by MBC News | Mar 14, 2013
A new housing complex is nearing completion for inmates at the women’s jail near Prince Albert. Up to now, an average of 115 to 120 inmates have been squeezed into the complex that was originally designed to house just 52 of them. However, 72 more beds are expected to...
by MBC News | Mar 14, 2013
A University of Saskatchewan professor says educational partnerships are fundamental to the future of the province. Michelle Prytula was speaking this morning at an education partnership symposium in Saskatoon. She says Aboriginal educators, the U of S and provincial...
by MBC News | Mar 14, 2013
A First Nation and college in eastern Saskatchewan have entered into a training agreement. On Tuesday, the Okanese First Nation and Parkland College agreed to work together in a bid to train more students on the reserve. Michael Cameron is the college’s training...
by MBC News | Mar 13, 2013
The director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society says she’s elated by yesterday’s ruling by the Federal Court of Appeal. The court ruled against the federal government which has been petitioning for the withdrawal of a hearing on the examination of...
by MBC News | Mar 13, 2013
A 55-year-old woman from the Sakimay First Nation is hoping to get out of jail on Thursday. This is when a provincial court judge will decide on sentencing on 30 fraud-related offences. Irene Marlene Peepeetch is a career criminal with more than 300 fraud-related...
by MBC News | Mar 13, 2013
The president of the Aboriginal Affairs Coalition of Saskatchewan says we can do better when it comes to the justice system and Aboriginals. Kim Beaudin is calling on Premier Brad Wall to conduct a provincial justice review to get to the bottom of the numbers that...
by MBC News | Mar 13, 2013
The National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations says he would like to see some changes made to Canada’s economic plan. Shawn Atleo is calling for concrete investments in First Nations education and skills training. The AFN Chief says he also agrees with many...
by MBC News | Mar 13, 2013
One of Idle No More’s founders says reclaiming public spaces is a big part of the movement. Sheelah McLean says no one should underestimate the power of the Indigenous round dances, singing and drumming that have taken place in public parks and shopping malls. She...
by MBC News | Mar 13, 2013
The chief adjudicator for the group that oversees the Independent Assessment Process is calling it quits. Dan Ish has been with the Indian Residential Schools Adjudication Secretariat since it was established in 2007. At the time, he was told his work would likely...
by MBC News | Mar 13, 2013
The First Nations University of Canada has appointed an accomplished Aboriginal leader to its board of governors. Dr. Thomas Dignan is a Mohawk from Six Nations of the Grand River. He has been a pioneer in the Aboriginal health care field for more than 40 years,...
