by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010 | Current News
Chief Apologizes To Peers Over Power Struggle Friday, June 11, 2010 at 13:39 The embattled chief of the Poundmaker Cree Nation is calling a leadership dispute on his reserve an “internal matter” that the band will deal with. A group of dissidents...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010 | Current News
FSIN Hoping To Work With Governments On Gang Issue Friday, June 11, 2010 at 13:34 FSIN Vice-Chief Delbert Wapass says the government needs to do more than build correctional facilities to tackle gang violence. Wapass says that First Nations need to be part of...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010 | Current News
Hunting Charges On Traditional Land Concern FSIN Friday, June 11, 2010 at 13:30 First Nations people are being charged for hunting and gathering on traditional lands. That’s according to Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Vice-Chief Lyle Whitefish,...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010 | Current News
SIGA Chair Fields Questions About Review, Bonuses Friday, June 11, 2010 at 13:28 The chairman of the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority tried to address some concerns around gaming at this week’s FSIN legislative assembly in Regina. Ray Ahenakew told the...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010 | Current News
Chiefs Urged To Send Students To FNUC Friday, June 11, 2010 at 13:23 The interim president of the First Nations University of Canada says the school has a vision that must not be forgotten. Dr. Shauneen Pete told chiefs at the FSIN assembly in Regina yesterday...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010 | Current News
Concern About Demise Of Native Workforce Programs Friday, June 11, 2010 at 13:20 A decision by the provincial government to scrap two Aboriginal employment development programs could lead to workfare, a forum on the issue was told yesterday. Barry Spanslow, who...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010 | Current News
Stanley Mission Church Anniversary A Big Draw Thursday, June 10, 2010 at 15:50 Hundreds of people have gathered at the site of the Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Stanley Mission today for the church’s 150th anniversary celebrations. Guided tours, jigging,...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010 | Current News
Chief Charged With Impaired Driving Thursday, June 10, 2010 at 15:41 The chief of the Fond du Lac First Nation is facing impaired driving charges. Napoleon Mercredi’s case was heard in Regina Provincial Court yesterday. He is charged with operating a...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010 | Current News
Poundmaker Dissidents Attempt Removal Of Chief Thursday, June 10, 2010 at 15:40 Some members of the Poundmaker Cree Nation insist they have a new chief and council. Floyd Favel, co-chair of a group called the Band Custom Initative, says Duane Antoine and the...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010 | Current News
Muskoday Taking On Province On Two Fronts Thursday, June 10, 2010 at 15:30 The battle between the provincial government and the Muskoday First Nation over a Treaty Land Entitlement claim continues. Today, Muskoday’s lawyer, Ron Cherkewich, told the FSIN...
