by MBC News | Aug 17, 2011 | Current News
Beardy’s Tries To Recover Annuities Friday, July 29, 2011 at 14:16 A director with the Beardy’s Okemasis First Nation says the band is trying to correct a historic injustice. Garnet Eyahpaise explains the band is trying to recover treaty annuities...
by MBC News | Aug 17, 2011 | Current News
Montreal Lake Partially Evacuates Due To Flooding Thursday, July 28, 2011 at 22:34 Around two hundred people have been evacuated from their homes on the Montreal Lake Cree Nation. The residents left Wednesday night after some culverts in the community...
by MBC News | Aug 17, 2011 | Current News
Cheaters Sentenced Thursday, July 28, 2011 at 22:27 Sentences were handed out today to two men who pleaded guilty to cheating at North Battleford’s Gold Eagle Casino. 27-year-old Rueben Bear got a one-year suspended sentence and 37-year-old Wade Wang got a...
by MBC News | Aug 17, 2011 | Current News
Bacterium Spotted In Prince Albert Area Thursday, July 28, 2011 at 14:52 An increase in Shigella bacteria in Saskatchewan has the province’s Deputy Chief Medical Health Officer reminding people that hand washing is the most effective way to combat the person to...
by MBC News | Aug 17, 2011 | Current News
Saskatoon Reportedly Chosen To Host TRC Event Thursday, July 28, 2011 at 14:47 An advisor to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission says Saskatoon will be the site for a major gathering next year. The TRC has pledged to hold 5 gatherings across the country so...
by MBC News | Aug 17, 2011 | Current News
Elder Says Gatherings Take Toll On Former Students Thursday, July 28, 2011 at 14:43 An elder from the James Smith Cree Nation says he thinks residential school survivors should be given more help when attending large gatherings. This week several dozen survivors...
by MBC News | Aug 17, 2011 | Current News
La Ronge Band Declares State Of Emergency Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at 20:54 The Lac La Ronge Indian Band has declared a state of emergency. Chief Tammy Cook-Seerson says the move was made so the band can tap into additional funds from the provincial government....
by MBC News | Aug 17, 2011 | Current News
Lonechild Won’t Close Door On Possible 2nd Term Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at 20:40 Guy Lonechild isn’t shutting the door yet on another run for the FSIN leadership. Recent reports indicated the embattled chief intends to step down after his term ends...
by MBC News | Aug 17, 2011 | Current News
New Siga Chairman Clears The Air About Shuffle Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at 20:32 A new board chairman is in place at the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority. Ed Henderson, the chief of the Montreal Lake Cree Nation, is currently sitting in that position. He...
by MBC News | Aug 17, 2011 | Current News
Liberal Critic Slams Specific Claims Deadline Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at 20:29 The Federal critic for Aboriginal Affairs says media reports of changes to specific land claim negotiations appear to be a take it or leave it approach. Dr. Carolyn Bennett says...
