by MBC News | Nov 19, 2013 | Current News
The provincial courthouse in Saskatoon has a new system of special dockets for people with mental health problems and cognitive disorders Every two weeks, people who suffer from conditions like fetal alcohol spectrum disorder can have their cases heard by a separate...
by MBC News | Nov 19, 2013 | Current News
A new book looks at how Aboriginal people are playing an active role in retaining their cultural values in community planning. Reclaiming Indigenous Planning looks at community planning practices in Aboriginal communities in Canada, the U.S., Australia and New...
by MBC News | Nov 18, 2013 | Current News
A 28 year old man who crawled out of a burning house with his unconscious niece in his arms was awarded a bravery medal today during a ceremony at government house in Regina. 28 year-old Marlin Ahenakew ran into a burning house on the Ahtahkakoop First Fation in...
by MBC News | Nov 18, 2013 | Current News
July 30 could be a day to remember for chiefs and councils across Canada. Officials with Aboriginal Affairs say that’s the latest date they have to publish their financial information for the public to see. It’s all part of the First Nations Financial Transparency Act...
by MBC News | Nov 18, 2013 | Current News
Aboriginal Affairs minister from across the country are touching down in Winnipeg today. They’re meeting with one another and the leaders of Canada’s five national, Aboriginal groups to discuss a series of issues. It’s all part of the annual meeting of the...
by MBC News | Nov 18, 2013 | Current News
Métis flags were flying high Monday at Saskatchewan SIAST campuses in honour of Louis Riel Day. Flag raisings were held in the morning at all four SIAST campuses in Regina, Saskatoon, Prince Albert and Moose Jaw. Brian Gallagher, an Aboriginal student advisor with...
by MBC News | Nov 18, 2013 | Current News
A new music video is out today aimed at helping Aboriginal people in their struggle to free themselves from addictions. The video is called, “Step by Step”, it’s a collaborative effort by the University of Saskatchewan and the National Native Addictions Partnership...
by MBC News | Nov 18, 2013 | Current News
RCMP are putting out another call for the public’s help in solving a sudden death on the Poundmaker First Nation this past summer. At around 4:45 the morning of June 29, Cut Knife Mounties came across a dead man lying in the middle of the reserve’s south...
by MBC News | Nov 18, 2013 | Current News
Illegal fishing has netted some hefty fines for two Saskatchewan residents. They were charged after a two-year investigation by Saskatchewan Environment. Cyril Brock of Saskatoon was fined $3,720 and banned from fishing for three years after pleading guilty to using...
by MBC News | Nov 15, 2013 | Current News
An application has been made to have a lawsuit filed by environmentalists over a $200-million uranium deal thrown out. Cameco, AREVA, the Northern Village of Pinehouse and the Kineepik Metis Local filed the motion to strike a week ago. It was in response to a lawsuit...
