by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010
Governance Report on FNUC Released Friday, February 19, 2010 at 14:51 A new report has been completed for the First Nations University of Canada. The paper is essentially an overview of the school’s governance structure. It was commissioned by the...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010
Mining Boom Leads to Rate Hike Friday, February 19, 2010 at 14:49 A boom in the mining and oil sectors is a major reason why SaskPower is applying to increase power rates. SaskPower Acting President Garner Mitchell says companies are looking at opening more...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010
Northern MP Hopeful Healing Foundation Can Survive Friday, February 19, 2010 at 14:48 A politician from northern Manitoba says she believes there is a chance the federal government may restore funding to the Aboriginal Healing Foundation. NDP MP Niki Ashton says...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010
Metis In NWT Disagree With Caribou Ban Friday, February 19, 2010 at 14:46 A Metis official from the North West Territories says they are deeply concerned by that government’s decision to ban caribou hunting in their traditional area of Great Slave lake. ...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010
Federal Funding For New FNUC Not Certain: Strahl Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 14:13 Canada’s Indian Affairs minister is making no assurances about federal funding to the FNUC, despite recent talk of a new partnership with the University of Regina. ...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010
Inconsistencies In Testimony At Sand Trial: Lawyer Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 13:56 A trial is continuing today for a man from the Mistawasis reserve who is facing two counts of second-degree murder. Hubert Conrad Sand is alleged to have shot and killed Greg...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010
Separation From Families Discussed At Birth Forum Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 13:52 Prince Albert is the place to be this week for information about babies. The Celebration of Birth forum, hosted by the Northern Health Strategy, is into its second day. ...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010
Fate of FNUC In Hands Of New Working Group Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 13:13 A working group that will be struck to develop a new partnership between the First Nations University of Canada and the University of Regina will be holding its first meeting...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010
Court Hears Details Of Mistawasis Murders Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 13:01 A trial continues today for a Mistawasis man accused of killing two men on the reserve back in 2006. This morning, court heard from two officers who responded to reports of a...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010
La Ronge Walmart Proposal Dead Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 12:54 La Ronge will not be getting a Walmart anytime soon. A petition that was recently circulated through the area did not come back with nearly enough signatures, so the plan to bring the big box...