FSIN Chief Heralds Supreme Court Decision On Aboriginal Land Title

by | Jun 27, 2014

The head of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations says Thursday’s Supreme Court decision granting a B.C. First Nation title over 1,700 square kilometres of land is a major victory for all Aboriginal people. The Canadian top court’s unanimous decision will have...

Chief Of Black Lake First Nation Wins New Two-Year Mandate

by | Jun 26, 2014

Black Lake Chief Ricky Robillard has a knack for winning close elections. The incumbent chief was re-elected to a second term in office in yesterday’s chief and council election. Ricky Robillard defeated two other candidates — but his margin of victory...

Testimony Wraps Up At Hales Murder Trial

by | Jun 26, 2014

Testimony at the Douglas Hales murder trial wrapped up on Wednesday. Hales is on trial for first-degree murder in the death of 25-year-old Daleen Bosse of Onion Lake Cree Nation who was last seen in May 2004. While on the stand and under cross-examination, Hales...

Reward Doubled in Keepness Case

by | Jun 25, 2014

Police have doubled a reward for information on the whereabouts of a five year old Aboriginal girl from Regina who disappeared 10 years ago. Tamra Keepness was last seen in her home on the night of July 5, 2004. Hundreds of officers and volunteers were involved in one...

PAGC Hosts Information Workshop

by | Jun 25, 2014

About 100 residential school survivors from all over the province have gathered in Prince Albert. The deadline is quickly approaching for survivors who want to apply for their personal education tax credit. That is why the Prince Albert Grand Council are holding a two...