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Saskatchewan Sage

Saskatchewan Sage

Launched in 1996. A news publication specifically designed to serve the Indigenous people of Saskatchewan.

  • March 1, 2001
  • R John Hayes, Sage Staff Writer, St. Albert, Alta.

Page 12

Within three years, National Addictions Awareness Week (NAAW) organizers expect the program to have gone cold turkey on government funding. By that time, two funding programs-one dealing with First Nations on reserve and Inuit communities and the other with off-reserve Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities-will be completely discontinued. Organizers sent out an open letter…

  • March 1, 2001
  • R John Hayes, Sage Staff Writer, St. Albert, Alta.

Page 12

Within three years, National Addictions Awareness Week (NAAW) organizers expect the program to have gone cold turkey on government funding. By that time, two funding programs-one dealing with First Nations on reserve and Inuit communities and the other with off-reserve Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities-will be completely discontinued. Organizers sent out an open letter…

  • March 1, 2001
  • R John Hayes, Sage Staff Writer, St. Albert, Alta.

Page 12

Within three years, National Addictions Awareness Week (NAAW) organizers expect the program to have gone cold turkey on government funding. By that time, two funding programs-one dealing with First Nations on reserve and Inuit communities and the other with off-reserve Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities-will be completely discontinued. Organizers sent out an open letter…

  • March 1, 2001
  • Colleen Dundas, Saskatchewan Health, Regina

Page 12

An innovative program developed by Saskatchewan Health and Saskatchewan Post-Secondary Education and Skills Training is recruiting health professionals for the north and, at the same time, providing educational opportunities for northern students.

The northern students health bursary program provides students taking health concerns with up to $7,500 per academic year for…

  • March 1, 2001
  • Colleen Dundas, Saskatchewan Health, Regina

Page 12

An innovative program developed by Saskatchewan Health and Saskatchewan Post-Secondary Education and Skills Training is recruiting health professionals for the north and, at the same time, providing educational opportunities for northern students.

The northern students health bursary program provides students taking health concerns with up to $7,500 per academic year for…

  • March 1, 2001
  • Colleen Dundas, Saskatchewan Health, Regina

Page 12

An innovative program developed by Saskatchewan Health and Saskatchewan Post-Secondary Education and Skills Training is recruiting health professionals for the north and, at the same time, providing educational opportunities for northern students.

The northern students health bursary program provides students taking health concerns with up to $7,500 per academic year for…

  • March 1, 2001
  • Kenneth Williams, Sage Writer, Saskatoon

Page 11

Saskatchewan Place, on the north end of Saskatoon, was a mix of cattle, horses, cowboys, cowgirls dirt, bumps and bruises, as the Indian Nations Finals Rodeo complemented the FSIN's 50th Anniversary celebrations.

This is the third richest rodeo in North America, following the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas and the Calgary Stampede. Nearly $200,000 in prizes and money…

  • March 1, 2001
  • Kenneth Williams, Sage Writer, Saskatoon

Page 11

Saskatchewan Place, on the north end of Saskatoon, was a mix of cattle, horses, cowboys, cowgirls dirt, bumps and bruises, as the Indian Nations Finals Rodeo complemented the FSIN's 50th Anniversary celebrations.

This is the third richest rodeo in North America, following the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas and the Calgary Stampede. Nearly $200,000 in prizes and money…

  • March 1, 2001
  • Kenneth Williams, Sage Writer, Saskatoon

Page 11

Saskatchewan Place, on the north end of Saskatoon, was a mix of cattle, horses, cowboys, cowgirls dirt, bumps and bruises, as the Indian Nations Finals Rodeo complemented the FSIN's 50th Anniversary celebrations.

This is the third richest rodeo in North America, following the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas and the Calgary Stampede. Nearly $200,000 in prizes and money…

  • March 1, 2001
  • Kenneth Williams, Sage Writer, Prince Albert

Page 11

The City of Prince Albert has been chosen as the site of the 1997 Saskatchewan Indian Winter Games. Approximately 1,500 athletes from 72 First Nations will be hosted by the city from April 1 to 4.

"We're actively pursuing these types of activities," said Blair Hoffman of the Prince Albert Parks and Recreation Department.

The city has a policy of providing…

  • March 1, 2001
  • Kenneth Williams, Sage Writer, Prince Albert

Page 11

The City of Prince Albert has been chosen as the site of the 1997 Saskatchewan Indian Winter Games. Approximately 1,500 athletes from 72 First Nations will be hosted by the city from April 1 to 4.

"We're actively pursuing these types of activities," said Blair Hoffman of the Prince Albert Parks and Recreation Department.

The city has a policy of providing…

  • March 1, 2001
  • Kenneth Williams, Sage Writer, Prince Albert

Page 11

The City of Prince Albert has been chosen as the site of the 1997 Saskatchewan Indian Winter Games. Approximately 1,500 athletes from 72 First Nations will be hosted by the city from April 1 to 4.

"We're actively pursuing these types of activities," said Blair Hoffman of the Prince Albert Parks and Recreation Department.

The city has a policy of providing…

  • March 1, 2001
  • Kenneth Williams, Sage Writer, Regina

Page 10

The Riel Boxing Club is an amateur club for Aboriginal boys in Regina run by Les LaFramboise. It hosted young fighters from across western Canada at the North Central Community Association in Regina last Oct. 19 for a 13-fight boxing card. It featured boys from Edmonton, Red Deer, Saskatoon, Regina and surrounding areas.

The main event featured Wesley Sunshine of the host…

  • March 1, 2001
  • Kenneth Williams, Sage Writer, Regina

Page 10

The Riel Boxing Club is an amateur club for Aboriginal boys in Regina run by Les LaFramboise. It hosted young fighters from across western Canada at the North Central Community Association in Regina last Oct. 19 for a 13-fight boxing card. It featured boys from Edmonton, Red Deer, Saskatoon, Regina and surrounding areas.

The main event featured Wesley Sunshine of the host…

  • March 1, 2001
  • Kenneth Williams, Sage Writer, Regina

Page 10

The Riel Boxing Club is an amateur club for Aboriginal boys in Regina run by Les LaFramboise. It hosted young fighters from across western Canada at the North Central Community Association in Regina last Oct. 19 for a 13-fight boxing card. It featured boys from Edmonton, Red Deer, Saskatoon, Regina and surrounding areas.

The main event featured Wesley Sunshine of the host…