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Speaking on the first day of the Special Chiefs Assembly on Dec. 4, Onion Lake Cree Nation Chief Wallace Fox urged fellow chiefs and Assembly of First Nations leaders to take at least the first day of the three days of meetings to Parliament Hill. While that did not happen, there was an impromptu march on Parliament Hill at noon on the first day. The assembly concluded with…
TCU Place in Saskatoon will host the 20th annual Indspire Awards on Feb. 15, 2013. The awards celebrate the significant contributions of Indigenous people in Canada and promote self-esteem and pride for the community and showcase the success of individuals who have the discipline, drive and determination to set high standards and accomplish their goals. Four of the…
A provincial recreational grant is now available for indoor rinks on First Nations. The Community Rink Affordability Grant, launched in the fall, supports operating costs and small capital upgrades at ice pads across the province. “We heard from First Nations communities that this support will help increase activity levels in their communities and improve their overall quality of life,” said…
An Elder with the Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation recently presented a black and white photo of her adopted uncle, Louis Philippe Adelard Standing Buffalo, the son of Chief Standing Buffalo, to band council members at a ceremony in Regina. Irene Jacques also gave the band Louis Philippe Adelard's last will and testament. He died on June 21, 1922. Jacques had been keeping the documents…
The third Saskatchewan class to participate in SaskEnergy’s Building Environmental Aboriginal Human Resources (BEAHR) environmental monitoring program recently graduated. BEAHR is a partnership between Environmental Careers Organization of Canada and the Aboriginal Human Resources Council, and offers a variety of employment-focused programs across Canada. In 2011,…
mispon’s fourth biannual film festival is underway in Regina, taking place over four weekends in four different locations in December. It is called “Messengers from Mother Earth: A New Beginning.” The mispon Film Festival has been held every two years beginning in 2006 to showcase Indigenous filmmakers. Along with hosting an Indigenous Film Festival, mispon, a Regina based non-profit…
The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations is suggesting that PFRA pasture patrons work collaboratively with the Treaty Land Entitlement First Nations to discuss options on how First Nations can acquire the PFRA lands. “In early days of Treaty Land Entitlement negotiations, both the federal and provincial governments offered the First Nations the PFRA pastures lands as…
A judge has found a gravel contract between Red Pheasant First Nation and W. Downer Holdings Ltd. invalid. In his written ruling from Battleford Court of Queen's Bench, Justice Brian Scherman said because the contract wasn’t approved at a band council meeting it was not binding on Red Pheasant. In 2010 Red Pheasant Chief Stewart Baptiste entered into two contracts with W. Downer Holdings for…
New space at the Regina Transition House will allow shelter staff to offer safe housing and transitional support services to more women and children trying to rebuild their lives after experiencing domestic violence.
“The most difficult time for the women we serve is when they have made the brave decision to leave an abuser and come to our shelter. Shelter staff often make the…
The Muskoday First Nation and the Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division have signed an agreement to work together and honour, value and equate Indigenous knowledge with mainstream teachings. Muskoday First Nation Chief Austin Bear said, “This is not an idle, meaningless understanding to be set aside by others. We’re talking about education. (It’s) critical. (It’s) important. We have to…
Last month the Saskatoon Tribal Council and Saskatoon Health Region signed a Memorandum of Understanding. The MOU builds a framework aimed at integrating First Nations and Métis communities in the city’s health sector. STC Chief Felix Thomas said his organization will recruit employees for the health region in hopes they can be retained there. STC will also help Aboriginal businesses get…
An agreement signed between the provincial government and the Lac La Ronge Indian Child and Family Services Agency will come into full effect by Dec. 1, giving authority for child and family services for both on- and off-reserve residents to the La Ronge band. The agency took over child protection and foster care services to off-reserve residents in La Ronge, Air Ronge, Pinehouse, Brabant Lake…
Elliott Kahpeaysewat, former Chief of the Moosomin First Nation, is challenging his dismissal by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada. The department says an independent investigation found evidence that Kahpeaysewat gave money to multiple electors for their votes in the January election for chief and council. However, Kahpeaysewat says affidavits filed against him were…
The provincial government will be monitoring the operation of Northern Bear online casino to check out the legalities. Bernie Shepherd, CEO of Northern Bear, began operating the online casino on Nov. 5. Provincial approval is required by Canadian gambling laws and the province has not given the go-ahead to the venture. “I’m establishing our jurisdiction,” said Shepherd. The online casino is…
Following the presentation of medals and banners, former Chief Lorne Wadikata, of the Wahpeton Dakota First Nation, spoke about the King George III medal.
Standing Buffalo Dakota, Wahpeton Dakota and Whitecap Dakota First Nations accepted flags and medals from the Canadian government on behalf of their communities for their involvement in the War of 1812. While the war was fought mainly…