Muskowekwan Chief Says Potash Vote Hampered By Federal Rules

Inconsistencies in a list of eligible voters on the Muskowekwan First Nation may result in a second referendum on designating reserve land for a new potash mine, according to its chief. Chief Reg Bellerose says Aboriginal Affairs generates the voters list under a...

Civic Politican Welcomes Influx Of Female Chiefs

The fact that more and more women are taking leadership roles on Saskatchewan First Nations reserves hasn’t escaped the notice of a North Battleford city councillor. The Sweetgrass band election was held Monday and Lorie Whitecalfe was elected chief. Ray Fox is...

Researchers Examining Presence Of TB In Metis Communities

A workshop is coming up in Saskatoon in January to gather information on tuberculosis in Metis communities. The project is a joint effort involving the Metis Nation-Saskatchewan and the University of Saskatchewan. Researchers hope to shed some light on why the disease...

Whitecalfe Wins Sweetgrass Chief Election

The Sweetgrass First Nation has a new chief. Lorie Whitecalfe was elected chief during band elections on Monday, according to band officials. She defeated three other challengers. Former chief Wayne Standinghorn declined to run again. The band’s councillors are...