by bryanorthner | Nov 22, 2010 | Current News
Northern Sask. Leads Nation In Rundown Housing Wednesday, October 06, 2010 at 13:42 A new study has quantified how much of a problem run-down housing is in northern Saskatchewan. The Conference Board of Canada says 38% of homes in northern Saskatchewan are in...
by bryanorthner | Nov 22, 2010 | Current News
Bill Calls For Release Of Reserves’ Financial Info Wednesday, October 06, 2010 at 13:39 The Member of Parliament for Saskatoon-Rosetown-Biggar wants to see changes to First Nations accounting practices. Conservative MP Kelly Block says First Nations...
by bryanorthner | Nov 22, 2010 | Current News
Ottawa Told To Boost Native Education Spending Wednesday, October 06, 2010 at 13:30 A prominent First Nations think tank is calling on the federal government to re-examine its approach to post-secondary educational funding for Aboriginal students. The National...
by bryanorthner | Nov 22, 2010 | Current News
Aboriginal Actor Takes Message Of Hope To La Ronge Wednesday, October 06, 2010 at 13:08 The Lac La Ronge Indian Band has been playing host to Adam Beach this week. The Hollywood actor has been visiting schools in the area to share his story with the students. ...
by bryanorthner | Nov 22, 2010 | Current News
“Wapos Bay” Cast, Crew Prepare For Last Season Wednesday, October 06, 2010 at 13:06 The fifth and final season of the hit children’s animated show “Wapos Bay” premieres on APTN this afternoon. The Saskatoon-based production crew is...
by bryanorthner | Nov 22, 2010 | Current News
New Research Chair To Focus On Aboriginal Policing Wednesday, October 06, 2010 at 12:59 The Law Foundation of Saskatchewan is funding a new Research Chair in Police Studies at the University of Regina. Dr. Rick Ruddell will work mainly on Aboriginal policing,...
by bryanorthner | Nov 22, 2010 | Current News
U of S President Visits Battlefords Native Schools Wednesday, October 06, 2010 at 12:52 The University of Saskatchewan wants to encourage more Aboriginal people to attend university. Yesterday, representatives from the school visited with officials the North...
by bryanorthner | Nov 22, 2010 | Current News
Sandy Bay Man Struck By Vehicle Tuesday, October 05, 2010 at 15:15 Police say it appears a northern man was standing on the road when he was hit by a vehicle last night near Prince Albert. The accident happened on Highway 55 near the city’s pulp mill. ...
by bryanorthner | Nov 22, 2010 | Current News
Workers At Uranium Mines Prepared To Strike Tuesday, October 05, 2010 at 15:13 A labour showdown is brewing between the United Steelworkers union and Cameco. Ninety-seven per cent of union members recently voted in favour of strike action at the Key Lake and...
by bryanorthner | Nov 22, 2010 | Current News
Indian Act Band Elections In Line For Overhaul Tuesday, October 05, 2010 at 15:05 Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Chief Guy Lonechild says it’s time to move forward with changes to First Nations elections — and move away from Indian Act...
