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A booming potash industry is having little impact on Métis entrepreneurs and workers.
The Clarence Campeau Development Fund is hoping to turn that around.
“We’re challenging industry, particularly the potash industry, to really step outside of their comfort zone, to start thinking outside of the box when talking and approaching the Métis,” said Steve Danners, director of the…
A combination of fire and ice forced the evacuation of all 1,600 residents from a northern First Nation on May 31 and June 1.
But when they returned home after 10 days, they returned to a completely intact and undamaged Hatchet and Wollaston Lake First Nation.
“Just by the grace of God it burned all around us, as if someone had put a cup on the community and it burned all the way…
The University of Regina is bestowing the highest honour the university offers to architect Douglas Cardinal who designed the First Nations University of Canada. He received an honourary degree at the University of Regina’s 37th annual spring convocation on June 8-10, along with two others honoured in a similar manner: Regina business leader and philanthropist Paul Hill and…
The Chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations is applauding the provincial government for sitting down with First Nations people at the first ever bear-pit session.
“We’re happy to see this day finally come to fruition after many months of looking at structuring a new relationship between First Nations and the province,” said FSIN Chief Guy Lonechild.
Chiefs from…
Engaging Aboriginal youth to participate in summer drama camps has become an intricate part of the Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company’s programming.
“It gets youth interested in arts by experimenting with their artistic talents,” said Curtis Peeteetuce, new artistic director of SNTC.
“Performers’ Playhouse Summer Drama Camps for Kids” will be travelling to mainly First Nations…
A pair of Métis women from Saskatoon was among those nominated for that city’s YWCA Women of Distinction Awards.
Louise Oelke, the executive director of the four Central Urban Métis Federation Incorporated shelters in Saskatoon, was nominated in the Health and Wellness category, while Lisa Wilson, a longtime promoter of Métis heritage and culture who works as a director at Saskatoon’s…
A group of La Loche students made history last month when they visited the Canadian Light Source Synchrotron.
They made the trip to analyze data obtained from tree core samples — and they were the first people to ever do such an experiment at the synchrotron.
“We know that acid rain is falling on La Loche,” explained Bryan Chappell, Chemistry 30 teacher at La Loche Community…
An American with ties to a Saskatchewan First Nation laced up her skates for this year’s National Aboriginal Hockey Championships in Saskatoon.
Sydney Daniels, originally from the Mistawasis First Nations, is the daughter of former NHLer Scott Daniels. Scott Daniels played in the National Hockey League for 11 years for the Hartford Whalers, Philadelphia Flyers and New Jersey Devils. He…
Home ice proved to be advantageous for both Saskatchewan clubs at this year’s National Aboriginal Hockey Championships as both squads captured gold medals.
For the boys’ side, this marked the fourth straight year winning the gold medal at the NAHC, which has been held annually since 2001.
The club, however, required a bit of overtime in its championship match before it was able…
Insight provided by family and friends of Jim Brady, a Métis activist who disappeared under questionable circumstances, has resulted in a one hour documentary that delves into the life of a man who left a tremendous legacy in both Saskatchewan and Alberta.
There were some difficulties with producing the documentary Jim Brady: In the Footsteps of the Métis Leader, but it did not come…
Approximately 100 scholars from across Canada will come together in Regina from June 24-27 to present their Masters and PhD research topics relating to Indigenous health.
The Indigenous Peoples Health Research Centre will host the 11th Annual Indigenous Innovation Integration Gathering. The centre funds community-based research with the integral idea of ‘knowledge translation,’ aiming…
The work of Métis artist Leah Dorion will be featured prominently in two venues in the country’s largest outdoor gallery event.
“It’s such an honour,” said Dorion. “It’s such a first class event with the number of artists and the amount of public that gets involved.”
Dorion’s work is part of The Works Arts & Designs Festival, which runs June 23 to July 5, in Edmonton, Alberta…
A 17-year-old boy originally from the Mistawasis First Nation is making history in another continent.
Brandon Sand was one of five youth chosen from around the world to participate in a gruelling 250-km run over six days in Bolivia across the Salar de Uyuni, the world’s largest salt flat.
He is also the first-ever Aboriginal student chosen to participate in the trek. It’s the…
Lt. Gov. Gordon L. Barnhart is flanked by Valerie Arnault-Pelletier (left) and Monica Goulet at the opening he hosted at Wanuskewin Heritage Park for the Sasipenita pilot exhibit, The Recognition of Place: Strength and Endurance of Aboriginal Women. The travelling exhibit was a concept developed by Goulet and came to fruition through the nonprofit organization Sasipenita, which means “never…
A recent meeting with the deputy minister of health has the new Children’s Advocate optimistic that effective, long-lasting change is possible.
But some of his optimism is based on a dark fact: things are bad.
“The situation is so desperate,” said Bob Pringle. When he was minister of social services in the mid-‘90s, there were 1,700 children in care. Today, there are upwards of 4…