by bryanorthner | Nov 23, 2010 | 2010
Issues Facing Metis Youth Focus Of Proposed Plan Monday, November 08, 2010 at 13:04 A new blueprint is being developed by the Metis National Council to tackle issues facing Metis children. At a conference last week in Winnipeg, the MNC announced it was embarking...
by bryanorthner | Nov 23, 2010 | 2010
Calendar Profiles Outstanding Aboriginal Youth Monday, November 08, 2010 at 13:01 The 2011 Proud Generation Calendar was launched over the weekend in Regina. The calendar showcases the talents and achievements of twelve outstanding Aboriginal youth from across...
by bryanorthner | Nov 23, 2010 | 2010
New North Looking to Industry for Infrastructure Friday, November 05, 2010 at 15:27 New North is making plans to engage industry for help with infrastructure demands. Yesterday at their annual general meeting the municipal group heard from consultant Doug...
by bryanorthner | Nov 23, 2010 | 2010
National Suicide Prevention Strategy In Works Friday, November 05, 2010 at 15:25 Efforts are underway in Ottawa to create a national strategy for suicide prevention. Megan Leslie, the NDP critic for health, says many countries already have similar legislation in...
by bryanorthner | Nov 23, 2010 | 2010
Advisory Group Wants Mining Industry Friday, November 05, 2010 at 15:24 An advisory group says it thinks north-central Saskatchewan would make a great manufacturing home for the mining industry. Intelegia is a consultant firm recently contracted to brainstorm...
by bryanorthner | Nov 23, 2010 | 2010
New Entity to Run BTC, Operations Friday, November 05, 2010 at 15:21 A new entity is being created to run the Battlefords Tribal Council and all its operations. It’s called the Northwest Territorial Trust. It’s still being organized, and when it’s created, it...
by bryanorthner | Nov 23, 2010 | 2010
BTC Building One-Stop Shopping Complex Friday, November 05, 2010 at 15:18 The Battlefords Tribal Council is building a one-stop entertainment and shopping complex in North Battleford. The plans include a possible new or expanded hotel and possibly a new casino....
by bryanorthner | Nov 23, 2010 | 2010
Metis Man Not Guilty of Election Forgery Thursday, November 04, 2010 at 16:27 A man who was facing forgery charges for his role in the 2004 Metis election has been found not guilty. After the jury found Brian Amyotte not guilty on all four charges, he whispered...
by bryanorthner | Nov 23, 2010 | 2010
Tories Accused Of Shutting Down Sisters In Spirit Thursday, November 04, 2010 at 15:45 It appears a lead organization in Canada when it comes to awareness of missing and murdered Aboriginal women has an uncertain future. Liberal MP and Aboriginal Affairs critic...
by bryanorthner | Nov 23, 2010 | 2010
Chiefs Meet With NWMO Officials Over Nuclear Waste Thursday, November 04, 2010 at 15:31 A meeting involving First Nations leaders and Nuclear Waste Management Organization officials is taking place today and tomorrow near Waskesiu. The gathering is described as...
