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...
by MBC News | Aug 17, 2011 | Current News
Rally Set For Queen City Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at 20:26 Five speakers are gathering for a rally in Regina to talk about how violence, and the murder of loved ones, has changed their lives forever. Kelly Quewezance is an organizer and says most of the speakers...
by MBC News | Aug 17, 2011 | Current News
Lonechild Takes Steps To Avoid Impeachment Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at 09:28 The chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations is taking steps to save his political office. Recently Chief Guy Lonechild mailed a letter to other chiefs urging them to...
by MBC News | Aug 17, 2011 | Current News
Government To Issue Final Offers On Land Claims Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at 09:27 The federal government is moving to present what it calls “final offers” in dozens of First Nations land claim negotiations that have been dragging on for years. ...
by MBC News | Aug 17, 2011 | Current News
Chiefs Hail Victory In Taxation Case Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at 09:26 A Supreme Court of Canada ruling on First Nation taxation is being hailed as a victory by the Ontario Chiefs. Angus Toulouse says the case revolved around two First Nation Ontario members who...
