Manitoba Reserve Explains Decrease In Youth Crime

Manitoba Reserve Explains Decrease In Youth Crime Tuesday, December 02, 2008 at 15:14     A remote, northern Manitoba First Nation has found a way to decrease youth crime — get the youth more involved in finding things to do.   The Pukatawagan First...

Anti-Gang Advocates Hope To Reach Younger Children

Anti-Gang Advocates Hope To Reach Younger Children Tuesday, December 02, 2008 at 15:08     The Saskatoon Gang Strategy hopes to use the arts in the New Year to teach young children about the dangers of gangs.   Harvey Thunderchild works with the strategy and regularly...

Report Paints Sobering Picture Of Male Sex Trade

Report Paints Sobering Picture Of Male Sex Trade Tuesday, December 02, 2008 at 15:03     A new report shows that 85 per cent of male prostitutes in Saskatchewan are young and of Aboriginal ancestry.   “Under the Radar: The Sexual Exploitation of Young Men”...

Teachers’ Group Censures First Nations University

Teachers’ Group Censures First Nations University Monday, December 01, 2008 at 13:32     The Canadian Association of University Teachers’ governing council has voted unanimously to censure the First Nations University of Canada.   Censure means CAUT...

Decision In Ahenakew Trial Expected In February

Decision In Ahenakew Trial Expected In February Monday, December 01, 2008 at 13:24     A verdict in David Ahenakew’s hate trial will be rendered on February 23rd.   The former national chief is facing charges of wilfully promoting hatred stemming from comments...

Gang Activity In North Discussed At National Forum

Gang Activity In North Discussed At National Forum Monday, December 01, 2008 at 13:13     One of the organizers of a national justice conference hopes to get ideas from other communities on how to combat the gang problem in northern Saskatchewan.   Howard Halkett...