Aboriginal Leaders Remember Mandela

by | Dec 6, 2013

Tributes are pouring in from Canada’s Aboriginal Leaders about the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela. Chief Shawn Atleo of the Assembly of First Nations says Mandela was a kindred spirit to many Indigenous people in their fight for equality. In a release Atleo says he...

First Nations Groups Get Federal Funds For Solar Power Station

by | Dec 6, 2013

The first nations power authority got a big boost today from the federal government. Western Diversification minister, Michelle Rempel, announced $300,000 in support to help fund demonstration projects of renewable power generation. Rempel made the announcement at the...

Bill To Amend The Indian Act Nearly Through Senate

by | Dec 6, 2013

A private member’s bill to amend the Indian Act has passed second reading in the Senate. Bill C-428 is the brainchild of Northern Saskatchewan MP Rob Clarke, it would change many sections of the act that aren’t currently used, remove all references to residential...

Dakota Band Closes In On Self-Government Agreement

by | Dec 6, 2013

A First Nation in Manitoba is very close to completing the first self-government agreement on the prairies. Aboriginal Affairs minister Bernard Valcourt says the agreement with the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation had passed third reading. Once complete it will allow the...

Saskatoon Welcomes The “Huron Carole”

by | Dec 6, 2013

Tom Jackson and a host of other musical performers will be in Saskatoon this weekend as part of the annual Huron Carole. The Huron Carole, which takes place at TCU Place on Sunday night, raises money for national food banks. Saskatoon Food Bank executive director...

Work Begins On New Student Housing Project In La Ronge

by | Dec 6, 2013

La Ronge will have some new housing by the spring. Work is underway on an eight-unit housing project offering four- and five-bedroom units. The units are for NORTEP students with large families furthering their education in La Ronge. It will be located at the corner...