by MBC News | Jun 7, 2012 | Current News
A union official says the province’s decision to close three special homes for high-risk children will backfire. SGEU President Bob Bymoen is responding to the government’s announced plans to close specialized homes in Regina, Prince Albert and Saskatoon....
by MBC News | Jun 7, 2012 | Current News
A residential school survivor recounted his harrowing trip to school at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission hearings in La Ronge today. Paul Sylvester told the commission the day he was taken from his family was the day something was ripped away inside him....
by MBC News | Jun 7, 2012 | Current News
She grew up ashamed of being an Indian — now, Carol Morin is celebrating her ancestry through her art. Morin has opened her first show. Her work is on display at the cultural centre in Regina Beach all month.Her art depicts her life and the lives of so many...
by MBC News | Jun 7, 2012 | Current News
The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority is reporting an increase in earnings. SIGA says it recorded an $81-million profit for 2011-2012. The company credits the growth to increased visitation to its casinos and favorable market conditions. SIGA President Zane Hansen...
by MBC News | Jun 7, 2012 | Current News
Business owners in La Ronge met yesterday to hear from the president of the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce. Steve McLellan spoke at a meeting organized to discuss the chamber, and opportunities in the province’s north. McLellan says for the economy to continue...
by MBC News | Jun 7, 2012 | Current News
An Aboriginal singer from Prince Albert has been chosen to perform on Parliament Hill for Canada Day. Donny Parenteau was recently nominated for a Juno for his CD, “To Whom It May Concern”. Parenteau has spent years entertaining people in Saskatchewan and...
by MBC News | Jun 6, 2012 | Current News
The University of Saskatchewan is giving former Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations chief Blaine Favel an Honourary Doctor of Laws degree. Favel is receiving this distinction for significant contributions to scholarship, education, public service and the...
by MBC News | Jun 6, 2012 | Current News
More tears are being shed today at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission hearing taking place in La Ronge. Joan Olsen told her story earlier today at the Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre. She says she was taken to the school in Prince Albert when she was so...
by MBC News | Jun 6, 2012 | Current News
The Member of Parliament for northern Saskatchewan says he hopes his new private member’s bill jumpstarts a more respectful relationship between Canada and First Nations. Rob Clarke’s bill to amend the Indian Act was introduced in the House of...
by MBC News | Jun 6, 2012 | Current News
For the first time in 136 years, treaties have again been signed at Fort Pitt. Yesterday, the Onion Lake Cree Nation signed treaties with four bands to spur job creation and oil and gas development. One treaty was signed with a band from the Utah area. Another one was...
