by bryanorthner | Nov 22, 2010
Native Veterans Launch Campaign To Share Stories Friday, October 08, 2010 at 15:06 First Nations veterans want their story to be told — which is why the Saskatchewan First Nation Veterans Association has established a speakers bureau of veterans who can...
by bryanorthner | Nov 22, 2010
SaskParty, NDP At Odds Over Aboriginal Job Numbers Friday, October 08, 2010 at 14:55 The provincial goverment says a record number of people were working in the province last month. Statistics for the month of September indicate an increase of 6,300 jobs from...
by bryanorthner | Nov 22, 2010
Muskoday Pursues Legal Action Against Province Thursday, October 07, 2010 at 16:25 The first steps towards a legal challenge against the province were taken today on the Muskoday First Nation. The chief of the band, Austin Bear, bought four cartons of cigarettes...
by bryanorthner | Nov 22, 2010
Muskoday Chief Challenges New Tobacco Quotas Thursday, October 07, 2010 at 13:57 The stage is being set for a court challenge against the provincial government over a new tobacco law. The chief of the Muskoday First Nation, Austin Bear, bought four cartons of...
by bryanorthner | Nov 22, 2010
North’s Dilapidated Housing Blamed On High Costs Thursday, October 07, 2010 at 13:51 A researcher with the Conference Board of Canada says a lack of affordability is a big reason why so many homes in northern Saskatchewan are in need of major repair. The...
by bryanorthner | Nov 22, 2010
Panipekeesick Re-Elected As Yorkton Tribal Chief Thursday, October 07, 2010 at 13:45 The Yorkton Tribal Council has re-elected Tribal Chief Gilbert Panipekeesick to his third term in office. Panipekeesick — who also served as chief on the Sakimay First...
by bryanorthner | Nov 22, 2010
Australian Cop Interested In Aboriginal Policing Thursday, October 07, 2010 at 13:43 Aboriginal peacekeeping programs in Saskatchewan are receiving international attention. Insp. Les Bulluss is from the Thursday Island Police Service in Australia. Bulluss says...
by bryanorthner | Nov 22, 2010
Native Woman Begins Role As Ambassador To Vietnam Thursday, October 07, 2010 at 13:39 A 48-year-old woman from the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation is settling in to her new job as Canada’s Ambassador to Vietnam. Deborah Chatsis is the first, First Nations woman to...
by bryanorthner | Nov 22, 2010
Pinehouse Group Recognized For Impact In Village Thursday, October 07, 2010 at 13:36 The board of the Mamawetan Churchill River Regional Health Authority has honoured representatives of the Pinehouse Interagency Group. Phyllis Smith is the health region’s...
by bryanorthner | Nov 22, 2010
Arrests Made After Drug Bust At James Smith Wednesday, October 06, 2010 at 15:20 RCMP have arrested three people in connection with a drug bust on the James Smith First Nation. Shortly before 5:00 this morning, officers seized a quantity of marijuana, drug...
