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Sometimes it only takes 30 seconds for your life to change.
When Travis Youngchief, 31, attended a powwow almost three years ago in Frog Lake, he had no idea his life would take on a new direction.
As he watched a young boy named Sundance Wapass, who was about seven years-old at the time, celebrate his Aboriginal culture by participating in the event, Youngchief…
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When Albert Scott was taken away from his Saulteaux-speaking home as a child to attend residential school, he learned a new language-English-in less than a year. As an adult, he's used his own experience as inspiration, believing that if as a child he could learn English so quickly, why not tap into that same potential among children in his community to teach them Saulteaux?…
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There are places in this world that are naturally inspiring, that seem to draw artists, writers and musicians like moths to flame. Think Italy during the Renaissance, where da Vinci and Michelangelo gifted the world with some of the greatest artistic creations ever made. Think Paris throughout the 20th century, where masters like Hemingway and Picasso drew inspiration for some…
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Working closely with the Aboriginal community in northern Saskatchewan has always been a part of the way Cameco has done business. Now, the company's efforts have been recognized with receipt of a gold level achievement hallmark from the Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR) program.
The company received the recognition in Toronto Feb. 12 at the Circle for 2015 gala…
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Anyone who has ever questioned the value of education obviously never met Rosalie Tsannie. Tsannie, the 43-year old director of education for the Hatchet Lake First Nation, has dedicated her life to learning, and it has certainly paid off for both herself and the hundreds of students she has interacted with over her long and rewarding teaching career.
In 1999, she became…
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Solomon Carriere is very proud of his roots and the traditions he grew up with. A Metis from Cumberland House, Carriere has found inspiration from those traditions for both his professional and recreational pursuits.
Carriere recently took part in the Canadian Challenge Dogsled Race, a 48-hour race from Prince Albert to La Ronge that began in P.A. on Feb. 14.
"My…
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Young Aboriginal athletes from across Saskatchewan will gather on Keeseekoose First Nation at the end of March to compete in this year's Saskatchewan First Nations Winter Games. Over 2,000 athletes are expected to converge on the Keeseekoose area to display their athleticism and battle for the title as the province's best.
"In total there are nine tribal and two…
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There have been a lot of changes for Chester Knight since the release of his last CD. He's has a new band member, a new manager, a new talent agency, a new record company, and is awaiting the release of a new CD.
And, fresh off a performance at the Grammyfest in Los Angeles, Knight and his band, The Wind, are gearing up for a summer of touring in the United States and…
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Improving the state of education is one of the few goals shared by virtually all Saskatchewan residents. Everyone, after all, wants the best for their children, and education is one of the surest routes to a bright, prosperous future. The Saskatchewan Teacher's Federation (STF) certainly supports this goal, offering dozens of conferences and workshops each year for its members…
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The provincial government has thrown its support behind a plan to create a school system that provides all students with the supports they need in order to learn.
The School Plus model, which came out of the Role of the School Task Force Report released last spring, received provincial endorsement in late February.
Through implementation of the model, Saskatchewan…
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In an effort to build a stronger community, Onion Lake First Nation has developed a family wellness program. Tending to Our Home Fires is a two day workshop, to be held April 3 to 5 at Eagle View High School, which will provide people from the community and surrounding area a chance to heal.
"We are trying to target different parts of the family," said Vivian Whitstone,…
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International Women's Day is an event that has been observed around the world for over 80 years. Tracing its beginnings back to the early 20th century women's rights movements in North America and Europe, the day was originally envisioned as a time for asserting female political and social rights. Over its long history, it has evolved into a day of celebration, a day to review…
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The Saskatchewan Indian Federated College (SIFC) is taking the lead role in forming and running a new Indigenous People's Health Research Centre, becoming the first First Nations-run institute to get involved in what will become a country-wide health research network.
The SIFC is partnering with the University of Regina (U of R) and the University of Saskatchewan (U of S)…
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Wanuskewin Heritage Park, located just north of Saskatoon on a picturesque piece of land bordering the South Saskatchewan River, has already accomplished much in its 10 years of existence. In this span, the park has grown from an ambitious but unproven dream to a world class cultural and tourism facility that now attracts thousands of visitors per month. On March 6, the…
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People around the world working to preserve and promote Indigenous languages now have a new tool at their disposal, thanks to the launch of the First Voices Aboriginal Languages Resource.
First Voices is a project of the First Peoples' Heritage, Language & Culture Council (FPHLCC) a B.C. based Aboriginal organization that has been working to support Aboriginal language…