Cuthand, Doug

Discusses how the Catholic Church's statement of regret has helped First Nations people move forward.

Relates the story of the buffalo-shaped stone Mistassini, sacred to First Nations but destroyed when Gardiner Dam was built on the Saskatchewan River.

Examines the historical ties between First Nations and the RCMP. Provides an overview of the Public Safety Protocol.

Discusses the move of Joan Beatty, the once NDP provincial candidate to a federal Liberal candidate.

Comments on the creation of the Saskatchewan First Nation Family and Community Institute and hopes that the institute can stem the flow of children placed into foster care.

Retrospective look at Aboriginal issues in 2005 and optimistic projections for 2006.

Tongue in cheek commentary on Metis and First Nation politics and mainstream party politics.

Highlights the life and contributions of Maryanne Sokwaypnace to the Little Pine Band in Saskatchewan and the Aboriginal community.

Explains FSIN Chiefs' accomplishments so far and what processes need to be in place before he can be removed from office.

Reflects on the legacy of marathon runner Tom Longboat who was an Aboriginal amateur athlete.

Highlights Aboriginal candidates in Saskatchewan's 2003 provincial election due to changes in support.

Overview of Prime Minister Paul Martin's involvement with Aboriginal issues since 1983.

Discussion of Bill McKnight's suitability for the position of Treaty Commissioner in Saskatchewan.

Discusses concerns raised following allegations of financial irregularities at First Nations University of Canada.

Reflects on First Nations people's philosophies of death and how media and public officials need to respect that culture and tradition.

Cuthand reports on three events: the aftermath of Hurricane Felix; Judge Steven Point becomes the first Aboriginal Lt.-Gov. in B.C.; Canadian government fails to show support to the Kelowna Accord.

Discusses the hardships suffered by residents along Miskito Coast in Nicaragua and Honduras during Hurricane Felix in 2007.

Discusses an international indigenous women's conference, hosted by the Native Women's Association of Canada, that spoke of the alarming rates of physical and sexual abuse in aboriginal communities.

Presents some historical background and a look at forthcoming residential school settlement payments to former students.

Examines the poor water quality on many First Nations reserves.

Describes the Crow Fair powwow and rodeo that accommodates more than 40,000 people for a week-long event.

Argues that in inner cities the rate of HIV and AIDS is much higher than the national average, and it's found mainly among Aboriginal people.

Commentary on Paul Martin's Liberal minority government, (2004-2006) in relation to Aboriginal concerns.

Reflects on the long political career of John Munro, former Minister of Indian Affairs, who died on August 20, 2003.

Supports the Cree Nation's proposal of a wellness centre, which will include a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) clinic, on the urban reserve land in Saskatoon.