by MBC News | Apr 22, 2013
The Worker’s Compensation Board says it’s difficult to know just how many people were injured in northern Saskatchewan mines last year. Phil Germain of WCB says most mining companies list their head office as being in Saskatoon or Regina. Because of this, he says even...
by MBC News | Apr 22, 2013
The executive director of the Indian Residential Schools Adjudication Secretariat says Daniel Ish is leaving behind some big shoes to fill. Ish announced in February he is stepping down from the position of chief adjudicator and the search is on to replace him....
by MBC News | Apr 22, 2013
An American professor who helped draft the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples says a public relations campaign is needed to raise the profile of the document. S. James Anaya says despite the endorsement of U.S. President Barack Obama, many people still...
by MBC News | Apr 19, 2013
The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations says Indigenous people must be more involved if the province is serious about improving the child welfare system. In a report released on Thursday, Saskatchewan’s Children’s Advocate Bob Pringle says children who are in...
by MBC News | Apr 19, 2013
Aboriginal artists up for Juno awards this weekend in Regina will be honoured at the First Nations University of Canada tomorrow. It is one of dozens of pre-Juno events being held in Regina. The Aboriginal chair of the Juno awards host committee, Tessa Desnomie, says...
by MBC News | Apr 19, 2013
SaskPower is hoping a new report will help alleviate some longstanding tensions between the power company and the northern community of Sandy Bay. These tensions date back to the late 1920’s when the Island Falls dam was built near Sandy Bay to provide power to the...
by MBC News | Apr 19, 2013
The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations says a voting machine error has led to the overturning of the election of one of its vice-chiefs. Last fall, Kimberly Jonathan was elected as the first female vice-chief of the FSIN. However, the result was challenged by...
by MBC News | Apr 19, 2013
The NDP opposition says northern communities could be put at risk if the government replaces people in fire towers with automated cameras. On Thursday, Saskatoon MLA Cathy Sproule asked the government why it is going ahead with the move. She says a lot of expertise...
by MBC News | Apr 19, 2013
A rare 1885 Northwest Rebellion medal will be on display in Regina this weekend along with artifacts owned by the Métis Nation of Saskatchewan. About 5,600 medals were presented to members of the militia who fought against the Métis in the uprising. Regina Coin Club...
by MBC News | Apr 19, 2013
The Saskatchewan Research Council is rolling out a new microscope that will help mining companies more closely inspect ore samples. The microscope is capable of detailed electron analysis and will be available to potential clients immediately. The SRC says the service...
