Northern Alberta Band Sues Feds

Northern Alberta Band Sues Feds Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 16:20     The failure of the Federal Government to provide bullets and fishing twine to some northern bands 100 years ago can’t be measured in today’s economy, according to a lawyer.   Chris...

Canoe Lake Re-elects Lariviere

Canoe Lake Re-elects Lariviere Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 16:20     Canoe Lake residents went to the polls yesterday.   Guy Lariviere came out on top after winning in his re-election bid for Chief.   Joining Lariviere on council is a mix of new and old faces. Ken...

AFN And FSIN Applaud Compensation Ruling

AFN And FSIN Applaud Compensation Ruling Monday, December 18, 2006 at 15:12     The Chief of the Assembly of First Nations says he’s pleased Canada’s courts have chosen to ratify the compensation deal for residential school survivors.   Phil Fontaine says...

FNUC Faculty Member Says Unions Are Inevitable

FNUC Faculty Member Says Unions Are Inevitable Monday, December 18, 2006 at 15:11     A faculty member at the First Nations University of Canada feels it’s just a matter of time before native leaders will be forced to accept unions — even on reserves.  ...

Former Lawyer Faces Trial In PA

Former Lawyer Faces Trial In PA Monday, December 18, 2006 at 15:10     Two witnesses have taken the stand so far in the trial of a Flin Flon man accused of sexually assaulting an underage youth in Prince Albert.   54 year-old James Michael Bomek limped into court this...

Courts Give OK To Residential School Compensation

Courts Give OK To Residential School Compensation Friday, December 15, 2006 at 17:16     Canada’s courts have approved the federal government’s compensation package for residential school survivors.   All nine judges involved in the decision unanimously...