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Do you have a favorite book written in the past year by a Saskatchewan writer? If so, you only have until the end of July to enter it as a nominee for this year's Saskatchewan Book Awards.
Nominations for books written between Oct. 1, 2000 and July 31, 2001 must be submitted by July 31. A second deadline of Sept. 30 has been set for books published between Aug. 1 and Sept…
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Okay. For the past few months, I've been writing about Aboriginal issues, thoughts and some ideologies. I've taken a token of responsibility as a young, Aboriginal male and hopefully, lived up to what my grandfathers may have wanted. So, as a young, Aboriginal male, what do I have to say about my white girlfriend?
I mean, I preach about keeping in touch with our heritage,…
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Okay. For the past few months, I've been writing about Aboriginal issues, thoughts and some ideologies. I've taken a token of responsibility as a young, Aboriginal male and hopefully, lived up to what my grandfathers may have wanted. So, as a young, Aboriginal male, what do I have to say about my white girlfriend?
I mean, I preach about keeping in touch with our heritage,…
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The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) is taking the federal government to court in an effort to protect the treaty right to hunt.
FSIN First Vice Chief Greg Ahenakew made the announcement June 7, saying the FSIN planned to challenge Bill C-68, the Firearms Act, which requires gun owners to register their weapons.
According to Ahenakew, the FSIN is…
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The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) is taking the federal government to court in an effort to protect the treaty right to hunt.
FSIN First Vice Chief Greg Ahenakew made the announcement June 7, saying the FSIN planned to challenge Bill C-68, the Firearms Act, which requires gun owners to register their weapons.
According to Ahenakew, the FSIN is…
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A happy event in the family of John and Bernadine Graham-anticipation of a new little traditional dancer or mutton buster-has given 12-year-old daughter Shanell a chance to carry on the jingle dress tradition, picking up where her mom has left off. With several generations of jingle dancers in the family, the transition has been seamless.
"I started dancing when I was a…
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A happy event in the family of John and Bernadine Graham-anticipation of a new little traditional dancer or mutton buster-has given 12-year-old daughter Shanell a chance to carry on the jingle dress tradition, picking up where her mom has left off. With several generations of jingle dancers in the family, the transition has been seamless.
"I started dancing when I was a…
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Nekaneet First Nation will be holding a Traditional Healing and Medicine Gathering from Aug. 27 to 30. This will be the second such gathering held in the historic Thunder Hills, near Cypress Hills in southwest Saskatchewan.
Nekaneet First Nation Chief Larry Oakes is expecting many First Nations people from across Canada to attend.
"I welcome all those who want to…
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Nekaneet First Nation will be holding a Traditional Healing and Medicine Gathering from Aug. 27 to 30. This will be the second such gathering held in the historic Thunder Hills, near Cypress Hills in southwest Saskatchewan.
Nekaneet First Nation Chief Larry Oakes is expecting many First Nations people from across Canada to attend.
"I welcome all those who want to…
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Mutual understanding and co-operation were the running themes of Treaty Days 2001, which were held in urban centres and on reserves across the province in May and June. Through the ongoing work of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN), Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC), and the Office of the Treaty Commissioner (OTC), the profile and popularity of Treaty…
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Mutual understanding and co-operation were the running themes of Treaty Days 2001, which were held in urban centres and on reserves across the province in May and June. Through the ongoing work of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN), Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC), and the Office of the Treaty Commissioner (OTC), the profile and popularity of Treaty…
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Travellers along Highway 11 between Regina and Prince Albert will see new signage along the route, following the official renaming of the 364 km stretch of roadway.
The highway was officially renamed the Louis Riel Trail at a ceremony held June 20 at the Duck Lake Regional Interpretive Centre.
Don Wilkins is chair of the Louis Riel Trail Association, a…
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Travellers along Highway 11 between Regina and Prince Albert will see new signage along the route, following the official renaming of the 364 km stretch of roadway.
The highway was officially renamed the Louis Riel Trail at a ceremony held June 20 at the Duck Lake Regional Interpretive Centre.
Don Wilkins is chair of the Louis Riel Trail Association, a…
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Anyone interested in or involved in forestry in Saskatchewan should make plans to be in Prince Albert Aug. 8, 9 and 10, for the 2001 Saskatchewan Forestry Expo.
The trade show, to be held at the Prince Albert Exhibition Center, will have something to offer people at various levels in this growing business sector, from those who are considering entering the industry right…
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Anyone interested in or involved in forestry in Saskatchewan should make plans to be in Prince Albert Aug. 8, 9 and 10, for the 2001 Saskatchewan Forestry Expo.
The trade show, to be held at the Prince Albert Exhibition Center, will have something to offer people at various levels in this growing business sector, from those who are considering entering the industry right…