by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010 | 2009
Future of Aboriginal Healing Foundation In Doubt Thursday, December 24, 2009 at 11:48 Manitoba MP Niki Ashton wants the federal government to extend its funding commitment to the Aboriginal Healing Foundation. The program is slated to end in March. Ashton is...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010 | 2009
Early Results Of Flin Flon Soil Study Inconclusive Thursday, December 24, 2009 at 11:43 The lead researcher of a soil study in Flin Flon is seeking to reassure the public about some recent findings. Murray Lee confirms that lead amounts in 30 of the 200 children...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010 | 2009
Northern Health Care Providers Vote To Strike Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 15:08 Union members in two northern Saskatchewan health regions have voted in favour of strike action if they don’t get a new collective agreement soon. SGEU says licensed...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010 | 2009
Anti-Racism Group Wants Inquiry Into Pasqua Case Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 13:25 A call is going out for an inquiry into a case involving a First Nations woman from southern Saskatchewan. Natalie Pasqua is a 28-year-old member of the Muskowekwan band. ...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010 | 2009
FSIN Says Land Deal Needs First Nations’ Blessing Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 13:22 The FSIN is demanding an immediate meeting with the province and Ottawa about a recent settlement of a mineral rights deal between the two governments. Canada and the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010 | 2009
FSIN Makes Call For Health Advocacy Office Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 13:12 The FSIN says First Nations people need their own health advocacy office to help them find their way through the health care system. Acting executive director Kyle Prettyshield says...