Former Lawyer’s Trial Hears Closing Arguements

Former Lawyer’s Trial Hears Closing Arguements Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 16:24     Closing arguments are expected today, following the testimony from 3 aboriginal teenagers who took the stand in Prince Albert yesterday at the trial for a former lawyer from...

Fur Auction A Success

Fur Auction A Success Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 16:23     The Fur Harvesters Auction House in North Bay staged its first sale on Friday and from all accounts, it was a successful one.   Beaver pelts checked in at an average price of $26.45 with a high of $52.  ...

New Document To Help With Band Consultations

New Document To Help With Band Consultations Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 16:23     A new document on what mining companies should do when developing on Aboriginal land has been created.   The draft-framework is the brainchild of the Mining Association of Canada, and...

Northern Alberta Band Sues Feds

Northern Alberta Band Sues Feds Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 16:20     The failure of the Federal Government to provide bullets and fishing twine to some northern bands 100 years ago can’t be measured in today’s economy, according to a lawyer.   Chris...

Canoe Lake Re-elects Lariviere

Canoe Lake Re-elects Lariviere Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 16:20     Canoe Lake residents went to the polls yesterday.   Guy Lariviere came out on top after winning in his re-election bid for Chief.   Joining Lariviere on council is a mix of new and old faces. Ken...

AFN And FSIN Applaud Compensation Ruling

AFN And FSIN Applaud Compensation Ruling Monday, December 18, 2006 at 15:12     The Chief of the Assembly of First Nations says he’s pleased Canada’s courts have chosen to ratify the compensation deal for residential school survivors.   Phil Fontaine says...