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Sentencing for Poundmaker Cree Nation Chief Duane Antoine and seven other reserve officials for Treaty Land Entitlement fraud has been put off until January 2013. Sentencing was initially scheduled for Sept. 18 in North Battleford Provincial Court but lawyer Grant Scharfstein,who represents six of the accused, asked that the hearing be postponed to allow his clients more time to raise money…
Called “a true champion of First Nation education” by Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations vice-chief Simon Bird, the Aboriginal and educational communities are mourning the passing of Randell Morris, president of the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies. Morris passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 16 at the age of 47. He took over as president in 2008. SIIT was closed on Oct. 17 in…
The pharmacy at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Ile-a-la-Crosse is under investigation by the federal government for allegedly overcharging the Non-Insured Health Benefits program and billing for drugs that were not dispensed. The NIHB program provides coverage to eligible First Nations and Inuit people who are not insured by private or provincial plans. Health Canada launched an investigation into…
Dr. Fay Myers, president of Parkland College, and City of Yorkton Mayor James Wilson view the 20 acres of land the city is donating to the college to be used as the future site of the new Trades and Technology Centre.
The new strategic plan rolled out by Parkland Community College includes Aboriginal collaboration as one of six priorities. In a news release, the college states if will “…
Despite leadership turmoil, councillor and chairperson Brad Swiftwolfe is confident Moosomin First Nation can continue to forge ahead with business partnerships in order to pull out of third-party management.
“Since (Chief Elliot Kahpeaysewat’s dismissal) in the past two weeks, we’ve visited a whole lot of our business partners and everything was okay. Basically, it still is the council…
Consecration ceremony for Adam Samson Halkett (back row, third from left) as Indigenous Bishop of Saskatchewan for the Anglican church was held on Oct. 12 in Prince Albert. “As the spirit moves in the First Nations communities, the dreams and the visions of our Elders are becoming reality,” said Halkett in a speech. “As I begin my journey, I’ll use your prayers. I’ll stand with the chiefs. I’…
Turning entitled land into reserve land means the difference between bringing members home to the reserve and offering programs that are not funded through federal dollars.
“We need to ensure all lands we received are productive and ensuring there’s potential revenue coming back to our community for unfunded programs,” said Chief Marie-Anne Day Walker-Pelletier of the Okanese First…
Elder Maria Linklater is encouraged by the formal steps that have been taken to bring home First Nations children who are in provincial care. But she cautions that signing a letter of understanding is not enough.
“We must be really serious about it. Not just for today, but forever for the future. Because there are still lots of children who are stuck in care,” Linklater said, speaking…
After serving more than a year as Acting Chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations, Morley Watson is trying to remove “acting” from the title.
Watson, who had held the position of First Vice-Chief, became Acting Chief in September 2011 when Chief Guy Lonechild stepped down embroiled in a sea of controversy.
Challenging Watson for the top position of the FSIN are…
Farm Credit Canada is committing $150,000 over the next three years to help Aboriginal post-secondary students in Regina and Moose Jaw achieve their educational goals. This initiative is part of the FCC Aboriginal Student Empowerment Fund, established last year by FCC and four post-secondary institutions: First Nations University of Canada, the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies,…
Twenty-two safe rental suites for families opened recently in Swift Current. Saskatchewan Housing Corporation provided $2.4 million toward the new Silver Sage rental housing development, which cost approximately $4.7 million. The funding balance was provided by Silver Sage Holdings Ltd. The homes are located close to the downtown area, services and shops. The development consists of two two-…
The City of North Battleford entered into an economic partnership with local First Nations for the development of a world-class tourist attraction. The city will contribute two parcels of land north of Highway 16 for the Battlefords First Nations Cultural Pavilion and Heritage Park. The park will be the first of its kind in the world, showcasing the rich history, culture and traditions of the…
The federal government has joined forces with the province of Saskatchewan, the City of Regina, and the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations to provide funding for the Regina 2014 North American Indigenous Games Host Society. The federal and provincial governments are each providing up to $3.5 million, while the City of Regina is investing $1 million, and FSIN is providing $135,000. The…
A ribbon cutting was held Aug. 28 marking completion of a 24-unit First Nations affordable housing complex in northwest Regina. “Days like this make us feel proud instead of negative,” Edmund Bellegarde, chair of Silver Sage, a non-profit dedicated to housing First Nations people in affordable rental units, told Metro Regina. The facility cost $5.5 million to build. Bellegarde said the City of…
GEObet Gambling Network has been appointed by Saskatchewan First Nations to look into opportunities and develop an online gaming solution that would provide revenue for Saskatchewan First Nations. GEObet has already made several presentations, among the most recent being one before the Special Indian Gaming Assembly in Prince Albert. “We are exploring online opportunities in order to create…