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The Lac La Ronge Indian band's child and family services agency opened its new office building June 8, symbolizing the growth the agency has experienced since being established in 1994.
The Indian Child and Family Services agency (ICFS) was one of the first of its kind in the province, giving the band control over family services for its members.
At first, the…
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The Lac La Ronge Indian band's child and family services agency opened its new office building June 8, symbolizing the growth the agency has experienced since being established in 1994.
The Indian Child and Family Services agency (ICFS) was one of the first of its kind in the province, giving the band control over family services for its members.
At first, the…
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Saskatoon became a Mecca for the exchange of ideas thanks to two conferences dealing with Indigenous issues. First up was the Indigenous Knowledge Conference, held May 28 to 30 and hosted by the Indigenous People's Program at the University of Saskatchewan. That was followed by the annual conference and general meeting of the Canadian Indigenous/Native Studies Association (CINSA…
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Saskatoon became a Mecca for the exchange of ideas thanks to two conferences dealing with Indigenous issues. First up was the Indigenous Knowledge Conference, held May 28 to 30 and hosted by the Indigenous People's Program at the University of Saskatchewan. That was followed by the annual conference and general meeting of the Canadian Indigenous/Native Studies Association (CINSA…
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Constable Jamie Couillonneur, a member of the Canoe Lake First Nation, has overcome much in his life in order to achieved his dream of riding with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) musical ride.
Couillonneur has been an RCMP officer for five years and is on his first tour with the musical ride. His horse, Leo, is an eight-year-old gelding on his third year with the…
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Constable Jamie Couillonneur, a member of the Canoe Lake First Nation, has overcome much in his life in order to achieved his dream of riding with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) musical ride.
Couillonneur has been an RCMP officer for five years and is on his first tour with the musical ride. His horse, Leo, is an eight-year-old gelding on his third year with the…
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When either of the McNab twins are trying to make a point, they aren't above getting physical.
Tamara is dangerous because of her speed. An effective leg attack can put the hurt on most any of her opponents. Tyler is intense and tenacious. If you're thinking of crossing him, you better know that he's never given up, even against those bigger and more experienced.
…
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When either of the McNab twins are trying to make a point, they aren't above getting physical.
Tamara is dangerous because of her speed. An effective leg attack can put the hurt on most any of her opponents. Tyler is intense and tenacious. If you're thinking of crossing him, you better know that he's never given up, even against those bigger and more experienced.
…
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Nestled in the scrub poplar a few miles south of Saskatoon is an 80-acre parcel of land; no more than a collection of buildings and various farm animals. Not much different than the neighbors, really. Sure, there's a playground for kids, and public washrooms, and even a pet cemetery. Well, ok, maybe it is a little different.
This is Windy Acres Vacation Farm, the home of…
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Nestled in the scrub poplar a few miles south of Saskatoon is an 80-acre parcel of land; no more than a collection of buildings and various farm animals. Not much different than the neighbors, really. Sure, there's a playground for kids, and public washrooms, and even a pet cemetery. Well, ok, maybe it is a little different.
This is Windy Acres Vacation Farm, the home of…
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The efforts of two organizations to increase employment opportunities for Aboriginal people were officially recognized June 12, as the Saskatchewan Labour Force Development Board handed out its 2001 Training for Excellence Awards.
SaskTel received the award for Promotion of Aboriginal Participation, in recognition of its Aboriginal program, while the Social Housing…
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The efforts of two organizations to increase employment opportunities for Aboriginal people were officially recognized June 12, as the Saskatchewan Labour Force Development Board handed out its 2001 Training for Excellence Awards.
SaskTel received the award for Promotion of Aboriginal Participation, in recognition of its Aboriginal program, while the Social Housing…
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In an attempt to increase the numbers of Aboriginal officers available to police communities across the province, the RCMP in Saskatchewan are working to put together a new Aboriginal RCMP troop.
This will be the third Aboriginal troop created by the RCMP in Saskatchewan. The first troop began training in November 1999, while the second started training in February 2001,…
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In an attempt to increase the numbers of Aboriginal officers available to police communities across the province, the RCMP in Saskatchewan are working to put together a new Aboriginal RCMP troop.
This will be the third Aboriginal troop created by the RCMP in Saskatchewan. The first troop began training in November 1999, while the second started training in February 2001,…
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Students in Northern Saskatchewan thinking about a career in the health field will get some assistance in reaching their goal, thanks to a new access program being launched this fall.
The Northern Health Science Access program, announced June 20, will be delivered at the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College (SIFC) Northern campus in Prince Albert. The program, being…