Attempt To Oust CAP Chief Fails

by | Dec 4, 2014

There is dissension within the ranks but the head of the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples will continue in that role until at least next September. On Thursday, an attempt was made to dump Betty Ann Lavallee as chief. The attempt was led by Kim Beaudin, Saskatchewan...

Police Ask For Public Assistance In Locating Missing Regina Teen

by | Dec 4, 2014

Regina police are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing 15-year-old girl. Christine Jewel Littlecrow went missing on Nov. 22 and was last seen leaving her residence on the 1100 block of Rae Street. Littlecrow is described as Aboriginal, 5’ 5” tall, 140...

Proposed Diamond Mine East Of Prince Albert Clears Another Hurdle

by | Dec 4, 2014

Canada’s environment minister says a proposed diamond mine near Prince Albert will not cause any significant adverse environmental effects. The Star Orion South Diamond Mine Project would be located 60 km east of the city. Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq says she...

Canadian Colleges Establish Indigenous Education Protocol

by | Dec 4, 2014

The body that oversees Canadian colleges announced an Indigenous education protocol Wednesday. Colleges and Institutes Canada has put forward a new document that pledges to improve education for Aboriginal people in its post-secondary institutions across the country....