Aboriginal MP Benefits From Changing Eating Habits

Aboriginal MP Benefits From Changing Eating Habits Thursday, May 27, 2010 at 12:55     A Manitoba MP says he lost 60 lbs. in five months — on a traditional Aboriginal diet.   Rod Bruinooge says a relative’s diabetes diagnosis — and his own Aborginal...

ICFS Foster Parents Flock To Retreat

ICFS Foster Parents Flock To Retreat Thursday, May 27, 2010 at 12:46     A conference for foster parents and caregivers in Indian and Child Family Services agencies in the province is providing them with training — as well as a much-needed break.   For three...

Healing Lodge Inmate Makes Escape

Healing Lodge Inmate Makes Escape Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at 15:42     A prisoner has escaped from the Willow Cree Healing Lodge.   Staff say Larry Primeau, who was serving time on drug-related offences, went missing around 9:00 last night.   He failed to return from...

Legislation Introduced Over Reserve Water Quality

Legislation Introduced Over Reserve Water Quality Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at 15:37     The federal government introduced the Safe Drinking Water for First Nations Act in Parliament today.   Indian Affairs Minister Chuck Strahl says the bill will help safeguard...

Pankiw Wins Latest Court Battle Over Pamphlets

Pankiw Wins Latest Court Battle Over Pamphlets Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at 15:17     The Federal Court has sided with former Saskatchewan MP Jim Pankiw over some controversial pamphlets that were mailed to his constituents during his time in office.   The householders...

$25.9 Million In Projects Planned For Onion Lake

$25.9 Million In Projects Planned For Onion Lake Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at 14:59     The second stage of a major capital investment on the Onion Lake Cree Nation is about to begin.   The band says it is preparing to begin a $25.9 million investment on major community...