by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010 | Current News
Stanley Mission Church to Celebrate 150 Years Monday, May 31, 2010 at 13:57 The community of Stanley Mission is preparing to celebrate the 150th anniversary of its Historic Anglican Church. On June 10th, everyone is invited to attend special celebrations that...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010 | Current News
Thumbs Down Water Legislation: FSIN Monday, May 31, 2010 at 13:54 More doubt seems to be falling over some proposed legislation for drinking water on reserves. The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations is now the second group to criticize the...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010 | Current News
More Can Join Federal Environmental Program Friday, May 28, 2010 at 12:30 The federal government is beefing up an environmental program for First Nations. So far 60 bands have signed onto the Reserve Land and Environment Management initiative. However, Indian...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010 | Current News
Affordable Housing for La Ronge Friday, May 28, 2010 at 12:28 The federal and provincial governments officially opened 20 new units of affordable rental housing for families in La Ronge today. Many dignitaries were on hand, including Rob Clarke, MP for...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010 | Current News
Health Region Unveils Aboriginal Health Strategy Friday, May 28, 2010 at 12:27 The Saskatoon Health Region unveiled its Aboriginal Health Strategy today. The president of the Metis Nation – Saskatchewan says the strategy is an example of bringing people...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010 | Current News
Reserve Water Legislation Questioned Thursday, May 27, 2010 at 13:01 Some concerns are already being raised about the federal government’s proposed new legislation for drinking water on reserves. Angus Toulouse, the regional chief of Ontario for the...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010 | Current News
Province Sued Over Abuse Of Boys At Youth Centre Thursday, May 27, 2010 at 12:58 A Regina lawyer is confirming legal action against a former youth worker and the provincial government. Ronald Sawa was sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison for admitting to...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010 | Current News
Aboriginal MP Benefits From Changing Eating Habits Thursday, May 27, 2010 at 12:55 A Manitoba MP says he lost 60 lbs. in five months — on a traditional Aboriginal diet. Rod Bruinooge says a relative’s diabetes diagnosis — and his own Aborginal...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010 | Current News
ICFS Foster Parents Flock To Retreat Thursday, May 27, 2010 at 12:46 A conference for foster parents and caregivers in Indian and Child Family Services agencies in the province is providing them with training — as well as a much-needed break. For three...
by bryanorthner | Sep 6, 2010 | Current News
Healing Lodge Inmate Makes Escape Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at 15:42 A prisoner has escaped from the Willow Cree Healing Lodge. Staff say Larry Primeau, who was serving time on drug-related offences, went missing around 9:00 last night. He failed to return from...
