by MBC News | Nov 20, 2013 | Current News
Within a matter of weeks, the federal government could be making its case in a high-profile Human Rights case, says an activist who brought about the complaint. Cindy Blackstock filed the claim under the Canadian Human Rights Act on behalf of her employer, Nations...
by MBC News | Nov 20, 2013 | Current News
Aboriginal youth from across Canada took part in an anti-bullying walk this morning in Saskatoon, as part of the Assembly of First Nations youth summit in Saskatoon. Sixteen-year-old Faith Ketchemonia from Keeseekoose, who is also Miss FSIN, said she wanted to send a...
by MBC News | Nov 20, 2013 | Current News
A delegate at the Assembly of First Nations youth summit called upon fellow youth to stand up and be leaders. Savannah Simon travelled from Elsipogtog to speak at the summit on a panel about future youth leaders. She says it was a hard decision to leave behind the...
by MBC News | Nov 20, 2013 | Current News
A Saskatchewan First Nations artist is on her way back home after receiving national recognition during a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa. Catherine Blackburn was awarded the Governor General’s History Award. It is presented to outstanding Canadians for...
by MBC News | Nov 20, 2013 | Current News
A group of exchange program volunteers with Canada World Youth is getting close to completing its visit to La Ronge. They have been helping out at places like the Kikinahk Friendship Centre, Churchill High School, the Jeannie Bird Clinic and the Lac La Ronge Indian...
by MBC News | Nov 19, 2013 | Current News
The federal government is trying to reduce red tape for First Nations hit by disasters. On Tuesday, Aboriginal Affairs Minister Bernard Valcourt announced the government is setting up a “single window” for bands to secure government funding from when they need...
by MBC News | Nov 19, 2013 | Current News
Regina police say there is no truth to rumours about a serial killer targeting Aboriginal women in Regina. Rumours started flying Monday after someone posted the information on Facebook, saying police were withholding information until after Grey Cup. Police also...
by MBC News | Nov 19, 2013 | Current News
About 300 First Nations youth are gathering in Saskatoon this week for a national summit. The Assembly of First Nations National Youth Summit runs from Tuesday until Thursday at Teachers’ Credit Union Place. Noel Joe, who is one of the co-chairs of the AFN National...
by MBC News | Nov 19, 2013 | Current News
A new book offers a unique look into the lives of nine former Aboriginal gang members. Brighter Days Ahead, written by University of Saskatchewan PhD student Robert Henry, was launched Tuesday in Saskatoon. Henry says by allowing the ex-gang members to tell their...
by MBC News | Nov 19, 2013 | Current News
Rosthern RCMP are looking to the public for information on a missing 12-year-old boy. Police say Ryley Ahenakew left school in Hague last Thursday and did not return. It is believed he was headed to Saskatoon. Ahenakew is 5′ 2″ tall, weighs 120 pounds and...
