Child Welfare Review Will Include Aboriginal Input

Child Welfare Review Will Include Aboriginal Input Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 14:58     The man picked to head up consultations over the state of childcare in Saskatchewan says he intends to reach out to the Aboriginal community for advice.   Bob Pringle says he...

Sask. Aboriginal Employment Numbers Down

Sask. Aboriginal Employment Numbers Down Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 14:42     The number of First Nations and Metis people working in the province actually dropped over the past year, according to the provincial government.   There were 32,600 Aboriginal people...

Metis War Memorial To Be Unveiled In France

Metis War Memorial To Be Unveiled In France Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 14:28     The minister of Indian Affairs says a new monument will bring long overdue attention to the contributions made by Metis soldiers who have served in war zones all over the world.  ...

Health Officials Address H1N1 In Virtual Summit

Health Officials Address H1N1 In Virtual Summit Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 14:26     A virtual summit on the H1N1 preparedness for First Nations communities is being held in Ottawa today.   Federal Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq and Assembly of First Nations...

Green Party Pushes For Deputy Commissioner

Green Party Pushes For Deputy Commissioner Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 14:12     The federal government is being pressured to appoint a deputy commissioner for Aboriginal corrections.   The suggestion was initially made by the office of the correctional...

FNUC Embarks On Theatre-Based Youth Research Study

FNUC Embarks On Theatre-Based Youth Research Study Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 14:06     The First Nations University of Canada will spend the next four years using theatre to study youth and their decision-making regarding healthy and unhealthy behaviours.   The...