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Saskatchewan Sage

Saskatchewan Sage

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

  • November 8, 2001
  • Sage Staff

Page 7

A new Web site dedicated to First Nations Veterans in Saskatchewan is up and running in time for Remembrance Day.

The site, Remembering Our Heroes: Saskatchewan First Nations Veterans, was created by the Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Centre in partnership with the Saskatchewan First Nations Veterans Association and Canada's Digital Collections.

The Web site contains…

  • November 8, 2001
  • Sage Staff

Page 7

A new Web site dedicated to First Nations Veterans in Saskatchewan is up and running in time for Remembrance Day.

The site, Remembering Our Heroes: Saskatchewan First Nations Veterans, was created by the Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Centre in partnership with the Saskatchewan First Nations Veterans Association and Canada's Digital Collections.

The Web site contains…

  • November 8, 2001
  • Sage Staff

Page 7

A new Web site dedicated to First Nations Veterans in Saskatchewan is up and running in time for Remembrance Day.

The site, Remembering Our Heroes: Saskatchewan First Nations Veterans, was created by the Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Centre in partnership with the Saskatchewan First Nations Veterans Association and Canada's Digital Collections.

The Web site contains…

  • November 8, 2001
  • Stephen LaRose, Sage Writer, Saskatoon

Page 6

The Europeans weren't the only ones liberated during the Second World War.

For many First Nations men, life in the armed forces was their first experience of a life without racism, of a life without being second-class citizens.

But when they came home, said Saskatchewan First Nations Veterans Association Grand Chief Howard Anderson, their efforts weren't appreciated…

  • November 8, 2001
  • Paul Barnsley, Sage Writer, Brantford Ontario

Page 4

Canadian Heritage Minister Sheila Copps handed out a cheque at Brantford's Pine Tree Native Friendship Centre on Oct. 11; the minister told this publication it won't be the last.

Interim funding of $898,992 was announced by the minister. The funds will assist with the delivery of programs. Eighteen friendship centres across the country will receive about $50,000 each. In…

  • November 8, 2001
  • Sage Staff

Page 3

The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies has increased the number of computers available to its students, thanks to a donation from Imperial Tobacco.

The Montreal-based tobacco company has donated 218 IBM Pentium 233 computers to the institute. The donation will allow SIIT to provide hands-on training to students in information technology and computer technician…

  • November 8, 2001
  • Sage Staff

Page 3

The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies has increased the number of computers available to its students, thanks to a donation from Imperial Tobacco.

The Montreal-based tobacco company has donated 218 IBM Pentium 233 computers to the institute. The donation will allow SIIT to provide hands-on training to students in information technology and computer technician…

  • November 8, 2001
  • Sage Staff

Page 3

The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies has increased the number of computers available to its students, thanks to a donation from Imperial Tobacco.

The Montreal-based tobacco company has donated 218 IBM Pentium 233 computers to the institute. The donation will allow SIIT to provide hands-on training to students in information technology and computer technician…

  • November 8, 2001
  • Sage Staff

Page 3

The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies has increased the number of computers available to its students, thanks to a donation from Imperial Tobacco.

The Montreal-based tobacco company has donated 218 IBM Pentium 233 computers to the institute. The donation will allow SIIT to provide hands-on training to students in information technology and computer technician…

  • November 8, 2001
  • Ross Kimble, Sage Writer, Saskatoon

Page 2

"Human potential is something that is in everybody. It is a critical asset that sits inside and waits to be tapped."

These words were spoken by Alwyn Morris, the keynote speaker at the 4th Annual Aboriginal Youth Awards of Excellence, which took place at Saskatoon's Centennial Auditorium on Oct. 26. Morris certainly knows a thing or two about potential. As a Mohawk, he won…

  • November 8, 2001
  • Ross Kimble, Sage Writer, Saskatoon

Page 2

"Human potential is something that is in everybody. It is a critical asset that sits inside and waits to be tapped."

These words were spoken by Alwyn Morris, the keynote speaker at the 4th Annual Aboriginal Youth Awards of Excellence, which took place at Saskatoon's Centennial Auditorium on Oct. 26. Morris certainly knows a thing or two about potential. As a Mohawk, he won…

  • November 8, 2001
  • Ross Kimble, Sage Writer, Saskatoon

Page 2

"Human potential is something that is in everybody. It is a critical asset that sits inside and waits to be tapped."

These words were spoken by Alwyn Morris, the keynote speaker at the 4th Annual Aboriginal Youth Awards of Excellence, which took place at Saskatoon's Centennial Auditorium on Oct. 26. Morris certainly knows a thing or two about potential. As a Mohawk, he won…

  • November 8, 2001
  • Ross Kimble, Sage Writer, Saskatoon

Page 2

"Human potential is something that is in everybody. It is a critical asset that sits inside and waits to be tapped."

These words were spoken by Alwyn Morris, the keynote speaker at the 4th Annual Aboriginal Youth Awards of Excellence, which took place at Saskatoon's Centennial Auditorium on Oct. 26. Morris certainly knows a thing or two about potential. As a Mohawk, he won…

  • October 13, 2001
  • Marjorie Roden, Sage Writer, Prince Albert

Page 20

The seventh annual Prince Albert Metis Fall Festival was held Sept. 14, 15, and 16 and, according to organizers, the event was a success.

"I think this year is probably one of the best turnouts we've ever had," said Kevin Souter, president of the 2001 edition of the festival.

"We've got great dance troupes from all over the place, from Alberta, Manitoba. I believe…

  • October 13, 2001
  • Marjorie Roden, Sage Writer, Prince Albert

Page 20

The seventh annual Prince Albert Metis Fall Festival was held Sept. 14, 15, and 16 and, according to organizers, the event was a success.

"I think this year is probably one of the best turnouts we've ever had," said Kevin Souter, president of the 2001 edition of the festival.

"We've got great dance troupes from all over the place, from Alberta, Manitoba. I believe…