Aboriginal Leaders Critical Of Federal Budget

Aboriginal Leaders Critical Of Federal Budget Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 15:00     The national chief calls the federal budget a “bitter disappointment” for First Nations.   Phil Fontaine says the budget contains very little in the way of new...

Northern Living Allowance Increased In Budget

Northern Living Allowance Increased In Budget Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 14:45     Prince Albert MP Brian Fitzpatrick says a budget item announced yesterday will directly benefit northern workers.   Under the federal budget, the northern residents deduction has...

Native Students Learning About Justice System

Native Students Learning About Justice System Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 14:35     A Saskatoon school is bringing police and the justice system into the classroom . . . but not to reprimand students.   Instead, the purpose is to teach youths about how the system...

Aboriginal Storyteller Promotes Value Of Craft

Aboriginal Storyteller Promotes Value Of Craft Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 14:28     An Aboriginal storyteller says people can regain their culture and identity through storytelling.   Don Speidel also says non-Aboriginal people can gain an awareness of that...

Urban Reserve Proposal In Regina Gathering Steam

Urban Reserve Proposal In Regina Gathering Steam Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at 15:12     If all goes according to plan, the Cowessess First Nation will have an urban reserve in Regina in about a year.   The City of Regina’s executive committee has already...

Northern Municipal Legislation Under Review

Northern Municipal Legislation Under Review Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at 15:06     Northern citizens are getting a chance this week to offer their feedback on proposed changes to the Northern Municipalities Act.   A committee struck by the province and New North has...