by MBC News | May 28, 2015
Former FSIN chief Guy Lonechild says he is “seriously considering” a political comeback. The FSIN holds its next chief election this fall, and Lonechild is hinting he plans to be one of the candidates. “It’s been about four years now and...
by MBC News | May 28, 2015
The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld the elections act of Saskatchewan’s Kahkewistahaw First Nation which prevents candidates from seeking office if they don’t have a high school education. The Federal Court of Appeal ruled the law was unconstitutional,...
by MBC News | May 28, 2015
The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations will get nearly $2 million from new slot machine gaming revenue. Chiefs have voted unanimously to transfer $1.9 million from the First Nations Trust fund to the FSIN. Fourth Vice Chief Heather Bear says the money will be...
by MBC News | May 28, 2015
Detox services in La Ronge have been temporarily closed. The local health region says it needs the space at the health centre to temporarily house a pharmacy and the medical clinic after this month’s fire. Health region CEO Andrew McLetchie says they...
by MBC News | May 28, 2015
The residential school system Independent Adjudication Process (IAP) has begun scheduling hearings for unresolved claims. This is in hopes of having the whole process wrapped up by next spring. About 4,000 claims across the country are in the system, but have not yet...
by MBC News | May 28, 2015
Spring has arrived in northern Saskatchewan, which means more bears are roaming the land. Saskatchewan Environment says a few bear sightings have been reported so far this year. Last year, the ministry had just over 100 bear-related calls in the La Ronge area alone,...
by MBC News | May 28, 2015
Efforts to build a casino in the City of Lloydminster have paid off for the Little Pine First Nation. The FSIN today passed a resolution to build a new SIGA casino in the border city. The host tribal council consists of 10 bands, with Onion Lake and Little Pine...
by MBC News | May 28, 2015
West Wind Aviation has officially purchased Pronto Airways, but it says minimal changes will come from the acquisition. The Saskatchewan aviation company previously owned 40 per cent of Pronto before officially purchasing the company. “It was a very good...
by MBC News | May 28, 2015
A Yellow Quill First Nation man is facing a charge of attempted murder after shots were fired on the reserve earlier this week. RCMP say, on Sunday, a female victim was injured and taken to hospital. A 31-year-old man and 23-year-old woman were both arrested and...
by MBC News | May 28, 2015
Plans for next Tuesday’s Truth and Reconciliation commemoration event in Saskatoon were announced today. Organizers plan to live stream the national TRC event from Ottawa, provide entertainment and have speakers share their residential school experience....
