Cuthand, Doug

Reviews the history behind the signing of the treaties in Canada and determines they were negotiated on site and First Nations wishes were taken seriously.

Relates three disasters in Saskatchewan that led to the signing of numbered treaties starting with Treaty 4 in 1874.

Contends that the five dollar treaty day payout indicates the importance of treaty negotiations.

Discusses the historical significance and benefits of Treaty.

Reflects on annual treaty days, a symbol of the past and the ongoing treaty obligations.

Reviews a brief history of Treaty 4, Treaty 5, and Treaty 6.

Looks at the three historical phases of First Nations health and the right to Medicare according to Treaty Six.

Reflects on the success of the Treaty Land Entitlement Agreement for Saskatchewan First Nations.

Columnist comments on the Treaty 6 medicine chest clause.

Discussion of the late Mary Kam also known as Mary Wuttunee and the late Bobby Bird who was an executive member in the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations.

Report on an episode from a biographical series on the Aboriginal People's Television Network (APTN) about a wrestler and political leader.

Contends that to improve overall health an integration of knowledge about environmental and lifestyle issues into the health care field's scarce resources is necessary.

Argues that the Federal government knew about the state of First Nations living conditions and budget shortfalls prior to its latest budget.

Highlights Jim Buller, of Saskatoon, founder of the Native Theatre School in Toronto.

Discusses positive changes in the lives of Aboriginal women through higher education and changing attitudes.

Argues that the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations and the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples don't address all the needs of First Nations people living in urban Saskatchewan.

Suggests that the Red Pheasant First Nation urban reserve in North Battleford, has the potential for great success.

Outlines the success of commercial urban reserves; such as Muskeg Lake in Saskatoon.

Tribute to the life of Senator Myles Venne, 1918-2007, of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations and former Chief of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band.

Tribute to the life and legacy of the late FSIN (Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations) Senator Myles Venne.

Tribute to the life and legacy of the late FSIN (Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations) Senator Myles Venne.

Article commemorates the accomplishments of a noted leader and representative of Aboriginal war veterans.

Comments on several current topics including Aboriginal veterans at the ceremonial march on Remembrance Day, artist Allen Sapp winning the Governor General's Award for illustrations in the children's book The Song Within Our Heart, the Frank Calder Treaty case and elections at Big River First Nation.

States that reserves need to recycle money through economic development by constructing more housing, not exporting cash off the reserve.

Observations of the resistance and determination of the Mohawk people in the Oka crisis, which became a source of pride within the First Nations community across Canada.