Elder Promises No Punishment For Pipes Thief

Elder Promises No Punishment For Pipes Thief Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 13:09     A First Nations elder in Saskatoon is still hoping for the safe return of three ceremonial pipes.   The pipes were stolen from Joseph Naytowhow’s vehicle last month when...

Northern Students Exposed To University Research

Northern Students Exposed To University Research Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 13:04     About 100 Grade 11 physics students from northern Saskatchewan will get a taste of scientific research this week.   They’ve been invited to participate in tours and...

Native Woman On Road To Being Heavy Duty Mechanic

Native Woman On Road To Being Heavy Duty Mechanic Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 12:58     An Aboriginal woman from Yorkton can now boast she is the province’s first female Aboriginal heavy duty apprentice mechanic at Saskatchewan Highways.   Julean Wapemoose...

Northern Liberals Unsettled By Leadership Issue

Northern Liberals Unsettled By Leadership Issue Tuesday, December 09, 2008 at 15:15     A long-time Liberal member from northern Saskatchewan is questioning the wisdom of appointing a federal leader.   Jimmy Durocher was a vocal opponent of the party’s decision...

Day School Survivors Taking Ottawa To Court

Day School Survivors Taking Ottawa To Court Tuesday, December 09, 2008 at 15:04     A class-action lawsuit is being launched against the federal government on behalf of Aboriginal day school survivors.   While the papers have yet to be filed, an official with the...

Global Financial Crisis Focus Of Chiefs Meeting

Global Financial Crisis Focus Of Chiefs Meeting Tuesday, December 09, 2008 at 14:59     One of the country’s top financial experts is scheduled to be involved in a special chiefs meeting of the Assembly of First Nations in Ottawa today.   TD Bank chief economist...