by MBC News | Dec 16, 2012
Saskatchewan’s high Aboriginal unemployment rate will be among the topics discussed at a federal and provincial finance ministers meeting in Quebec on Monday. Saskatchewan’s economy continues to be strong but its Aboriginal unemployment numbers remain high with...
by MBC News | Dec 13, 2012
More than 100 protestors carried signs and waved banners during a march in Regina’s north central neighborhood today. The residents marched to the legislative building to raise concerns about the federal government’s budget bill. Bill C-45 has now passed through...
by MBC News | Dec 13, 2012
The brother of a northern man killed by police four years ago on the Clearwater River Dene Nation says he still has questions after the conclusion of the coroner’s inquest. The coroner’s inquest into the Sept. 2, 2008 death of Harry Haineault wrapped up last week with...
by MBC News | Dec 13, 2012
Eight more First Nations in the province are getting high-speed internet. SaskTel announced today that 4G coverage is being expanded to two communities on the Onion Lake reserve along with Piapot, Keeseekoose, Little Pine, Witchekan Lake, Key, and Mosquito First...
by MBC News | Dec 13, 2012
A review of a child custody case involving an Aboriginal woman has prompted Saskatchewan’s children’s advocate to once again call for an overhaul of the child welfare system. In a new report, Bob Pringle recommends First Nations and Métis groups be put in charge of...
by MBC News | Dec 13, 2012
A memorandum of understanding has been signed between the Village of Pinehouse and two uranium companies. According to a release, the MOU is based on business development, community engagement, jobs and community investment. Cameco and AREVA will make one-time and...
by MBC News | Dec 13, 2012
The Northern Teachers Education Program (NORTEP) has been recognized for its efforts to build adequate housing for students. The Conference Board of Canada recently released a report which names NORTEP’s housing program in La Ronge as one of the best in northern...
by MBC News | Dec 13, 2012
The recent freezing death of a homeless man in Prince Albert has sparked the creation of a new group. Larry Zepp is the spokesperson for “Citizens concerned about the homeless freezing to death in Prince Albert.” Zepp says he was appalled to hear about the freezing...
by MBC News | Dec 13, 2012
An American hunter has been fined for illegally exporting wildlife. David Hamby, of South Carolina, was recently convicted on two counts of unlawfully purchasing a Canadian deer license, using another person’s license and exporting wildlife without a permit....
by MBC News | Dec 12, 2012
A Canadian registry for people of Métis descent could still be a few years away. The issue of Métis identity was discussed Tuesday morning in Ottawa by the Senate Standing Committee on Aboriginal Peoples. Diane Robinson, of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development...
