HIV Conference Kicks Off With Some Grim Statistics

Leading HIV experts, First Nations healers, and people living with HIV are taking part in a two day conference in Regina beginning tomorrow morning. Saskatchewan has the highest infection rate in Canada and most of those cases are in the aboriginal community....

Recognition Paid To First Nations Negotiator

A well-known member of the Ahtahkakoop First Nation is being recognized for his contributions to the province. Ray Ahenakew is one of eight people selected to receive Saskatchewan’s Order of Merit. A proponent of education, Ahenakew served as chairman of the...

“Grinch” Retold in Cree Language

The Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company is preparing to debut a new rendition of “How the Chief Stole Christmas.” This year’s version of the play is being spoken entirely in Cree, with the English words projected above the actors. General manager Alan Long...

Concerns Raised Over Uranium Deal

Concerns are being raised over a proposed new deal between the village of Pinehouse and two uranium-mining companies. The deal would see Cameco and AREVA both giving jobs, benefits as well as payments to the village of Pinehouse. According to the proposal this is...

Ceremony Planned To Honour Fallen Warriors

The chief of a band that’s fighting for recognition from the Federal government says he wants young people to know more about their history. Chief Ben Weenie of the Young Chippewayan First Nation says he hopes many youth attend today’s ceremony on the...

Province To Accept Generic Form Of Oxycontin

Saskatchewan’s health minister doesn’t like it, but says the province will live with a federal decision to allow generic versions of the drug oxycontin on the market. Health minister Dustin Duncan says unless the generic version of the highly addictive...