by MBC News | Apr 5, 2013
A benefit concert is taking place tonight in Prince Albert for the local chapter of Idle No More. The show begins at 7:00 p.m. at the John M. Cuelenaere Library. Rick Sawa of the Council of Canadians says Idle No More is a grassroots expression of democracy and adept...
by MBC News | Apr 4, 2013
It was a big day on campus at the University of Regina. More than 100 people gathered for the grand opening of a new Aboriginal students’ centre. It is located in Innovation Place in the heart of the campus and features work areas, computer rooms, and lounging areas...
by MBC News | Apr 4, 2013
Uranium City is seeking compensation for environmental damage left behind by mining operations more than three decades ago. Dean Classen is the chair of the local advisory committee for Uranium City and he was presenting Thursday morning at public hearings in...
by MBC News | Apr 4, 2013
There will be a new man in charge of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation after the band’s coming chief and council election. The band’s chief electoral officer, Randy Clarke, says incumbent chief Darrelll “Boots” McCallum declined to seek...
by MBC News | Apr 4, 2013
A Regina-based First Nations artist is realizing her dream and at the same time opening doors for others. Tonight, the Tatanka Boutique in Regina’s Cathedral neighbourhood will hold its grand opening. The store is the only one of its kind in Regina, and...
by MBC News | Apr 4, 2013
A vice-chief with the Prince Albert Grand Council didn’t mince words when addressing the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission yesterday. The commission was in Saskatoon to hear from residents in the province’s far north about an application from Cameco to...
by MBC News | Apr 4, 2013
The Fond du Lac Dene Nation says it supports Cameco’s application to renew its licence to continue decommissioning the Beaverlodge mine site, but it wants more consultation and involvement in the future. The uranium mine, located in northern Saskatchewan, has been...
by MBC News | Apr 4, 2013
Some recent statements by Saskatchewan’s premier aren’t sitting well with an Aboriginal leader. Bryan Lee heads up Fish Lake Metis Local 108. He says he thinks Brad Wall made a mistake when he recently publicly stated that the best “program”...
by MBC News | Apr 4, 2013
A couple of University of Saskatchewan students say Idle No More would have likely happened without Facebook but the social media tool certainly helped in getting large numbers of young people to join the movement.Max Fineday and Omeasoo Butt were speaking yesterday...
by MBC News | Apr 3, 2013
The chief of the Red Earth First Nation says he’s hoping the spring thaw is a lengthy one. Ian McKay has been told the potential for flooding on his reserve is above normal. The Water Security Agency plans to meet with the community in the coming days to assess...
