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Saskatchewan Sage

Saskatchewan Sage

Launched in 1996. A news publication specifically designed to serve the Indigenous people of Saskatchewan.

  • December 15, 2001
  • Pamela Green, Sage Writer, Onion Lake

Page 6

The statistics are shocking, the reality grim, and with the rate of incidence at least four times higher than the national average, diabetes poses a very serious and challenging health problem for all First Nations people in this country

At Onion Lake First Nation, with 25 years of clinical observation, research and practical experience under the belt, and a brand new…

  • December 15, 2001
  • Pamela Green, Sage Writer, Onion Lake

Page 6

The statistics are shocking, the reality grim, and with the rate of incidence at least four times higher than the national average, diabetes poses a very serious and challenging health problem for all First Nations people in this country

At Onion Lake First Nation, with 25 years of clinical observation, research and practical experience under the belt, and a brand new…

  • December 15, 2001
  • Denis Okanee Angus, Sage Columnist

Page 5

Last month I wrote about how important it is to be a dad who's really involved in raising his children. We have six kids we are responsible for (and it seems there's always a few others hanging around.) There are three boys and three girls. It's coming close to Valentine's Day so it's only natural that a guy is thinking about his girls. This picture is of my daughter Kate. She…

  • December 15, 2001
  • Denis Okanee Angus, Sage Columnist

Page 5

Last month I wrote about how important it is to be a dad who's really involved in raising his children. We have six kids we are responsible for (and it seems there's always a few others hanging around.) There are three boys and three girls. It's coming close to Valentine's Day so it's only natural that a guy is thinking about his girls. This picture is of my daughter Kate. She…

  • December 15, 2001
  • Letter to the Editor

Page 4

Dear Editor:

The Royal Commission on Aboriginal People Report had some of its contents addressed by Indian Affairs Minister Jane Stewart, whose statements satisfied some and insulted others.

It took her only a few minutes to grandstand with her tears and quivering "regrets," while it took years to break and erode our Native cultures, languages and lands.

We,…

  • December 15, 2001
  • Letter to the Editor

Page 4

Dear Editor:

The Royal Commission on Aboriginal People Report had some of its contents addressed by Indian Affairs Minister Jane Stewart, whose statements satisfied some and insulted others.

It took her only a few minutes to grandstand with her tears and quivering "regrets," while it took years to break and erode our Native cultures, languages and lands.

We,…

  • December 15, 2001
  • Paul Barnsley, Sage Writer, Ottawa

Page 3

The federal government wants a fresh start in its relationship with Aboriginal people in Canada. On Jan. 7, two federal cabinet members unveiled the action plan they say the federal government will follow to make that new beginning a reality.

Indian Affairs Minister Jane Stewart and Ralph Goodale, the federal Interlocutor for Metis and non-status Aboriginal people, were…

  • December 15, 2001
  • Paul Barnsley, Sage Writer, Ottawa

Page 3

The federal government wants a fresh start in its relationship with Aboriginal people in Canada. On Jan. 7, two federal cabinet members unveiled the action plan they say the federal government will follow to make that new beginning a reality.

Indian Affairs Minister Jane Stewart and Ralph Goodale, the federal Interlocutor for Metis and non-status Aboriginal people, were…

  • December 15, 2001
  • Paul Barnsley, Sage Writer, Ottawa

Page 2

The two main proponents of the federal government's response to the report of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples have been traveling the country, explaining the Jan. 7 announcement to chiefs, Aboriginal people and the media.

Assembly of First Nations National Chief Phil Fontaine and Indian Affairs Minister Jane Stewart are spreading the word that Gathering Strength…

  • December 15, 2001
  • Paul Barnsley, Sage Writer, Ottawa

Page 2

The two main proponents of the federal government's response to the report of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples have been traveling the country, explaining the Jan. 7 announcement to chiefs, Aboriginal people and the media.

Assembly of First Nations National Chief Phil Fontaine and Indian Affairs Minister Jane Stewart are spreading the word that Gathering Strength…

  • December 15, 2001
  • Brian Cross, Sage Writer, Regina

Page 10

To event co-ordinator Glen Pratt, the 1998 Saskatchewan Indian Winter Games are about more than games and medals. For Pratt, the annual winter games are as much about participation, developing opportunities and promoting positive lifestyle choices for Aboriginal youths in the province.

As many as 2,500 athletes are expected to participate in the 1998 Saskatchewan Winter…

  • December 15, 2001
  • Brian Cross, Sage Writer, Regina

Page 10

To event co-ordinator Glen Pratt, the 1998 Saskatchewan Indian Winter Games are about more than games and medals. For Pratt, the annual winter games are as much about participation, developing opportunities and promoting positive lifestyle choices for Aboriginal youths in the province.

As many as 2,500 athletes are expected to participate in the 1998 Saskatchewan Winter…

  • December 15, 2001
  • Rob McKinley, Sage Writer, Red Pheasant First Nation

Page 9

Pam Vargas Solis, 38, is back in school after a 20 year break, but the mother of two from the Red Pheasant First Nation in Saskatchewan didn't go back for 'readin', writin' and 'rithmatic. She went back for her own special three "R's." Vargas Solis is back at school for Recognition, Responsibility and Recipes.

She is in her last half of the SAIT one year Professional…

  • December 15, 2001
  • Rob McKinley, Sage Writer, Red Pheasant First Nation

Page 9

Pam Vargas Solis, 38, is back in school after a 20 year break, but the mother of two from the Red Pheasant First Nation in Saskatchewan didn't go back for 'readin', writin' and 'rithmatic. She went back for her own special three "R's." Vargas Solis is back at school for Recognition, Responsibility and Recipes.

She is in her last half of the SAIT one year Professional…

  • December 15, 2001
  • Pamela Green and Norman Moyah, Sage Writers, Onion Lake

Page 7

Nothing succeeds like success, especially when it seems to snowball in every direction, and success has opened the floodgates of interest across Alberta and Saskatchewan in the cutting-edge work being done in the Cree Immersion Program at Onion Lake First Nation.

It all started, according to Brian MacDonald, soon after Saskatchewan Sage published an article in the January…