by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010
Rallies Scheduled To Protest FNUC Funding Cuts Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 13:03 First Nations University of Canada students and supporters are holding rallies tomorrow that will take place simultaneously in Regina and Saskatoon to pressure the provincial...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010
Innocent Man Unintended Target Of Gang Beating Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 12:40 A number of alleged Native Syndicate gang members charged in a violent home invasion in North Battleford are said to have beaten up the wrong guy. Crown Prosecutor Suzanne Reid...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010
Eagle Feather Given To City Education Director Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 12:32 The director of education for the Saskatoon Public Schools Division was honoured today with an eagle feather. George Rathwell has advocated Aboriginal education for nearly three...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010
Sled Dog Teams Begin Annual Northern Trek Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 12:29 The 13th annual Canadian Sled Dog Challenge is officially underway. Mushers left the starting gate outside city hall in Prince Albert at noon today. Twelve racers are vying for...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010
New FNUC Board Announced Tuesday, February 09, 2010 at 15:22 The FSIN announced the new board of governors today for the First Nations University of Canada. The 11-member board is made up of academics and professionals. It includes Dr. Bonita Beatty, former...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010
Nanatakapo Guilty Of Careless Use Of A Firearm Tuesday, February 09, 2010 at 13:25 A First Nations man has been found guilty of carelessly using a firearm on Delaronde Lake. Judge Gerald Morin has ruled 57-year-old Victor Nanatakapo was in the wrong when he...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010
FSIN Unveils Peacekeepers Pilot Project Tuesday, February 09, 2010 at 13:24 The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations is taking a step towards its goal of having First Nations peacekeepers on reserves to deal with crises. The FSIN announced a pilot program...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010
Longtime Chief Given New Mandate By Acclamation Tuesday, February 09, 2010 at 12:57 Robert Sylvestre will return as chief of the Birch Narrows First Nation after being acclaimed in a nomination meeting yesterday. This will be Sylvestre’s fourth four-year...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010
“Next Great Prime Minister” Gives Keynote Address Tuesday, February 09, 2010 at 12:53 A Metis man from southern Saskatchewan — who at one time was told he likely wouldn’t finish high school — was the keynote speaker last night at an...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010
Ottawa Pulls Funding To First Nations University Monday, February 08, 2010 at 14:07 The federal government has announced it will not be renewing its current funding to the First Nations University of Canada. Indian and Northern Affairs Minister Chuck Strahl...
