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A new 25-year gaming agreement between the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) and the province of Saskatchewan is one step closer to becoming reality, following the signing of an agreement in principle on April 25.
FSIN Chief Perry Bellegarde and Ron Osika, minister of Government Relations and chairperson of the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA…
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When the Treaty 4 executive council took a look at the economic possibilities of ethanol, it liked what it saw.
But it's a bit soon for the organization to start to enter into agreements for ethanol production, said File Hills Qu'Appelle Tribal Council (FHQTC) representative president Ron Crowe.
Late last month, The Treaty 4 Trust and the Melville Regional Ethanol…
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Wanuskewin Heritage Park and the University of Saskatchewan are joining forces to improve awareness and understanding of First Nations culture among all people in Saskatchewan.
The two organizations signed a memorandum of understanding on April 25, creating a partnership that was almost a year in the making.
"The agreement in spirit is an agreement that acknowledges…
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This year's Saskatchewan First Nations Circle of Honour Banquet and Awards gala is fast approaching, and organizers, nominees and guests are all looking forward to an uplifting evening that will proudly highlight the achievements and initiatives of the province's Aboriginal community.
Scheduled to coincide with the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) Chiefs…
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The Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST) is offering a new course on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) to students across the province, and potentially around the world.
The 45- hour non-credit course is designed to help adult educators, caregivers and others interested in learning more about FAS, providing them with information on the different…
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The Aboriginal Committee of the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour is hosting a conference to examine the problems and opportunities involved in increasing the number of Aboriginal people employed in Saskatchewan.
The Building a Representative Workforce Conference will take place May 30 to June 1 at the Echo Valley Conference Centre near Fort Qu'Appelle.
Aboriginal…
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Jason Mercredi, a Grade 12 student from La Ronge, was one of five people from across the country selected as this year's Metis youth role models at the National Metis Youth Conference held in Vancouver April 26.
Mercredi was chosen as a role model in the personal achievement category.
"I am not quite sure of any awesome gifts that I possess," Mercredi said after…
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On April 25, the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College (SIFC) held an honoring circle to celebrate the success of its students and recognize the contributions of organizations that provided more than $30,000 in donations and scholarships.
The awards ceremony and reception were held at the Saskatchewan Centre of the Arts in Regina and honored 20 students for their academic…
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An unseasonably late snowstorm may have raged outside, but the ice inside Saskatoon's Hub City Curling Club on the evening of April 1 was smooth, unobstructed and sparkling under the scrutiny of dozens of curling fans. After four days of intense competition, the 2002 National Aboriginal Curling Championship had reached its final draw, and no one was too concerned with the…
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You could say Adele Pete's company, Muskwa Designs, is a dream come true.
Through Muskwa Designs, Adele creates Native design graduation gowns, featuring appliques of feathers, eagles, bears, buffalo, or whatever the customer requests.
The company is a family affair, with Adele's two sisters - Yvonne Pete, who also lives on Little Pine, and Loretta Hall, who lives…
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With the cost of attending post-secondary education constantly on the rise, most students can use all the help they can get to finance their studies. One way to get that help is through scholarships.
According to Diedre Desmarais, registrar and director of student services with Saskatchewan Indian Federated College (SIFC), the best place to start your search for the…
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Saskatchewan Indian Federated College (SIFC) campuses in Regina, Saskatoon, Prince Albert and La Ronge joined together in celebration on March 25, with each location hosting a pipe ceremony and feast. This is the second year the SIFC has hosted a spring feast at each of its campuses across the province.
"We have a lot to be grateful for," said Jo-Ann Episkenew, academic…
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The old Balcarres Union Hospital has a new lease on life.
The former hospital, now converted to a personal care home, welcomed its first resident in March.
The moving-in day caps a year of renovations to the Balcarres Personal Care Home and new economic opportunity, and responsibility, for the File Hills Agency, the home's owners.
For the chief administrator…
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The scenic Fort Qu'Appelle Valley will provide the backdrop for a three day gathering designed for sharing information about current Aboriginal literacy initiatives, and to discuss where to go from here.
The Mamawenig "Sharing and Celebrating Our Knowledge" Provincial Aboriginal Literacy Gathering will be held May 14 to 16 at the Echo Valley Conference Centre, located…
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The File Hills Qu'Appelle Tribal Council (FHQTC) hopes that an original staple of the diet of First Nations people will become the new "health food" in one of the world's most lucrative markets.
They're hoping that organic bannock is the key to opening an overseas market for First Nations-produced organic crops, targeting consumers in Germany.
Under direction of an…