Native Leaders Welcome New Indian Affairs Minister

Native Leaders Welcome New Indian Affairs Minister Friday, August 06, 2010 at 15:25     The chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations says he’s optimistic Canada’s new Indian Affairs minister will be up to the job.   Guy Lonechild points out...

Man Sentenced For Plowing Into Pedestrians

Man Sentenced For Plowing Into Pedestrians Friday, August 06, 2010 at 15:20     A 39-year-old man from the Yellowquill First Nation will spend the next 16 months behind bars.   Michael Peequaquat was sentenced for his role in a vehicle accident last year that injured...

Study Looks At Old Mines’ Impact On Native People

Study Looks At Old Mines’ Impact On Native People Friday, August 06, 2010 at 15:17     How do abandoned mines in northern parts of Canada affect Aboriginal people?   A history professor in Newfoundland wants to find out.   So Memorial University History...

Northern Health Region Changes Health Card Policy

Northern Health Region Changes Health Card Policy Friday, August 06, 2010 at 15:15     The Keewatin Yatthe Regional Health Authority is asking residents to bring their health cards with them when going in for treatment.   CEO Richard Petit says the new mandate,...

Film On Race Relations In La Loche Making Noise

Film On Race Relations In La Loche Making Noise Friday, August 06, 2010 at 15:08     A Regina filmmaker is hoping his documentary will give people a new perspective on issues in their own backyard.   Kent Morrison is part of the group of University of Regina...

Fond du Lac Firefighters Off To National Event

Fond du Lac Firefighters Off To National Event Friday, August 06, 2010 at 15:05     Members of the Fond du Lac firefighting team will represent the province later this month at the National Aboriginal Firefighting Championships.   Fond du Lac edged out Black Lake last...

Scholarship Established For Children Of Survivors

Scholarship Established For Children Of Survivors Thursday, August 05, 2010 at 13:50     Two new scholarships have been created to honour and support Aboriginal students affected by the legacy of residential schools.   Survivors of residential schools — and...

Father Of Dead Foster Child Hoping To Get Answers

Father Of Dead Foster Child Hoping To Get Answers Thursday, August 05, 2010 at 13:45     A Saskatchewan man whose son died while in foster care says he’s hoping to learn more details about what happened in the coming weeks.   Chris Martell says he has hired...

Wildfires Creep Close To Northern Mine Sites

Wildfires Creep Close To Northern Mine Sites Thursday, August 05, 2010 at 13:42     Two mining companies are keeping a close watch on some wildfires in the province’s north.   Both Cameco and AREVA say they are keeping in regular contact with Saskatchewan...

Northern MP Fine With Fate Of Long-Form Census

Northern MP Fine With Fate Of Long-Form Census Thursday, August 05, 2010 at 13:32     A Conservative MP in northern Saskatchewan is defending the decision to scrap the compulsory long-form census.   Rob Clarke of the Desnethe-Missinippi-Churchill River constituency...