by MBC News | May 29, 2015
The organizer of an anti-violence march says the greatest threat to the safety of aboriginal women is aboriginal men. Conrad Burns says, “ I think we have lost our way” He led a group of more than a dozen people to the legislature this morning carrying signs...
by MBC News | May 29, 2015
The Chief of the Kahkewistahaw First Nation says he’s not done, not by a long shot. Louis Taypotat’s leadership suffered a major setback when the Supreme Court ruled in favour of his band’s election act. The act says members need at least a Grade 12 education to run...
by MBC News | May 29, 2015
CIBC presented a $175,000 cheque to the University of Regina this morning to fund bursaries for aboriginal students. The money will go to 18 students pursuing degrees in business administration, economics and computer sciences. The CIBC’s director of commercial...
by MBC News | May 28, 2015
Several First Nation and Metis groups from Saskatchewan will be eligible for funding for their involvement in the early stages of Canada’s plan for used nuclear waste. The Nuclear Waste Management Organization is making the funding available for groups involved in the...
by MBC News | May 28, 2015
Former FSIN chief Guy Lonechild says he is “seriously considering” a political comeback. The FSIN holds its next chief election this fall, and Lonechild is hinting he plans to be one of the candidates. “It’s been about four years now and...
by MBC News | May 28, 2015
The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld the elections act of Saskatchewan’s Kahkewistahaw First Nation which prevents candidates from seeking office if they don’t have a high school education. The Federal Court of Appeal ruled the law was unconstitutional,...
