FSIN Chief Doesn’t Hold Back In Budget Critique

FSIN Chief Doesn’t Hold Back In Budget Critique Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 15:58     The chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations says the latest federal budget was “oppressive” and another “bitter disappointment” for...

Northern By-election Candidates Weigh In On Budget

Northern By-election Candidates Weigh In On Budget Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 15:53     An Aboriginal man running for the Tories in an upcoming by-election is defending this week’s budget.   Rob Clarke, who’s seeking the seat in...

FSIN Challenges Province To Help With Group Homes

FSIN Challenges Province To Help With Group Homes Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 15:40     Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Vice-Chief Guy Lonechild has spoken with the Minister of Social Services regarding the Keeseekoose group home that was recently shut...

Athabasca Firm Wins National Award

Athabasca Firm Wins National Award Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 15:37     A northern Saskatchewan company has received a prestigious honour.   The Athabasca Basin Development Limited Partnership will be receiving the first ever Skookum Jim Award for excellence by a...

Petit Named New Keewatin Yatthe CEO

Petit Named New Keewatin Yatthe CEO Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 15:30     Richard Petit has been hired as the CEO of the Keewatin Yatthe Regional Health Authority in northwest Saskatchewan.   Petit has worked for the health region since 1999, and was most recently...

National Native Education Conference In The Works

National Native Education Conference In The Works Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 15:27     A recent meeting of provincial ministers has sparked talk of a national conference on Aboriginal education.   Saskatchewan Deputy Premier Ken Krawetz says he and fellow cabinet...