Targets Set To Raise Aboriginals’ Quality Of Life

by | Aug 5, 2010 | 2005

Targets Set To Raise Aboriginals’ Quality Of Life Monday, November 28, 2005 at 15:27     The prime minister and the premiers have signed a $5.1-billion deal with various Aboriginal organizations in the country aimed at improving the quality of life in Native...

LLRIB Chief Feels Treaty Rights Are Safe

by | Aug 5, 2010 | 2005

LLRIB Chief Feels Treaty Rights Are Safe Monday, November 28, 2005 at 15:25     Fears that Ottawa is prepared to shrug off treaty responsibilities to First Nations aren’t shared by the chief of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band.   Last week, several chiefs from...

NDP Candidate Ready For Northern Election Battle

by | Aug 5, 2010 | 2005

NDP Candidate Ready For Northern Election Battle Monday, November 28, 2005 at 15:22     The federal NDP candidate for northern Saskatchewan says it seems a little early to be holding a federal election, but she’s ready to go.   Anita Jackson says she will be...

Election Could Jeopardize LLRIB Housing Money

by | Aug 5, 2010 | 2005

Election Could Jeopardize LLRIB Housing Money Friday, November 25, 2005 at 15:24     The chief of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band says she worries the band will be out $2.2 million because of the threat of an oncoming federal election.   Chief Tammy Cook-Searson says the...

FSIN Chief Looking For Promises From Tories

by | Aug 5, 2010 | 2005

FSIN Chief Looking For Promises From Tories Friday, November 25, 2005 at 15:22     The Chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations says he wants to hear commitments from the Conservative Party about what it will do for First Nations if elected.   Alphonse...

Attempt Made To Resurrect Old Band At Green Lake

by | Aug 5, 2010 | 2005

Attempt Made To Resurrect Old Band At Green Lake Friday, November 25, 2005 at 15:22     Efforts are underway to get a First Nation reinstated in the Green Lake district.   Rodney Laliberte is the man heading up the movement. He says the Kenemotay band lost its status...