by MBC News | Oct 23, 2012 | Current News
First Nations leader Ray Ahenakew of the Ahtakakoop First Nation has been named to the Saskatchewan Order of Merit. The Order of Merit recognizes people who have contributed in a major way to the well-being of the province and its residents. Ahenakew is one of eight...
by MBC News | Oct 23, 2012 | Current News
A candidate for chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations says allegations against him have been proven to be groundless.Thunderchild First Nation Chief Delbert Wapass says he has been cleared by the FSIN’s Credentials Committee, which looked into...
by MBC News | Oct 23, 2012 | Current News
The latest survey from the University of Saskatchewan’s “Taking the Pulse of Saskatchewan” series indicates Saskatchewan residents need a reality check when it comes to health and well-being. Most people think the standard of health and well-being in...
by MBC News | Oct 23, 2012 | Current News
An Aboriginal business owner from Saskatoon was a double winner at the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce Achievement in Business Excellence (ABEX) Awards on the weekend. Kendall Netmaker of Neechie Gear was selected to receive the Aboriginal Business Partnership Award...
by MBC News | Oct 22, 2012 | Current News
Canada’s Liberal leader says the Indian Act is horribly out of date and needs to be rewritten, but he says it should be done with care and accountability. This morning, Bob Rae introduced a motion in the House of Commons designed to do just that. Rae’s...
by MBC News | Oct 22, 2012 | Current News
The Battlefords Tribal Council wants Premier Brad Wall and Saskatchewan First Nations chiefs to hold a public inquiry into the gaming industry. It also wants to regain control over the Gold Eagle Casino’s Community Development Corporation. It is currently...
by MBC News | Oct 22, 2012 | Current News
A Mohawk woman who lived in the 1600s was bestowed the highest honour of the Catholic Church yesterday. Kateri Tekakwitha was declared a Saint by Pope Benedict XVI in a canonization in Vatican City, making her the first Aboriginal Saint to have resided in what is now...
by MBC News | Oct 19, 2012 | Current News
Saskatchewan’s Aboriginal population is not quite as welcoming to immigrants as the general population. That finding comes from an extensive research project conducted by the University of Saskatchewan. “Taking the Pulse of Saskatchewan” involved...
by MBC News | Oct 19, 2012 | Current News
Canada’s Liberal leader, Bob Rae, says it is high time the Indian Act be repealed — but he does not support a private members bill to do that. That bill was introduced by northern Saskatchewan Conservative MP Rob Clarke. On Monday, Rae will introduce a...
by MBC News | Oct 19, 2012 | Current News
AREVA Resources says it’s looking forward to the day an all-weather road is established between the Cigar Lake and McArthur River uranium mines in northern Saskatchewan. Earlier this week, Premier Brad Wall announced his government was going to construct a...