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The Cote First Nation recently celebrated the grand opening of the Chief Gabriel Cote Education Complex for kindergarten to Grade 12 students.
"This grand opening gives us the opportunity to reflect on a great accomplishment for our community," said Chief Severight. "We have built a facility that stands not only as a memorial to the rich history and culture of the Cote people, but as an…
The annual Back to Batoche event will be held on July 23, 24, 25, and 26 near the Batoche National Historic Site.
Minister responsible for Saskatchewan Metis Sports, Culture, Recreation and Youth Incorporation, Ralph Kennedy said that over the past 28 years, the event has proved an opportunity for thousands of Metis to celebrate their culture and heritage.
He said the…
The annual Back to Batoche event will be held on July 23, 24, 25, and 26 near the Batoche National Historic Site.
Minister responsible for Saskatchewan Metis Sports, Culture, Recreation and Youth Incorporation, Ralph Kennedy said that over the past 28 years, the event has proved an opportunity for thousands of Metis to celebrate their culture and heritage.
He said the…
Aboriginal people with disabilities are receiving support in helping them fully function in everyday situations. Over the next two years, the federal government will provide $700,000 for a clearing/connecting house for information needs.
"This will help to ensure that disabled Aboriginal people are provided with access to information they need to be able to participate more fully in…
Aboriginal people with disabilities are receiving support in helping them fully function in everyday situations. Over the next two years, the federal government will provide $700,000 for a clearing/connecting house for information needs.
"This will help to ensure that disabled Aboriginal people are provided with access to information they need to be able to participate more fully in…
As of July 1, emergency and outpatient medical services will not be provided at Kinistino Hospital during evenings, nights or weekends, but only from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, according to a recent release from Prince Albert health district.
Anyone with an emergency during evenings, nights or weekends is asked to proceed to either the Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert or the Melfort…
As of July 1, emergency and outpatient medical services will not be provided at Kinistino Hospital during evenings, nights or weekends, but only from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, according to a recent release from Prince Albert health district.
Anyone with an emergency during evenings, nights or weekends is asked to proceed to either the Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert or the Melfort…
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Northern Saskatchewan has achieved the highest participation rate of Aboriginal people in the mining industry for all regions of Canada, said Graham Guest, information officer at Saskatchewan Northern Affairs.
Out of the 1,075 employees working at mines in the province's northern region, 905 or 84.2 per cent of them are of Aboriginal ancestry. Aboriginal northerners…
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Northern Saskatchewan has achieved the highest participation rate of Aboriginal people in the mining industry for all regions of Canada, said Graham Guest, information officer at Saskatchewan Northern Affairs.
Out of the 1,075 employees working at mines in the province's northern region, 905 or 84.2 per cent of them are of Aboriginal ancestry. Aboriginal northerners…
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A chance at managing the forestry is what Aboriginal people in Saskatchewan want. They will get the opportunity to submit their requests at the National Aboriginal Forestry Association's third annual conference, which will take place in Prince Albert in September.
"Aboriginal people want to show the government that First Nations people are very capable of managing the…
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A chance at managing the forestry is what Aboriginal people in Saskatchewan want. They will get the opportunity to submit their requests at the National Aboriginal Forestry Association's third annual conference, which will take place in Prince Albert in September.
"Aboriginal people want to show the government that First Nations people are very capable of managing the…
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Members of Peepeekisis First Nation are hosting an arts and crafts trade fair promoting Aboriginal artists. It will be held in Regina.
Co-ordinators are optimistic the event, entitled Follow Your Dream Arts Festival, will become an annual occurrence. They are cautiously avoiding mistakes of previous shows held in Toronto and Vancouver by recognizing which ideas worked and…
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Members of Peepeekisis First Nation are hosting an arts and crafts trade fair promoting Aboriginal artists. It will be held in Regina.
Co-ordinators are optimistic the event, entitled Follow Your Dream Arts Festival, will become an annual occurrence. They are cautiously avoiding mistakes of previous shows held in Toronto and Vancouver by recognizing which ideas worked and…
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There are more than 28 million people in the world with HIV and AIDS, with one-half of all new infections occurring in young people under the age of 25.
These are statistics that most people don't want to think about.
But for author Darlene Meeds who worked as an environmental health office and spent years watching kids sick and dying in the streets of Vancouver,…
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There are more than 28 million people in the world with HIV and AIDS, with one-half of all new infections occurring in young people under the age of 25.
These are statistics that most people don't want to think about.
But for author Darlene Meeds who worked as an environmental health office and spent years watching kids sick and dying in the streets of Vancouver,…