Crown Appeals Okemau Acquittal

Crown Appeals Okemau Acquittal Tuesday, December 08, 2009 at 12:25     The Crown is appealing a La Ronge judge’s decision to acquit a Southend man of a weapons charge.   Nearly three weeks ago, Judge Felicia Daunt ruled that Chris Okemau was not committing a...

Mayors Demand Immediate Action On Northern Issues

Mayors Demand Immediate Action On Northern Issues Tuesday, December 08, 2009 at 12:24     An ultimatum of sorts is being delivered to the provincial government.   The New North municipalities group says it wants to see progress made on long-standing issues in time for...

FSIN Chief Calls For National Action On Treaties

FSIN Chief Calls For National Action On Treaties Tuesday, December 08, 2009 at 12:20     The head of the FSIN says a national gathering of chiefs this week will focus on bringing treaties to the forefront of discussions between First Nations and federal officials.  ...

Leaders Address Importance Of Preserving Languages

Leaders Address Importance Of Preserving Languages Tuesday, December 08, 2009 at 12:19     A South Dakota chief who has dedicated his life to achieving peace spoke this morning at the First Nations Language Keepers conference in Saskatoon.   Chief Arvol Lookinghorse...

Book Aims To Teach Youth About Culture, Traditions

Book Aims To Teach Youth About Culture, Traditions Tuesday, December 08, 2009 at 12:16     Collaborators for a new book from the Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Centre hope it will educate young First Nations people about their cultures and traditions.   The book,...

Sask. Liberals To Seek Aboriginal Input

Sask. Liberals To Seek Aboriginal Input Tuesday, December 08, 2009 at 12:11     Aboriginal people will be invited to help develop Saskatchewan Liberal Party policies early next year, according to party leader Ryan Bater.   Bater says he’ll be visiting reserves...