Sports Clothing Company Announces Bursaries

Sports Clothing Company Announces Bursaries Monday, February 14, 2011 at 14:22     An Aboriginal sports clothing company is giving back.   Moose Meat Apparel is still a start-up company, created by University of Saskatchewan student Kendal Netmaker just last year, but...

Elders Vote To Create Council In Treaty 6 Area

Elders Vote To Create Council In Treaty 6 Area Monday, February 14, 2011 at 14:19     Delegates attending an elders forum in North Battleford have voted to create a Treaty 6 elders council.   It will advise chiefs and councils on treaty issues.   Elders passed a...

FSIN Chief Stands His Ground

FSIN Chief Stands His Ground Friday, February 11, 2011 at 14:35     The chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations says he’s not stepping down.   Guy Lonechild says it’s up to the chiefs of Saskatchewan to make that decision.   The Senate...

Northerner Unhappy with How RCMP Complaint Handled

Northerner Unhappy with How RCMP Complaint Handled Friday, February 11, 2011 at 14:33     A northern man says he’s not happy with how RCMP have treated his complaint against them.   About a year ago, Ronald Yooya launched a complaint about an incident in Stony...

Police Seek New Info in Missing Woman’s Case

Police Seek New Info in Missing Woman’s Case Friday, February 11, 2011 at 14:32     Police are looking for new clues about a missing Aboriginal woman from Regina.   Danita Bigeagle was first reported missing on February 14th, 2007. Police say she was last seen...

Onion Lake Pursuing Compensation for Lost Land

Onion Lake Pursuing Compensation for Lost Land Friday, February 11, 2011 at 14:26     A test case, which could result in millions – perhaps billions – of dollars in compensation for lost First Nations land, is being organized.   The Onion Lake First Nation is doing...

Theme of Hope at FASD Conference

Theme of Hope at FASD Conference Friday, February 11, 2011 at 14:25     Hope is the theme of a two-day conference hosted by the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Support Network of Saskatchewan.   Jessica Kaban is the executive director and says support for people with...

Buffalo Narrows Seeks Sask Party Nomination

Buffalo Narrows Seeks Sask Party Nomination Friday, February 11, 2011 at 14:22     Buffalo Narrows mayor Bobby Woods says he thinks his experience will serve him well in the nomination campaign for the Saskatchewan Party.   Woods is facing off against Phil Elliot for...

First Nations Students Start Own Business

First Nations Students Start Own Business Friday, February 11, 2011 at 14:20     If you’re looking for a ring tone distinctly Aboriginal, check out Tipi Tones.   The company was started by a group of high school students from the Whitecap Dakota First Nation,...

Neutral Commission Could Solve Water Issue: Expert

Neutral Commission Could Solve Water Issue: Expert Thursday, February 10, 2011 at 16:25     A neutral commission could solve an issue with a new federal law about safe drinking water on First Nations, an expert says.   Under the law, the legal liability to make sure...