by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010 | Current News
Regina Set To Host Aboriginal Achievement Awards Friday, March 26, 2010 at 14:32 The 17th Annual National Aboriginal Achievement Awards are being held tonight in Regina, and honouring one of Saskatchewan’s own. Lawyer Donald Worme of the Kawacatoose First...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010 | Current News
CNSC Clarifies Stance On Tailings, Consultation Friday, March 26, 2010 at 14:24 The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission has released a policy position concerning waste management from uranium mines. The regulatory body says the purpose of the paper is to provide...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010 | Current News
FSIN Discussing Legal Options After Budget Release Thursday, March 25, 2010 at 14:58 The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations says the province’s announcement in yesterday’s budget to reduce the number of cigarette cartons a Status Indian can buy...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010 | Current News
Trappers Unhappy With Loss Of Convention Funds Thursday, March 25, 2010 at 14:54 The province’s Ministry of First Nations and Métis Relations Ministry may have cut the northern trappers grant — but says it will better use the money. The grant used to...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010 | Current News
Northern NDP MLAs Condemn Budget Cuts Thursday, March 25, 2010 at 14:46 Cumberland MLA Doyle Vermette says the Saskatchewan Party government has turned its back on the province’s north. Vermette says the government’s decision to cut $30 million from...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010 | Current News
Lonechild Optimistic Ottawa Will Fund FNUC Again Thursday, March 25, 2010 at 14:31 The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations continues to call on the federal government to restore funding to the First Nations University of Canada. Yesterday, FSIN Chief Guy...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010 | Current News
Aboriginal Programs Affected By Budget Cuts Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 14:38 Aboriginal people are not immune to cuts announced today in the provincial budget. The First Nations tax exemption on cartons will be reduced to one carton per week, expected to take...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010 | Current News
Province Sued By Band For Denying TLE Application Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 12:55 The Muskoday First Nation has filed a lawsuit against the provincial government. The band is seeking punitive damages for Saskatchewan’s refusal to accept a Treaty Land...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010 | Current News
SaskPower Contractor Damages Sacred Site Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 12:49 A sacred site of teepee rings in southern Saskatchewan has been damaged slightly. The area in question is located near the Wood Mountain First Nation. Apparently, a contractor was...
by bryanorthner | Sep 5, 2010 | Current News
Mistawasis Addressing Scourge Of Substance Abuse Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at 12:45 A Mistawasis First Nation educator has a vision of his community members being able to walk through the reserve and feel safe. Russel “Sam” Badger says the community...
