by MBC News | Mar 13, 2013
The National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations says he would like to see some changes made to Canada’s economic plan. Shawn Atleo is calling for concrete investments in First Nations education and skills training. The AFN Chief says he also agrees with many...
by MBC News | Mar 13, 2013
One of Idle No More’s founders says reclaiming public spaces is a big part of the movement. Sheelah McLean says no one should underestimate the power of the Indigenous round dances, singing and drumming that have taken place in public parks and shopping malls. She...
by MBC News | Mar 13, 2013
The chief adjudicator for the group that oversees the Independent Assessment Process is calling it quits. Dan Ish has been with the Indian Residential Schools Adjudication Secretariat since it was established in 2007. At the time, he was told his work would likely...
by MBC News | Mar 13, 2013
The First Nations University of Canada has appointed an accomplished Aboriginal leader to its board of governors. Dr. Thomas Dignan is a Mohawk from Six Nations of the Grand River. He has been a pioneer in the Aboriginal health care field for more than 40 years,...
by MBC News | Mar 11, 2013
A number of First Nations in the province could face spring flooding. In southern Saskatchewan this includes Standing Buffalo, Pasqua, Muscowpetung and Piapot First Nations which are in an area expecting very high spring run off. Regina, Moose Jaw and Indian head are...
by MBC News | Mar 11, 2013
Cam Broten is the new leader of the Saskatchewan NDP. The Saskatoon MLA defeated doctor Ryan Meili by a razor thin 44 votes on the second ballot in Saturday’s leadership contest. A clearly relieved Broten says the very close race was certainly a bit of a rollercoaster...
