National News
Honour of the Crown at stake in Metis land scrip court challenge
Plaintiffs say ancestors were deprived of land or money that was promised by the government through the scrip system in 1886 at Lac La Biche; in 1899 in Fort Chipewyan, Fort McMurray and Athabasca Landing; and in 1906 and 1907 at Ile a la Crosse and Portage La Loche and La Loche Mission.
The Regina Symphony Orchestra presents Jeremy Dutcher
Jeremy Dutcher is with the RSO on Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Conexus Arts Centre.
Indigenous Broadcasting Policy on a course of renewal
“Shame on any government that takes anything away from the good reconciliation work that’s been done so far…” — Cathy Allison, CRTC’s manager of radio policy and monitoring
Free online collection of Obomsawin films now available on NFB site
There is now more than 40 works by film-maker Alanis Obomsawin available for free streaming at https://www.nfb.ca.
Sports
Indigenous shortstop set to join New Zealand fastball squad
“They liked I was a team player and showed a love for the game of ball.” — Nicholas Potskin
Photos
Lieutenant Governor’s distinguished artist awards ceremony held on First Nation
September 24th, 2019
Opinions
Opinion: One year after legalization First Nations still trying to strike a good path on cannabis
Our leadership, and our citizens, must take the time to consider whether First Nation participation in the cannabis industry is something that they want to pursue...
