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Round dance season winds down in late April, just as the powwow season is starting to warm up. One of the last memorial round dances of the new year was held at Thunderchild First Nation in honor of the late Sylvester Cardinal and several family members.
Friends and family coming in from Onion Lake, Ministikwan, Prince Albert, Lloydminster, Frog Lake, Loon Lake, Saddle…
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If Indian and Northern Affairs Canada wants better value for the money spent on First Nations people's education, they will have to work much more closely with First Nations peoples.
That's the opinion of Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation Chief Mel Isnana. He made his comments after the federal auditor general released a report in mid-April that was critical of the department…
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If Indian and Northern Affairs Canada wants better value for the money spent on First Nations people's education, they will have to work much more closely with First Nations peoples.
That's the opinion of Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation Chief Mel Isnana. He made his comments after the federal auditor general released a report in mid-April that was critical of the department…
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The Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation played host in August to a summit of Sioux nations from across Canada and the United States.
Cultural and trade matters dominated the five-day convention, said Standing Buffalo Chief Mel Isnana.
The different Dakota, Lakota, and Nakota nations want to find out ways to increase trade amongst Native peoples across North America, he…
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The Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation played host in August to a summit of Sioux nations from across Canada and the United States.
Cultural and trade matters dominated the five-day convention, said Standing Buffalo Chief Mel Isnana.
The different Dakota, Lakota, and Nakota nations want to find out ways to increase trade amongst Native peoples across North America, he…
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It was a good way to commemorate the opening of a new century.
With more than 5,000 in attendance at the 35th Thunderchild powwow, reserve members had reason to celebrate.
This year's powwow theme 'Promoting Healthy Lifestyles' packed a punch and a sent out powerful message.
The Thunderchild health and powwow committees set out to promote traditional…
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It was a good way to commemorate the opening of a new century.
With more than 5,000 in attendance at the 35th Thunderchild powwow, reserve members had reason to celebrate.
This year's powwow theme 'Promoting Healthy Lifestyles' packed a punch and a sent out powerful message.
The Thunderchild health and powwow committees set out to promote traditional…
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It's about a six-and-a-half hour drive from Siksika First Nation near Calgary to Regina. Sixteen-year-old Robin Big Snake made the drive with his dad, Carlin, in mid August for his second Western Hockey League training camp with the Regina Pats. Now, it looks like Regina will be Big Snake's home for the rest of the hockey season.
After attending his first WHL camp with…
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It's about a six-and-a-half hour drive from Siksika First Nation near Calgary to Regina. Sixteen-year-old Robin Big Snake made the drive with his dad, Carlin, in mid August for his second Western Hockey League training camp with the Regina Pats. Now, it looks like Regina will be Big Snake's home for the rest of the hockey season.
After attending his first WHL camp with…
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Aboriginal youth from across Saskatchewan were entertained, but, most importantly, were educated at the Kanaweyimik First Nations Youth Awareness 2000 conference.
The conference catered to youth aged 12 to 17 years in North Battleford Sept. 27 to 29.
"The purpose of the conference was to bring together a large number of Aboriginal students to listen to speakers…
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Aboriginal youth from across Saskatchewan were entertained, but, most importantly, were educated at the Kanaweyimik First Nations Youth Awareness 2000 conference.
The conference catered to youth aged 12 to 17 years in North Battleford Sept. 27 to 29.
"The purpose of the conference was to bring together a large number of Aboriginal students to listen to speakers…
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Saskatchewan First Nations are working diligently to provide foster families on reserve to allow children in need of care the chance to remain on their home reserves.
Since 1995, Saskatchewan First Nations have been working with Saskatchewan Social Services in a contract arrangement as First Nations Child and Family Service agencies (FNCFS).
"We have 17 agreements…
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Saskatchewan First Nations are working diligently to provide foster families on reserve to allow children in need of care the chance to remain on their home reserves.
Since 1995, Saskatchewan First Nations have been working with Saskatchewan Social Services in a contract arrangement as First Nations Child and Family Service agencies (FNCFS).
"We have 17 agreements…
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On Aug. 28 to Sept. 1, the Institute of Leadership Development (ILD) hosted the 7th World Summit of Young Entrepreneurs at the World Trade Centre in New York City. The ILD, which is based in Toronto, selected New York City to host this year's summit because of its reputation as the business capital of the world. This international business event attracted more than 300 young…
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On Aug. 28 to Sept. 1, the Institute of Leadership Development (ILD) hosted the 7th World Summit of Young Entrepreneurs at the World Trade Centre in New York City. The ILD, which is based in Toronto, selected New York City to host this year's summit because of its reputation as the business capital of the world. This international business event attracted more than 300 young…