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Brendan Whitecap seems to have the golden touch when it comes to traditional First Nations drumming. Each of the three years he has entered the Battlefords Kiwanis Music Festival, he has come home with first prize in the solo category.
This year, his solo, which he wrote, was dedicated to his grandmother, who he lives with on Moosomin First Nation. Whitecap was also…
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The efforts and accomplishments of young people from across Saskatchewan were officially recognized on April 30, as the sixth annual SaskTel Aboriginal Youth Awards of Excellence were handed out.
The theme of this year's awards ceremony was Honouring Our Heritage by Building Leaders for Tomorrow, a suitable sentiment for an event recognizing the accomplishments of a group…
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Negotiations are ongoing between Muskeg Lake Cree Nation and the provincial government over plans to develop a wellness clinic on urban reserve lands, said Muskeg Lake business advisor Lester Lafond, but the First Nation is keeping it's options open.
The First Nation hopes to develop a health mall on its urban reserve in Saskatoon, which would basically provide one-stop…
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With six simple words on April 29, the Supreme Court of Canada ended a 12-year battle over the off-reserve, tax-exempt status of Treaty 8 people.
"Dismissed with costs to respondent" was the only direction from the Supreme Court to those seeking leave to argue Benoit versus the Crown before Canada's highest court.
The Benoit case set out to persuade Canadian courts…
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The Saskatoon Tribal Council has entered into an agreement with the Saskatoon Public School Division and the provincial government to work together to encourage Aboriginal youth to finish high school, and to pursue post-secondary educations.
The agreement, signed on Feb. 20, will also see the three partners working together to increase the number of Aboriginal employees…
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Growing up on James Smith First Nation, Rick Sanderson didn't like the sight of the RCMP cruisers he saw driving through his community. Now, he drives one of them.
Speaking at a Feb. 18 awards banquet held during the Lac La Ronge Indian band's 10th annual Northern Youth Conference, Cpl. Sanderson shared his early impressions of law enforcement.
"It seemed like they…
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Aboriginal youth are being invited to join with other young people from across Saskatchewan to have their say in how to celebrate and preserve the province's cultural diversity.
The Youth Action Now program, launched March 1, is a joint project of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress-Saskatchewan Provincial Council and the Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan, with funding…
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Dr. Ron Martin likes being his own boss. In fact, that was one of reasons why he chose a career in dentistry.
"When you're your own boss, you can set your own hours. You can work when you want to, hire who you want to. There's a lot of flexibility. If there are certain events or things happening, you can schedule around it," said Martin.
In 1990, Martin, a member…
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People from across the province involved in educating First Nations and Metis children will get a chance to share their experiences during this year's Awasis conference, being held at the Saskatoon Inn from April 28 to 30.
The conference is organized each year by Awasis, a special subject council of the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation that works to improve the education…
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When the Sakewew high school childcare centre opened its doors last September, its goal was to encourage young parents to stay in school by providing them with accessible and affordable childcare. Funded by both the federal and provincial government, the facility was created in response to the needs identified by students.
"Feedback we were getting from students was that…
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Remember that March 1 deadline for signing a government consent form or doing without non-insured health care? Forget about it. The deadline is history. The government has changed its mind.
The government has scrapped the universal, national consent form after facing an aggressive lobby against it by First Nations and Inuit leaders and much suspicion from people that the…
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In an effort to raise awareness within the Aboriginal community about violence perpetrated against women and girls, the Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company (SNTC) produced three performances of The Vagina Monologues in Saskatoon, Prince Albert and Regina on February 14, 17 and 20 respectively.
Written by Eve Ensler, The Vagina Monologues is an award-winning play about…
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How far does a writer go for a good story? In the case of Floyd Favel, the journey took him half way around the world.
Favel's newest play, The Sleeping Land, premiered Feb. 17 at Regina's Globe Theatre.
In addition to being the author, Favel, who is originally from Poundmaker First Nation, is the director and one of three actors in the play. He stars with Tracey…
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The community of Prince Albert lost one of its leading citizens with the passing of Bernice Sayese. Sayese was diagnosed with cancer in January 2003 and lost her battle with the disease on March 4. Sayese, who in 2002 became the first Aboriginal woman to be named Prince Albert's Citizen of the Year, was probably best known for her work with the long running Voices of the North…
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This year's production of Voices of the North took place in Prince Albert Feb. 12 to 14, drawing about 2,000 music fans to the annual showcase of Aboriginal talent.
Among the performers who took to the stage for this year's showcase were Curtis Ledoux, Tammy Cashene, Donna Bill, Terri-Anne Strongarm, Teagan Littlechief and Sandy Bird. Mo Tourand, Darren Gardiner, Donnie…