Charley Pride Becomes First Honourary Member Of Indian Band

by | May 29, 2012

Country music legend Charley Pride arrived in La Ronge yesterday to play a concert — and left as a member of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band. Pride’s visit included a trip to the Catherine Charles Long Term Care Centre and putting on a well-received show at...

FSIN Preparing To Honour High School Grads With Medals

by | May 29, 2012

The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations is preparing to hand out medals to commemorate First Nations students who graduate this spring. The honours are intended to remind graduates that education is a treaty right and shouldn’t be taken for granted. FSIN...

Northern Input Sought Into Design Of New Children’s Hospital

by | May 29, 2012

A delegation from the Saskatoon Health Region is visiting northern communities to gather input on the province’s new Children’s Hospital. For about 18 months, staff, physicians and families have been working with architects to create a basic floor plan....

Merchant Lawsuit Begins Trek Through Court Process

by | May 28, 2012

A Regina lawyer expects thousands of victims to come forward in a class action lawsuit he recently launched against the Saskatchewan government. Tony Merchant is suing on behalf of children who were abused while in foster care. The statement of claim was filed in...

New Legislative Secretary Looking Forward To The Job

by | May 28, 2012

Saskatchewan MLA Rob Norris says he is looking forward to his new assignment. On Friday, Norris was dumped as Minister of Advanced Education by the Premier. Now, he is Brad Wall’s Legislative Secretary for First Nations Engagement. Norris says he plans to visit...

FSIN Lukewarm To Posting Of New Minister

by | May 28, 2012

The new minister of what was previously known as the Ministry of First Nations and Metis Relations is already on the hot seat. Jim Reiter’s new posting is being met with disapproval by the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations. The FSIN says it’s not...