by MBC News | Oct 24, 2012
The Peepeekisis First Nation is appealing a Federal Court ruling that denied a band claim. Between 1900 and 1932, some band members were forced from their land to make way for a farming colony, and the band has been fighting that for over two decades. Band officials...
by MBC News | Oct 23, 2012
The Prince Albert Grand Council has elected a new Athabasca Vice-Chief. Joseph “Smy” Tsannie of the Hatchet Lake First Nation defeated incumbent Don Deranger on the second ballot by a vote count of 124 to 99 at today’s PAGC annual assembly in Prince...
by MBC News | Oct 23, 2012
First Nations leader Ray Ahenakew of the Ahtakakoop First Nation has been named to the Saskatchewan Order of Merit. The Order of Merit recognizes people who have contributed in a major way to the well-being of the province and its residents. Ahenakew is one of eight...
by MBC News | Oct 23, 2012
A candidate for chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations says allegations against him have been proven to be groundless.Thunderchild First Nation Chief Delbert Wapass says he has been cleared by the FSIN’s Credentials Committee, which looked into...
by MBC News | Oct 23, 2012
The latest survey from the University of Saskatchewan’s “Taking the Pulse of Saskatchewan” series indicates Saskatchewan residents need a reality check when it comes to health and well-being. Most people think the standard of health and well-being in...
by MBC News | Oct 23, 2012
An Aboriginal business owner from Saskatoon was a double winner at the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce Achievement in Business Excellence (ABEX) Awards on the weekend. Kendall Netmaker of Neechie Gear was selected to receive the Aboriginal Business Partnership Award...
by MBC News | Oct 22, 2012
Canada’s Liberal leader says the Indian Act is horribly out of date and needs to be rewritten, but he says it should be done with care and accountability. This morning, Bob Rae introduced a motion in the House of Commons designed to do just that. Rae’s...
by MBC News | Oct 22, 2012
The Battlefords Tribal Council wants Premier Brad Wall and Saskatchewan First Nations chiefs to hold a public inquiry into the gaming industry. It also wants to regain control over the Gold Eagle Casino’s Community Development Corporation. It is currently...
by MBC News | Oct 22, 2012
A Mohawk woman who lived in the 1600s was bestowed the highest honour of the Catholic Church yesterday. Kateri Tekakwitha was declared a Saint by Pope Benedict XVI in a canonization in Vatican City, making her the first Aboriginal Saint to have resided in what is now...
by MBC News | Oct 19, 2012
Saskatchewan’s Aboriginal population is not quite as welcoming to immigrants as the general population. That finding comes from an extensive research project conducted by the University of Saskatchewan. “Taking the Pulse of Saskatchewan” involved...
