Future Of FSIN Remains In Limbo

by | Feb 13, 2014

The future of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations still hangs up in the air after the conclusion of Thursday’s assembly. The FSIN is facing a severe fiscal shortfall after a series of transfer cuts from the Harper government and has had to issue layoff...

Future Of FSIN Remains In Limbo

by | Feb 13, 2014

The future of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations still hangs up in the air after the conclusion of Thursday’s assembly. The FSIN is facing a severe fiscal shortfall after a series of transfer cuts from the Harper government and has had to issue layoff...

FSIN Responds To Allegations Against NAIG CEO

by | Feb 12, 2014

The recent allegations against North American Indigenous Games CEO Glenn Pratt was front and centre at the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Winter Assembly this morning. NAIG confirmed Pratt has been placed on leave with pay as he is under investigation for a...

Tragic End For Manitoba Rescue Team

by | Feb 12, 2014

One man is dead and another is fighting for his life after becoming stranded while on a rescue mission near the Manitoba/Saskatchewan border. The pair were from Lac Brochet and had left the community on Friday to search for a missing man from Wollaston Lake. The man...

Budget Draws Mixed Reaction

by | Feb 12, 2014

Opposition parties say there are some good investments in Aboriginal communities in the federal budget but the money should be flowing sooner rather than later. Both the NDP and Liberals say $1.9 billion for First Nations education and $40 million for on-reserve...

NAIG CEO Steps Away From Job Amid Accusations Of Harassment

by | Feb 11, 2014

The chief executive officer of the upcoming North American Indigenous Games in Regina has temporarily stepped down, pending the outcome of an independent investigation into allegations of harassment against him. MBC News has learned the three complainants are women. ...