by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010 | 2009
Indigenous Language Should Be Priority: Goodleaf Wednesday, December 09, 2009 at 10:46 An advocate for Indigenous languages says Indigenous people need to speak their mother tongues as first languages, not second languages. Donna Goodleaf is president of the...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010 | 2009
Peepeekisis Wins Weight Loss Challenge Wednesday, December 09, 2009 at 10:37 The winner of a community health challenge was announced in Fort Qu’Appelle last night. Peepeekisis First Nation was awarded $5,000 for losing the most inches in 12 weeks. The...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010 | 2009
Memorial Set For Suspected Drowning Victim Tuesday, December 08, 2009 at 12:26 A memorial service has been set for the six-year-old boy who went missing in Sandy Bay. The community called off the search Sunday, after the river that it is presumed the boy fell...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010 | 2009
Crown Appeals Okemau Acquittal Tuesday, December 08, 2009 at 12:25 The Crown is appealing a La Ronge judge’s decision to acquit a Southend man of a weapons charge. Nearly three weeks ago, Judge Felicia Daunt ruled that Chris Okemau was not committing a...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010 | 2009
Mayors Demand Immediate Action On Northern Issues Tuesday, December 08, 2009 at 12:24 An ultimatum of sorts is being delivered to the provincial government. The New North municipalities group says it wants to see progress made on long-standing issues in time for...
by bryanorthner | Aug 26, 2010 | 2009
FSIN Chief Calls For National Action On Treaties Tuesday, December 08, 2009 at 12:20 The head of the FSIN says a national gathering of chiefs this week will focus on bringing treaties to the forefront of discussions between First Nations and federal officials. ...