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More than 10 years after Leo LaChance was shot to death by white supremacist Carney Nerland, a sculpture of LaChance has been unveiled near the site where he fell.
The sculpture was unveiled Sept. 27 on the grounds of the new provincial courthouse on River Street in Prince Albert, on the same block where LaChance was killed.
LaChance, a Native trapper, died Jan. 28…
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Saskatchewan Justice is working to improve its relationship with the province's Aboriginal people, according to Maxine Hodgson.
Hodgson is director of the Aboriginal and Northern Justice Initiatives branch of Saskatchewan Justice, a new branch of the department established last fall.
"The branch," Hodgson explained, "has a special role. It's a policy role, but also…
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Saskatchewan Justice is working to improve its relationship with the province's Aboriginal people, according to Maxine Hodgson.
Hodgson is director of the Aboriginal and Northern Justice Initiatives branch of Saskatchewan Justice, a new branch of the department established last fall.
"The branch," Hodgson explained, "has a special role. It's a policy role, but also…
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Mistawasis First Nation has reached an agreement with the federal government that will see $16.3 million in compensation going to the band.
The agreement, announced Sept. 28, settles a grievance dating back to the early 1900s, when the First Nation lost 18,000 acres of reserve land in what it claimed was an invalid surrender.
Mistawasis First Nation, which is…
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Mistawasis First Nation has reached an agreement with the federal government that will see $16.3 million in compensation going to the band.
The agreement, announced Sept. 28, settles a grievance dating back to the early 1900s, when the First Nation lost 18,000 acres of reserve land in what it claimed was an invalid surrender.
Mistawasis First Nation, which is…
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Actor and musician Tom Jackson has been recognized for his contributions to the province of Saskatchewan, receiving the Saskatchewan Distinguished Service Award.
Jackson was one of three recipients of this year's award, given to non-residents of Saskatchewan who contribute to the province's economy and society.
Jackson, who is originally from Saskatchewan but who…
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Actor and musician Tom Jackson has been recognized for his contributions to the province of Saskatchewan, receiving the Saskatchewan Distinguished Service Award.
Jackson was one of three recipients of this year's award, given to non-residents of Saskatchewan who contribute to the province's economy and society.
Jackson, who is originally from Saskatchewan but who…
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Three Saskatchewan First Nations are joining forces to develop a golf and country club.
Whitecap Dakota First Nation, Muskeg Lake Cree Nation and Lac La Ronge Indian band will be partners in the Dakota Dunes Golf and Country Club.
Willows Golf and Country Club Holdings Inc. of Saskatoon have signed an agreement with the partners to handle management, administration…
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Three Saskatchewan First Nations are joining forces to develop a golf and country club.
Whitecap Dakota First Nation, Muskeg Lake Cree Nation and Lac La Ronge Indian band will be partners in the Dakota Dunes Golf and Country Club.
Willows Golf and Country Club Holdings Inc. of Saskatoon have signed an agreement with the partners to handle management, administration…
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Organizations working to improve literacy among Aboriginal people in Saskatchewan are being given a helping hand by the Saskatchewan Aboriginal Literacy Project, a two-year joint venture of the Yorkton Tribal Council and the Dumont Technical Institute.
Two initiatives being planned as part of the project include developing a directory of Aboriginal literacy programs, and…
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Organizations working to improve literacy among Aboriginal people in Saskatchewan are being given a helping hand by the Saskatchewan Aboriginal Literacy Project, a two-year joint venture of the Yorkton Tribal Council and the Dumont Technical Institute.
Two initiatives being planned as part of the project include developing a directory of Aboriginal literacy programs, and…
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With a swipe of the wire-cutters, federal Industry Minister Brian Tobin sliced the ribbon-wrapped computer cable, and officially linked northern Saskatchewan to the watching world.
Broadcast live over the World Wide Web on Aug. 21, the official launch of the Headwaters Project-a three-year infotech-nology project sponsored by Tobin's department -was a grand affair, full…
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With a swipe of the wire-cutters, federal Industry Minister Brian Tobin sliced the ribbon-wrapped computer cable, and officially linked northern Saskatchewan to the watching world.
Broadcast live over the World Wide Web on Aug. 21, the official launch of the Headwaters Project-a three-year infotech-nology project sponsored by Tobin's department -was a grand affair, full…
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Heading north?
You bring the tent; we'll provide the sunsets. Stow along your camera; don't forget your boots and your paddles. Get packed for relaxation.
Northern Saskatchewan is filled with everything you need to unwind, largely because it isn't filled up with a lot of ... stuff.
The lands and waters of the La Ronge area are still very much pristine.
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Heading north?
You bring the tent; we'll provide the sunsets. Stow along your camera; don't forget your boots and your paddles. Get packed for relaxation.
Northern Saskatchewan is filled with everything you need to unwind, largely because it isn't filled up with a lot of ... stuff.
The lands and waters of the La Ronge area are still very much pristine.
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