorists in Fond du Lac that the ice on Lake Athabasca isn’t thick enough to drive over.   Victor Fern says the 57-kilometre stretch of road...

Band Praised For Foresight In Business Venture

Band Praised For Foresight In Business Venture Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 12:54     A northern Saskatchewan First Nation recognized the need to invest for its future.   That’s according to Tron Power president Jim Elliott.   The company is owned by the...