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A two-part documentary, entitled "A Debt of Honor," demonstrates how Aboriginal war veterans in Canada were treated compared to their non-Aboriginal comrades of the Second World War.
The documentary, which aired on CTV as part of a series called Indigenous Circle, premiered for veterans on Sept. 21 in Saskatoon. On hand were the show's producers Nelson Bird and Norm…
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A two-part documentary, entitled "A Debt of Honor," demonstrates how Aboriginal war veterans in Canada were treated compared to their non-Aboriginal comrades of the Second World War.
The documentary, which aired on CTV as part of a series called Indigenous Circle, premiered for veterans on Sept. 21 in Saskatoon. On hand were the show's producers Nelson Bird and Norm…
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As Saskatchewan celebrates Co-op Week Oct. 15 to Oct. 23, a case study that has focused on the benefits of Aboriginal co-ops is coming to a finish.
"It's part of a larger study we're just completing. We've tried to pull together a comprehensive overview of co-operatives in Aboriginal communities in Canada," said Dr. Lou Hammond Ketilson, who is heading the project through…
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As Saskatchewan celebrates Co-op Week Oct. 15 to Oct. 23, a case study that has focused on the benefits of Aboriginal co-ops is coming to a finish.
"It's part of a larger study we're just completing. We've tried to pull together a comprehensive overview of co-operatives in Aboriginal communities in Canada," said Dr. Lou Hammond Ketilson, who is heading the project through…
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Families who thought they would never have the chance of owning their own homes have been working together to make sure they do.
Since 1996, the New Beginnings Housing Cooperative (NBHC) has been giving low income families the opportunity of being home owners and the organization has received the 1999 Co-operative Enterprise Award for its work.
"This program has…
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Families who thought they would never have the chance of owning their own homes have been working together to make sure they do.
Since 1996, the New Beginnings Housing Cooperative (NBHC) has been giving low income families the opportunity of being home owners and the organization has received the 1999 Co-operative Enterprise Award for its work.
"This program has…
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Education Week was celebrated Oct. 15 to Oct. 21, and Chief Little Pine School, a Kindergarten to Grade 12 facility located just off of Highway 16 between Lloydminster and North Battleford, was among a handful of Aboriginal schools to mark the occasion.
School counsellor Jeff Kahm arranged for visitors from a variety of career institutes, as well as one very special role…
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Education Week was celebrated Oct. 15 to Oct. 21, and Chief Little Pine School, a Kindergarten to Grade 12 facility located just off of Highway 16 between Lloydminster and North Battleford, was among a handful of Aboriginal schools to mark the occasion.
School counsellor Jeff Kahm arranged for visitors from a variety of career institutes, as well as one very special role…
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In a perfect world, Annette L. Brown would be out of a job.
Every pet would have a good home and every domestic animal well looked after.
As the new peace officer for the Lloydminster SPCA, Brown knows first hand about the real life neglect that some animals can suffer at their owners' hands.
"There are good days and bad days in this line of work," said…
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In a perfect world, Annette L. Brown would be out of a job.
Every pet would have a good home and every domestic animal well looked after.
As the new peace officer for the Lloydminster SPCA, Brown knows first hand about the real life neglect that some animals can suffer at their owners' hands.
"There are good days and bad days in this line of work," said…
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The best way to improve the dismal Aboriginal employment numbers in Saskatchewan is to go where the jobs are. That's the message the provincial government and the University of Saskatchewan are sending to young Aboriginal people - and those responsible for educating or training them.
You Do the Math: The Aboriginal Partnership Agreement at the University of Saskatchewan,…
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The best way to improve the dismal Aboriginal employment numbers in Saskatchewan is to go where the jobs are. That's the message the provincial government and the University of Saskatchewan are sending to young Aboriginal people - and those responsible for educating or training them.
You Do the Math: The Aboriginal Partnership Agreement at the University of Saskatchewan,…
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Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) has officially launched a new campaign aimed at increasing seat belt use among First Nations communities in northern Saskatchewan.
The campaign poster unveiled Sept. 21 at the Buffalo Narrows Friendship Centre features Gloria Desjarlais, a Metis Elder from Buffalo Narrows who credits a seat belt with saving her life when she was…
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Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) has officially launched a new campaign aimed at increasing seat belt use among First Nations communities in northern Saskatchewan.
The campaign poster unveiled Sept. 21 at the Buffalo Narrows Friendship Centre features Gloria Desjarlais, a Metis Elder from Buffalo Narrows who credits a seat belt with saving her life when she was…
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I've been recently hired at a new job. Since coming to work here, I've been disturbed by the reason for my employment. I was chosen because I am an Aboriginal person.
Firstly, it is a certainty I was hired because of my skin color. My employer has told me as much. I am unsure if this is a good thing or bad. My life has seen enough prejudice, and I've heard enough racist…