RCMP Largely Unaware Of Abuse: Report

by | Oct 31, 2011

HALIFAX – The RCMP says a research report it commissioned shows police usually weren’t aware that abuse was occurring in Canada’s infamous native residential school system. Deputy Commissioner Steve Graham presented the research report today to the...

First Nations Pursue Coal Development

by | Oct 31, 2011

Four bands in southern Saskatchewan have launched a development company aimed at turning some nearby coal deposits into jobs and prosperity. Fishing Lake, Kinistin, Yellowquill and the Key First Nation are teaming up with a mineral company from the west coast. Saturn...

FNUC Unveils New Think-Tanks

by | Oct 31, 2011

The First Nations University of Canada launched some new Indigenous health research labs on its Regina campus today. The President of the FNUC says the facilities, located in Regina, are helping contribute to Indigenous research across Canada. Doyle Anderson says the...

Former Chief Wins English River Vote

by | Oct 28, 2011

The English River First Nation has elected a former chief to once again lead the band. Alfred Dawatsare, who was last chief in 2003, defeated two other candidates in yesterday’s band election. He takes over from Ralph Paul, who decided against running for...

Bail Granted To Suspect In Sturgeon Lake Death

by | Oct 28, 2011

A Sturgeon Lake man accused of manslaughter has been released from custody. Friday morning at provincial court in Prince Albert, 29 year-old Dexter Ermine was granted a 500-dollar cash recognizance. Members of his family sat in the gallery while the decision was...