Residents Banished From Reserve

by | Jan 19, 2012

Three residents have been asked to leave the Lac La Ronge Indian Band reserve. Chief Tammy Cook-Seerson says the banishment is being exercised in the interests of community safety. The chief won’t identify who the residents are or which reserves they come from. But...

Northern Band Weighs Options For Stray Dogs

by | Jan 19, 2012

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band is taking steps to curb the number of unwanted dogs in the community. The band is partnering up with Northern Animal Rescue to find homes for stray dogs instead of having to cull them. Chief Tammy Cook-Searson says they are giving the...

Doucette To Run For Another Term

by | Jan 19, 2012

The president of the Metis Nation – Saskatchewan says he’s hoping this spring’s general election will allow unregistered Metis citizens to vote at the ballot box. Robert Doucette says the final decision isn’t up to him, but that’s generally what he’d like to see...

Agreement To Bolster Aboriginal Workforce In Oilpatch

by | Jan 19, 2012

Up to 450 jobs could soon be created for Saskatchewan Aboriginal people in the oil patch. That’s part of an agreement between the File Hills Qu’Appelle Tribal Council, the Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs, Service Canada, and the oil and gas industry. The deal in...

College And Tribal Council Look To Improve Access For Students

by | Jan 19, 2012

A deal was signed Wednesday to clear barriers to education for Aboriginal people in the Northwest. Under the agreement, the Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs and North West Regional College will partner on education. They’ll work to eliminate barriers such as...

Province Responds To Environmental Criticism

by | Jan 19, 2012

The provincial government is responding to criticism over its new environmental code. Assistant Deputy Minister Mark Wittrup denies the new regulations trump the government’s duty to consult process for bands whose traditional lands are under development. The...

Anglican Minister Testifies At Regina TRC Hearing

by | Jan 18, 2012

The final day of testimony at a Truth and Reconciliiation Commission hearing in Regina is underway. For the better part of three days, former students have shared their memories of their time at residential schools. Joining them in the discussion this morning was a...

Plenty Of Interest In Nuclear Waste Facility In Creighton: Mayor

by | Jan 18, 2012

The mayor of Creighton says his community still has a desire to hear more about what a nuclear waste repository could mean for the village. Recently, Creighton and the English River First Nation moved onto the third stage of a consultation process with the Nuclear...

Sakimay Prepares To Vote On Compensation Deal

by | Jan 17, 2012

The Sakimay First Nation is set to vote on a proposed multi-million-dollar settlement from the government. The money is for flooding that occurred on the band’s traditional land back in the 1940’s. Chief Lynn Acoose explains the flooding occurred after dams were built...