FSIN Chief Hands Out Portfolios

FSIN Chief Hands Out Portfolios Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 17:07     With a new chief comes new portfolios.   The chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations has handed out portfolios to each of the executive members, along with a written mandate letter...

Child Welfare Complaint Resolution Delayed

Child Welfare Complaint Resolution Delayed Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 15:01     There has been another setback in a Canadian Human Rights Commission complaint filed against the federal government for its treatment of First Nations children.   More than two years...

Former PM Launches Business Training Program

Former PM Launches Business Training Program Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 14:55     A new business program at a high school in Regina will give Aboriginal students hands-on business experience.   That’s according to former Canadian prime minister Paul Martin,...

NLSD Elects Board Chair

NLSD Elects Board Chair Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 14:54     The Northern Lights School Division has elected a new chairman for its board of directors.   Larry Ahenakew was voted in as NLSD’s board chair, during a meeting yesterday in La Ronge.   Joining him...

SIGA Planning Expansion Of Northern Lights Casino

SIGA Planning Expansion Of Northern Lights Casino Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 14:51     The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority is making plans to expand the Northern Lights Casino in Prince Albert.   Pat Cook, SIGA’s vice-president for corporate affairs,...

Reported Funding Extension For Friendship Centres

Reported Funding Extension For Friendship Centres Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 12:35     Some good news is coming out of Ottawa for friendship centres across the country.   The federal government has apparently announced a six-year extension to the urban...