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She's a researcher, an academic, an advocate and a role model. Now Dr. Lillian Dyck has taken on yet another role-that of senator.
Dyck was one of nine new senators named by Prime Minister Paul Martin on March 24, and nobody was as surprised by the choice as Dyck herself.
"I was just totally stunned and surprised. I mean, it's certainly something that I never really…
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A Saskatchewan man who has sued the federal government for compensation for abuses suffered at the hands of a residential school employee has had his case heard by the Supreme Court of Canada.
In a decision announced April 29, the Supreme Court ruled that the man, referred to only as H.L. in court documents, should receive more compensation than awarded him by the…
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A Saskatchewan man who has sued the federal government for compensation for abuses suffered at the hands of a residential school employee has had his case heard by the Supreme Court of Canada.
In a decision announced April 29, the Supreme Court ruled that the man, referred to only as H.L. in court documents, should receive more compensation than awarded him by the…
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It was an evening of celebrating and sharing on April 29 as SaskTel and the Wicihitowin Foundation hosted the 7th annual SaskTel Aboriginal Youth Awards of Excellence.
The Wicihitowin Foundation is an organization dedicated to First Nation's veterans. Each year the organization honours veterans by joining with SaskTel to sponsor the awards of excellence as a way to…
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It was an evening of celebrating and sharing on April 29 as SaskTel and the Wicihitowin Foundation hosted the 7th annual SaskTel Aboriginal Youth Awards of Excellence.
The Wicihitowin Foundation is an organization dedicated to First Nation's veterans. Each year the organization honours veterans by joining with SaskTel to sponsor the awards of excellence as a way to…
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The prospect of an international tournament, albeit just a three-team event, was enough to convince Blair Atcheynum to start playing hockey again.
Atcheynum is Cree and was born in Estevan. He played 12 years of professional hockey before retiring following the 2000-01 season.
During his professional career he played in a total of 232 National Hockey League games,…
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The prospect of an international tournament, albeit just a three-team event, was enough to convince Blair Atcheynum to start playing hockey again.
Atcheynum is Cree and was born in Estevan. He played 12 years of professional hockey before retiring following the 2000-01 season.
During his professional career he played in a total of 232 National Hockey League games,…
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Hockey fans in and around North Battleford should be in their glory during the weekend of March 25 to 27, with two high calibre hockey tournaments being played in the area.
The North Battleford Civic Centre will play host to the Battleford's Indian Metis Friendship Centre's 41st annual All Native Hockey Tournament, which over the years has also become know as the Native…
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Hockey fans in and around North Battleford should be in their glory during the weekend of March 25 to 27, with two high calibre hockey tournaments being played in the area.
The North Battleford Civic Centre will play host to the Battleford's Indian Metis Friendship Centre's 41st annual All Native Hockey Tournament, which over the years has also become know as the Native…
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A unique opportunity exists for Aboriginal young people to enjoy a cultural exchange and share it with a television audience. Road Scholars Productions Inc. is accepting applications in its Toronto office from students in grades 9 to 12 who want to travel, take pictures, and participate in a television productiont hat will be broadcast on APTN in 2006.
Jane Hawtin is…
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A unique opportunity exists for Aboriginal young people to enjoy a cultural exchange and share it with a television audience. Road Scholars Productions Inc. is accepting applications in its Toronto office from students in grades 9 to 12 who want to travel, take pictures, and participate in a television productiont hat will be broadcast on APTN in 2006.
Jane Hawtin is…
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The Regina Police Service (RPS) would like to increase the number of Aboriginal people it employs, both as police officers and within its civilian workforce.
Sgt. Lance Dudar is a recruiting officer with the RPS. He said that, given all of the negative press police departments across the country have been getting with regard to their dealings with Aboriginal people, the…
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The Regina Police Service (RPS) would like to increase the number of Aboriginal people it employs, both as police officers and within its civilian workforce.
Sgt. Lance Dudar is a recruiting officer with the RPS. He said that, given all of the negative press police departments across the country have been getting with regard to their dealings with Aboriginal people, the…
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If you are outgoing, like dealing with the public and would like a job that involves working outdoors, you might want to consider a career in resource management.
That's the career choice Glen Pranteau made.
"I first started off as an emergency firefighter," said Pranteau, who is originally from Cormorant, Man. and is a member of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation. "…
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If you are outgoing, like dealing with the public and would like a job that involves working outdoors, you might want to consider a career in resource management.
That's the career choice Glen Pranteau made.
"I first started off as an emergency firefighter," said Pranteau, who is originally from Cormorant, Man. and is a member of the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation. "…