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People from across the country will gather on June 21 to mark National Aboriginal Day, proclaimed in 1996 by former governor general Romeo LeBlanc to celebrate the contributions made by Aboriginal people to Canadian society, and to recognize the different cultures of Aboriginal people across Canada.
June 21 was chosen as the date for National Aboriginal Day to coincide…
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People from across the country will gather on June 21 to mark National Aboriginal Day, proclaimed in 1996 by former governor general Romeo LeBlanc to celebrate the contributions made by Aboriginal people to Canadian society, and to recognize the different cultures of Aboriginal people across Canada.
June 21 was chosen as the date for National Aboriginal Day to coincide…
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Each year, communities across Saskatchewan set June 21 aside for celebrating the contributions, traditions and culture of Aboriginal people. These are just some of the events being planned to celebrate National Aboriginal Day (NAD) in Saskatchewan this year.
In Regina, NAD celebrations are being held at the same time as Urban Treaty Days. NAD events will take place June…
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Each year, communities across Saskatchewan set June 21 aside for celebrating the contributions, traditions and culture of Aboriginal people. These are just some of the events being planned to celebrate National Aboriginal Day (NAD) in Saskatchewan this year.
In Regina, NAD celebrations are being held at the same time as Urban Treaty Days. NAD events will take place June…
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About 42 per cent of the people employed in mining in northern Saskatchewan are Aboriginal, thanks in part to the Multi-Party Training Plan.
The plan began in 1993 as a five-year initiative designed to provide people in Northern Saskatchewan with the skills and training needed to find employment in the mining sector.
When the initial five years of the plan ended in…
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About 42 per cent of the people employed in mining in northern Saskatchewan are Aboriginal, thanks in part to the Multi-Party Training Plan.
The plan began in 1993 as a five-year initiative designed to provide people in Northern Saskatchewan with the skills and training needed to find employment in the mining sector.
When the initial five years of the plan ended in…
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Cogema Resources, a company that has made a commitment to hire Aboriginal people for its northern Saskatchewan operations, has secured a progressive international environmental designation for its McClean Lake uranium mine.
The mine, located 750 kilometres northeast of Saskatoon, has been recognized as ISO 14001 compliant. The International Organization of Standardization…
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Cogema Resources, a company that has made a commitment to hire Aboriginal people for its northern Saskatchewan operations, has secured a progressive international environmental designation for its McClean Lake uranium mine.
The mine, located 750 kilometres northeast of Saskatoon, has been recognized as ISO 14001 compliant. The International Organization of Standardization…
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One of the highlights of Prince Charles' recent visit to Saskatchewan was his receiving of an Indian name. Gordon Oakes, Elder and past chief of the Nekaneet band, gave the Prince his name in a brief naming ceremony at Wanuskewin Heritage Park, near Saskatoon.
"I had a lot I wanted to say to him. It was a great honor to give him this name and it will be a day to remember…
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One of the highlights of Prince Charles' recent visit to Saskatchewan was his receiving of an Indian name. Gordon Oakes, Elder and past chief of the Nekaneet band, gave the Prince his name in a brief naming ceremony at Wanuskewin Heritage Park, near Saskatoon.
"I had a lot I wanted to say to him. It was a great honor to give him this name and it will be a day to remember…
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Students from 15 First Nations from Saskatchewan and Alberta gathered for an all-day celebration of dance, music, hand games and outdoor activities during the Thunderchild Interschool Memorial Powwow on May 25.
Joining together were students from Thunderchild, Loon Lake, Kehewin, Onion Lake, Poundmaker, Red Pheasant, Sweetgrass, Moosomin, Saulteaux, Joseph Big Head, Island…
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Students from 15 First Nations from Saskatchewan and Alberta gathered for an all-day celebration of dance, music, hand games and outdoor activities during the Thunderchild Interschool Memorial Powwow on May 25.
Joining together were students from Thunderchild, Loon Lake, Kehewin, Onion Lake, Poundmaker, Red Pheasant, Sweetgrass, Moosomin, Saulteaux, Joseph Big Head, Island…
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A touring troupe from the Saskatchewan Native Theatre Group presented their latest production, "Love Songs from a War Drum," at the Okimaw Healing Lodge on April 29 as part of the 2001 Circle of Voices Saskatchewan Tour.
The theatre company features a teenage cast that has been developed through a series of drama workshops conducted by the theatre group. While most of the…
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A touring troupe from the Saskatchewan Native Theatre Group presented their latest production, "Love Songs from a War Drum," at the Okimaw Healing Lodge on April 29 as part of the 2001 Circle of Voices Saskatchewan Tour.
The theatre company features a teenage cast that has been developed through a series of drama workshops conducted by the theatre group. While most of the…
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Pending any further political shenanigans at the federal government level, it appears the long-awaited day when First Nation war veterans will receive equal recognition for their military service to Canada is finally in sight.
A Search for Equity: A Study of the Treatment Accorded to First Nations Veterans and Dependants of the Second World War and the Korean Conflict, a…