by MBC News | Mar 12, 2015
The National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations says proposed anti-terror legislation sets up “conditions for conflict” with First Nations. Perry Bellegarde made the remarks this morning before a Commons Standing Committee reviewing Bill C-51. He...
by MBC News | Mar 12, 2015
The Cumberland House Cree Nation will be served by the same chief for another three years. Lorne Stewart was acclaimed to the position at yesterday’s nomination meeting. This is his third term as leader of the First Nation. There are four positions on council...
by MBC News | Mar 12, 2015
Members of the Saskatchewan Roughriders will be in northern Saskatchewan today talking to local students about anti-bullying. Fullback Neal Hughes and offensive lineman Dan Clark began their journey through the north on Wednesday with stops in Southend and Pelican...
by MBC News | Mar 11, 2015
A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the historic Metis community of Ile a la Crosse and the Fort McKay Metis in northern Alberta. Brennan Merasty, president of A la Baie Metis Local 21, says the MOU will be used to share economic and cultural ideas...
by MBC News | Mar 11, 2015
“Change only comes from awareness.” That was the phrase spoken to several people gathered at an Amnesty International event in Saskatoon on Tuesday night. The theme of the event was “Protecting Indigenous Rights”, and it was put on in...
by MBC News | Mar 11, 2015
The accounting firm MNP is issuing a challenge to innovators in Canada to develop new ideas for Aboriginal health initiatives. Operation Blue Sky is an MNP-funded competition that will be awarding $35,000 in prize money for proposals for attainable healthcare ideas...
