by MBC News | Oct 24, 2012
A judge has ordered a Wollaston Lake man to stand trial for allegedly killing a woman in Prince Albert. The body of Margaret Sewap was discovered near the city’s Central Avenue bridge in April, 2011. Police haven’t said how she died — only that it...
by MBC News | Oct 24, 2012
The former chief of the Moosomin First Nation is fighting to get his old job back. Late last month, Aboriginal and Northern Affairs Canada removed Elliot Kahpeaysewat from office. The federal department said an independent investigator had investigated allegations of...
by MBC News | Oct 24, 2012
If you live in Saskatchewan, your chances of being a victim of crime are higher than anywhere else in Canada — and if you are Aboriginal, your chances are significantly higher than the general population. Today, the University of Saskatchewan released an...
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...
