by MBC News | Jun 27, 2013
So far so good for emergency crews as they brace for raging rivers in Saskatchewan. Cumberland house is still the main priority where crews are working around the clock. Another problem today is rain. It is causing problems not only in Cumberland house but in other...
by MBC News | Jun 27, 2013
One of the co-founders of the Idle No More movement is not surprised by a memo from parliament hill security warning senators to stay away from those attending last Friday’s National Aboriginal Day March. Jessica Gordon was one of the many aboriginal people who...
by MBC News | Jun 27, 2013
Young and aspiring golfers from northern Saskatchewan will get a chance to learn from one of the best next week when PGA tour pro Notah Begay the third hosts a special Aboriginal youth golf clinic at the Dakota Dunes golf course, near Saskatoon. Begay, the only Native...
by MBC News | Jun 27, 2013
The Assembly of First Nations is reaching out to flood-stricken Alberta. National Chief Shawn Atleo is touring the Siksika and Stoney Nakoda reserves today. Both communities are dealing with mass flooding and evacuations. Several residents have publicly stated they...
by MBC News | Jun 27, 2013
The Central Urban Metis Federation Incorporated celebrates its 20th anniversary today. The non-profit organization first opened its doors in 1993 under the direction of Ronald J. Camponi and his team. CUMFI provides various services to Metis people living in the inner...
by MBC News | Jun 27, 2013
A construction project near Pelican Narrows is going through some hurdles. Recently, a load of steel girders that was bound for a bridge project near the community took a spill. The load of steel fell into the ditch. However, Doug Wakabayashi with Saskatchewan...
by MBC News | Jun 27, 2013
The village of Cumberland House is safe and secure. That’s the message coming from community leaders. Cumberland House Cree Nation Chief Lorne Stewart and village mayor Val Deschambault issued a news release yesterday to reassure citizens their homes are being...
by MBC News | Jun 27, 2013
An exploration company says it’s found kimberlite east of La Ronge. North Arrow Minerals has a minority stake in the Pikoo Diamond Project. Located 140 kilometres away from the community, workers recently hit some kimberlite while drilling. CEO Ken Armstrong...
by MBC News | Jun 27, 2013
Krista Shore has experienced the darker sides of life. The 30-year-old member of the Peepeekisis First Nation has witnessed life on the street, been part of the hard drugs culture and was even stabbed in the face at one point. Five years ago, she was diagnosed as...
by MBC News | Jun 26, 2013
A new report has been released that examines the levels of environmental chemicals within the First Nations population. The study included samples taken from 503 First Nations adults who are 20 years of age or over. The samples were taken in 2011. The study determined...
