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The Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company is moving in a new direction with artistic director Curtis Peeteetuce.
Peeteetuce has been involved with SNTC for the last 10 years and is excited for the opportunity to be artistic director of a theatre company that has been a large part of his life for as long as he can remember.
Peeteetuce, from Beardys and Okemasis First Nation, is a…
Several chiefs of First Nations in southern Saskatchewan are calling on the province and BHP Billiton Ltd. to consult and accommodate when it comes to potash development on traditional territory.
“There’s been a lot of resources taken from our lands and we’ve received nothing,” said Chief Glenn Pratt of George Gordon First Nation.
At a July press conference in Saskatoon, a…
Since 2008, the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan has been without an internal conflict resolution process. That’s about to change.
“As we move forward, being a nation, as a government, which we identify ourselves as, we need to have some sort of system in place where we can go to for an appeals process,” said Louis Gardiner, minister for intergovernmental affairs for the MNS.
The…
A time-limited cash reward for information leading to the whereabouts of now 11-year-old Tamra Keepness has expired. But the added incentive resulted in some movement.
“Some tips have come in, but I don’t know exactly what they are,” said Bob Moseley, primary investigator with Missing Children Society of Canada. Tips are going directly to Sgt. Brent Shannon, who is heading up the…
North Central neighbourhood prettied-up
Volunteers from Regina and Texas are sprucing up Regina’s North Central neighbourhood with a colourful mural. “The thing that we really wanted to promote was peace and pride. So, we have a dove and peace sign with some really bright colours,” said Rene Dufour-Contreras, who was asked to design the mural. The cost of the mural is…
Bernie Shepherd, Executive Director of Economic Development Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) participating in the Wounded Knee Memorial Motorcycle Run. The mission of the Run is to preserve the memory of the Lakota people who suffered and died on December 29, 1890. The ancestors are honoured through prayer and ceremony by remembering and paying our respects.…
The embattled chief of the Poundmaker First Nation is succinct when it comes to discussing his legal situation.
“I can’t talk about it,” said Chief Duane Antoine.
Antoine and eight others, either present or past councilors or band trustees, are facing charges under the Criminal Code. Conviction could result in jail time as well as an order for restitution.
Antoine and…
Shayla Tootoosis is the recipient of the first ever youth award handed out by the Saskatchewan Aboriginal Literacy Network.
“Sometimes young people are kind of missing out either from their own life situations or from expectations that they feel they can’t meet at the time in their life in the education system,” said Carol Vandale, executive director of SALN. SALN held its gala and…
Saskatchewan artists and performers showcased their talent at the Prairiescene arts festival held in Ottawa this spring.
The multi-disciplinary arts festival was the fifth in a series of festivals that began in 2003 and this year it showcased over 500 visual artists, musicians, performers, writers, and dancers from Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
“It was a good experience,” said…
The First Nations University of Canada celebrated its 35 anniversary as a federated college of the University of Regina on May 27. After a turbulent half decade, staff, students and guests agreed that the university is entering a new era.
“Admissions are up, we now have a national board of governance, and we have selected a new president,” said Dr. Blair Stonechild of the university’s…
Cadmus Delorme, an aspiring professional golfer, is hoping some rather lucrative paydays are in his future.
But for now, a total of $950 makes him rather happy.
That’s how much Delorme, a 29-year-old business student at Regina’s First Nations University of Canada, collectively won through a scholarship program and an athlete assistance fund provided by Golf Saskatchewan.
“It…
It’s a good thing Regina officials did not give up after failing to land both the 2008 and 2011 North American Indigenous Games.
After submitting yet another bid, Regina successfully landed the 2014 NAIG. The games will last for two weeks that summer but exact dates have yet to be announced.
The NAIG council awarded the Saskatchewan city the multi-sports competition after final bid…
Guy Lonechild isn’t leaving his fate as head of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations in the hands of chiefs or their designates.
In a news conference that followed five days after the FSIN executive council and Indian Government Commission suspended him with pay, Lonechild announced he is considering legal action. Six other FSIN personnel were also suspended.
“As Chief…
Eighteen-year-old Evan Corrigal travelled from Ile-a-la-Crosse to attend an evening banquet on May 27 honouring Aboriginal youth from all across the province.
He received the award for Outstanding Achievement-Male.
First Nations and Métis youth from Saskatchewan were nominated in various award categories for their community contributions and talents at the Sasktel Aboriginal Youth…
The Chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations is pushing for First Nations to get into the business of internet gambling.
FSIN Chief Guy Lonechild would also like to see First Nations operating all of the casinos in the province.
“We think it’s time because of market saturation that First Nations look at being the sole operator of all casinos in the province,” he said…