by MBC News | Aug 16, 2011 | Current News
Seven People Challenging Incumbent LLRIB Chief Friday, March 11, 2011 at 14:35 Seven people have been nominated to challenge incumbent Lac La Ronge Indian Band Chief Tammy Cook-Searson in the coming band election. They include Robert Ballentyne, Gerald Cook,...
by MBC News | Aug 16, 2011 | Current News
Suspect in Canoe Lake Man’s Death Still in Custody Friday, March 11, 2011 at 14:34 The suspect charged in connection with the death of a 73-year-old man at the Canoe Lake Cree Nation remains in custody after a court appearance yesterday. The 17-year-old...
by MBC News | Aug 16, 2011 | Current News
FSIN Chief Unhappy with YCJA Changes Friday, March 11, 2011 at 14:32 The chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations says he isn’t happy with proposed changes to the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Guy Lonechild says the amendments by the federal...
by MBC News | Aug 16, 2011 | Current News
MB Financial Group Trying New Loan Program Friday, March 11, 2011 at 14:31 A financial group in Winnipeg is trying a new way of loaning money to First Nations workers. The Tribal Wi-Chi-Way-Win Capital Corporation is offering employee benefit loans nationwide. ...
by MBC News | Aug 16, 2011 | Current News
Aboriginal Employment Dismal: Economics Expert Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 15:56 An expert in economics and Aboriginal social policy says years of progress concerning the Aboriginal labour market were erased in a single year because of the recession. Eric Howe...
by MBC News | Aug 16, 2011 | Current News
Processed Foods Included in Federal Food Subsidy Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 15:26 Ottawa is making adjustments to a federal food-subsidy for isolated communities. Nutrition North effectively replaced the old food mail program when it came into being last year....
by MBC News | Aug 16, 2011 | Current News
Oilsands Quest Faces More Problems Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 15:24 Just days after a lawsuit was filed against the company, it revealed in its quarterly report that it needs to find more money. The situation is serious enough that the company is warning it may...
by MBC News | Aug 16, 2011 | Current News
Bill Should Help Those At Grassroots: AFN Chief Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 15:23 The Assembly of First Nations Chief says the focus of bill S-11 should be the desperate need for safe drinking water on First Nations. National Chief Shawn Atleo was testifying...
by MBC News | Aug 16, 2011 | Current News
Mistawasis Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 15:20 A man from the Mistawasis First Nation has pleaded guilty to a charge of manslaughter. Cheyenne Pechawis was one of four people accused in the killing of 35 year-old Virgil Pelletier....
by MBC News | Aug 16, 2011 | Current News
Hockey Legend Addresses Conference Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 15:19 A First Nations hockey legend says perseverance is key whether you are young or old. Ted Nolan says he overcame his fear of public speaking so he could share his story of how he made it to the...
