by MBC News | Nov 20, 2013
A delegate at the Assembly of First Nations youth summit called upon fellow youth to stand up and be leaders. Savannah Simon travelled from Elsipogtog to speak at the summit on a panel about future youth leaders. She says it was a hard decision to leave behind the...
by MBC News | Nov 20, 2013
A Saskatchewan First Nations artist is on her way back home after receiving national recognition during a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa. Catherine Blackburn was awarded the Governor General’s History Award. It is presented to outstanding Canadians for...
by MBC News | Nov 20, 2013
A group of exchange program volunteers with Canada World Youth is getting close to completing its visit to La Ronge. They have been helping out at places like the Kikinahk Friendship Centre, Churchill High School, the Jeannie Bird Clinic and the Lac La Ronge Indian...
by MBC News | Nov 19, 2013
The federal government is trying to reduce red tape for First Nations hit by disasters. On Tuesday, Aboriginal Affairs Minister Bernard Valcourt announced the government is setting up a “single window” for bands to secure government funding from when they need...
by MBC News | Nov 19, 2013
Regina police say there is no truth to rumours about a serial killer targeting Aboriginal women in Regina. Rumours started flying Monday after someone posted the information on Facebook, saying police were withholding information until after Grey Cup. Police also...
by MBC News | Nov 19, 2013
About 300 First Nations youth are gathering in Saskatoon this week for a national summit. The Assembly of First Nations National Youth Summit runs from Tuesday until Thursday at Teachers’ Credit Union Place. Noel Joe, who is one of the co-chairs of the AFN National...
