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Marcia Mirasty represents a growing number of Aboriginal people who are speaking out about being descendants of Indian residential school survivors.
In what Truth and Reconciliation Commission Chair Justice Murray Sinclair referred to as “one of the most significant presentations we have ever had,” Mirasty, accompanied by her mother, mother-in-law, and aunties, the older women all…
In an unprecedented move, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission acknowledged a single volunteer for his hard work in making the TRC’s fourth national event a success.
“This is unusual for us and I don’t want you to think this is going to become a regular event but I want to single out an individual for recognition by the commissioners,” said TRC chair Justice Murray Sinclair on the…
The University of Saskatchewan has been awarded nearly $1.2 million to examine the practice of traditional First Nations culture as a healing force within substance abuse programs, and develop tools to better understand and measure the impact of these cultural practices. “While there is discussion that cultural interventions have a positive impact in helping people deal with their addictions,…
A meeting between the Aboriginal Affairs Coalition of Saskatchewan and the Saskatoon Police Service on June 16 was a success. “This gathering was very important for our evolving relationship and we are looking to the province to support us in continuing to advance this good work,” said Kim Beaudin, AACS president in a news release. The AACS will facilitate an ongoing dialogue with Saskatoon…
Red Pheasant First Nation Chief Stewart Baptiste has been the object of protests both on the First Nation and in North Battleford. Baptiste is facing a number of criminal charges including breach of probation, criminal mischief for breaking a truck window, and drunk driving. While Baptiste and council met on June 20, a group of women set up a protest camp outside of the band office. The…
The $25,000 reward that was put in place four months after five-year-old Tamra Keepness went missing July 5, 2004, has been extended again through a unanimous vote of the Regina Board of Police Commissioners. And once more, the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations and the Saskatchewan First Nations’ Women’s Commission along with the Regina Police Service, the Regina Treaty/Status Indian…
FSIN Vice Chief Bobby Cameron and RCMP Assistant Commissioner “F” Division Russ Mirasty sign a three-year Public Safety Cooperation Protocol agreement, establishing trust and reciprocal relationships between First Nation communities and the RCMP. The goal is to build safer communities for the residents and the RCMP members who work in those communities. “The federation, through its Special…
“There is a story in every residential school survivor. There is a story in every residential school descendant. There is a story in every residential school brother and sister. And those stories need to be heard.”
Chief Felix Thomas, Saskatoon Tribal Council
“The legacy we want to leave for our families is how we worked to understand the damage done to us. We are…
The “Ready to Work: Cooking and Serving” program graduated its first students in May. The 12-week program, which was a partnership between Southeast Regional College, Cowessess First Nation and Saskatchewan Tourism Education Council, received funding from Workplace Essential Skills Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Indian Training Assessment Group Inc. “We’re bringing the training to where the…
The Green Light Program: Building on Success and Celebrating Smoke-Free Homes in Métis Communities and Battlefords Family Health Centre: Change Can Happen with a Smoke Free Community! are two of three projects to receive provincial funding for community-led tobacco reduction activities. The Green Light Program, a partnership between Métis Nation Saskatchewan, the University of Saskatchewan…
The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technology has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Saskatoon Health Region to provide more jobs for grads in the health field. “It formalizes and furthers our relationship so we can work together and it will benefit everyone in Saskatchewan, including our well-deserving students,” said Randell Morris, SIIT president and CEO. Bursaries and…
A grand opening was held for Buffalo Berry Place, a 12-unit rental housing development on the Whitecap Dakota First Nation. The unit marks the first time the provincial government has funded on-reserve affordable housing, which is typically federal responsibility. The provincial government supplied $1.7 million of the $2.4 million total cost of the complex. At the time of the grand opening,…
A record 10 Aboriginal students graduating from the Edwards School of Business were among the 245 Aboriginal students to graduate from the University of Saskatchewan this year. Walter Linklater, an Elder at the U of S Aboriginal Student Centre, describes education as the “new buffalo” for Aboriginal people and thinks graduation numbers from Saskatchewan universities will only increase. He…
Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority casinos saw a 27 per cent increase in net earnings in 2011-2012 with revenues of $267.2 million and profits of $81.6 million. “Both of these figures are new record levels for our company,” president and CEO Zane Hansen told the Star Phoenix. Dakota Dunes was the highest grossing casino with Northern Lights casino, in Prince Albert, ranking second. Three per…
More than 130 people on the Onion Lake First Nation and in the Rural Municipality of Frenchman Butte were forced to evacuate their homes for a day as a precaution because of wildfire burns. The order came down May 16 but was lifted May 17. The fire was designated as being held and no homes were destroyed. Trained crews fought the battle on the ground and a helicopter on site dropped water to…