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Saskatchewan Sage

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Saskatchewan Sage -
The Aboriginal Newspaper of Saskatchewan
published monthly since October 1996.

Contributing Editor: Shari Narine

With more than 8500 copies distributed monthly via Canada Post and newstands, Saskatchewan Sage is your most effective means of reaching Saskatchewan's Aboriginal people.

Another delay in murder trial
Compiled by Shari Narine
  Nine years following the death of 25-year-old University of Saskatchewan student Daleen Bosse, the man accused in her murder has yet to stand trial. On April 15, Douglas Hales, 34, opted for new legal representation and the trial has been...
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medals awarded
Compiled by Shari Narine
Cree Elder Tony Cote with Lieutenant-Governor Vaughn Solomon Schofield was one of two recent recipients of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal. Both Cote and Métis educator and social worker Rose Richardson of Green Lake received recognition for a...
Improve educational outcomes
Compiled by Shari Narine
  The Joint Task Force on Improving Education and Employment Outcomes for First Nations and Métis People was delivered in the Legislature on April 15. The report, Voice, Vision and Leadership: A Place for All, is the work of the Federation of...
FSIN report indicates educational funding disparity
Compiled by Shari Narine
  At the end of March, the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations released a report indicating that First Nation education receives 40 to 50 per cent less funding for instruction than provincial schools. The report found that First Nations...
Program available to Métis businesses
Compiled by Shari Narine
SaskMétis Economic Development Corp. has signed an agreement with Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada to deliver a grant contribution program to Métis businesses in Saskatchewan.  The Métis Assistance Program will be similar to...
Alliance to push tougher stand for rights
Compiled by Shari Narine
  An Assembly of First Nation’s hosted National Treaty Forum held at Whitecap Dakota First Nation at the end of March has resulted in the creation of a new National Treaty Alliance that would take a tougher stand on treaty rights. “There’s a...
Jonathan no longer vice-chief for FSIN
Compiled by Shari Narine
  The first woman to hold an executive position with the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations has lost her position as First Vice Chief. On April 17, the FSIN’s Appeal Tribunal ruled in favour of Sheldon Wuttenee, who challenged the...
New president, board chair for FNUniv
Compiled by Shari Narine
  After serving less than two years as president of First Nations University of Canada, Doyle Anderson has resigned stating family health as the reason. Anderson was appointed in 2011. Juliano Tupone, the university’s current vice president of...
Program available to Métis businesses
Compiled by Shari Narine
SaskMétis Economic Development Corp. has signed an agreement with Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada to deliver a grant contribution program to Métis businesses in Saskatchewan.  The Métis Assistance Program will be similar to...
Provincial budget provides funding relief
Compiled by Shari Narine
  Targeted funding for programs and initiatives that benefit First Nations and Métis received a 6.2 per cent budget increase in the 2013-14 Saskatchewan budget.  The Ministry of Economy is to receive a $3.1-million increase to $29.8...

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