by MBC News | Mar 7, 2013
A Regina-based lawyer says a lawsuit could soon be launched to recover monies owed to Métis people. Tony Merchant explains a recent federal court decision has opened the door for such a move. Earlier this year, a court ruled that Métis people and non-status Indians...
by MBC News | Mar 7, 2013
The Thunderchild First Nation is appealing to the public for toothbrushes, canned meals, clothing and other goods to help 17 families left homeless by a fire. On Monday afternoon, flames swept through a dormitory that was being used by the residents. Aaron Ledoux is a...
by MBC News | Mar 7, 2013
A University of Saskatchewan professor says the Idle No More movement has provided an opportunity for all marginalized people to participate – including Indigenous women. Alex Wilson, who is the director of the Aboriginal Education Research Centre, was one of the...
by MBC News | Mar 7, 2013
A University of Saskatchewan professor says non-Aboriginal and Aboriginal peoples need to rekindle the type of relationship they once had during the fur trade. Jim Miller teaches history at the U of S and he says what was once a partnership between the two groups...
by MBC News | Mar 7, 2013
The University of Saskatchewan is trumpeting its latest enrolment numbers. David Hannah, the associate vice-president of student affairs, says this marks the fifth consecutive year that enrollment has increased during the winter. The school says 8.5 per cent of its...
by MBC News | Mar 7, 2013
The Battlefords Tribal Council announced a $40 million expansion to the Gold Eagle Casino area in North Battleford Tuesday. Policy and Planning Advisor Randy Wallace says the plans involve a new entrance and a non-smoking area. It will also feature convention...
