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People from across the Metis Nation gathered in northern Saskatchewan at the beginning of July to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the first granting of scrip to Metis people in the area.
Beginning in 1906, scrip certificates were issued by the Crown to the Metis people of northwestern Saskatchewan, entitling each bearer to 240 acres of Crown land or $240 to be used to purchase land.…
June 27 was a special day for Ashton Cody Kay. After a six-month wait the 14-year-old got his first glimpse of his family's van, completely overhauled courtesy of the Children's Wish Foundation.
Kay, who is from Kawacatoose First Nation, has Duchenne muscular dystrophy, an inherited disorder that causes progressive loss of muscle function, beginning in the legs and pelvis and eventually…
June 27 was a special day for Ashton Cody Kay. After a six-month wait the 14-year-old got his first glimpse of his family's van, completely overhauled courtesy of the Children's Wish Foundation.
Kay, who is from Kawacatoose First Nation, has Duchenne muscular dystrophy, an inherited disorder that causes progressive loss of muscle function, beginning in the legs and pelvis and eventually…
Lyle Daniels wasn't surprised by Team Saskatchewan's first place finish at the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) held in Denver, Colorado in July. That's because Saskatchewan athletes have a history of dominating the games, placing on top of the standings at every NAIG competition ever held with the exception of the games hosted by Winnipeg in 2002 when they placed second behind Team…
This summer, the hearts and minds of people from across Saskatchewan were focused on the many young girls and women who have gone missing or have been murdered. A number of events were held across the province to remember them and to remind the public of the role they can play in helping families find out the fate of their loved ones.
On July 5, a barbecue was held in Core Community Park…
Flags across the province flew at half-mast on July 21, the day that RCMP Constable Robin Cameron was laid to rest in her home community of Beardy's and Okemasis First Nation.
The 29-year-old police officer died on July 15, succumbing to injuries received on July 7 when she and her partner, Constable Marc Bourdages, were both shot in the head following a high-speed chase near Spiritwood.…
Family, friends and community leaders joined the University of Saskatchewan in recognizing Aboriginal graduates at a special convocation banquet on May 20.
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The event, which has grown from the first Aboriginal gradudation ceremony held by the College of Commerce in 2000, was held at the Saskatoon Inn. The guest speaker was Gary Merasty, Member of Parliament for Desnethe-Missinipi…
Visitors to Grasslands National Park this summer will have a chance to see something no one has seen in the area for more than a century -a herd of Plains bison roaming through a portion of the park.
The bison were re-introduced to the park in December 2005 when a herd of 71 animals were relocated from Elk Island National Park in Alberta. They were kept in a 40-acre (16.2-hectare)…
With summer just around the corner, staff at Wanuskewin Heritage Park, located five kilometres north of Saskatoon, are gearing up for their busy season. A popular destination for residents and tourists alike, the world-renowned park boasts daily entertainment throughout the summer months that brings the history and culture of the northern and plains first peoples to life.
The park was…
The Saskatchewan boys' team was unbeatable at this year's National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC), winning the gold medal in the national tournament held April 30 to May 6 in Kahnawake, Que. The Saskatchewan team defeated the Ontario South club 4-2 in the championship final.
As for the Saskatchewan girls' squad, it placed fifth in its nine-team division. The boys' category also…
A collection of Metis, Cree, Blackfoot, Nakota and Iroquois artifacts will soon have a new home at the Royal Alberta Museum (RAM) after spending a century-and-a half in a Scottish castle.
James Carnegie, the ninth Earl of Southesk, collected the historical artifacts during a visit to western Canada in the mid-1800s. The items were stored away in a trunk in the attic of Kinnaird Castle,…
Since 1975, 17 members of Little Pine First Nation have taken their own lives. That's a high number for a community of only 1,400, says Little Pine's suicide prevention activist Susie Starr. All of those who have committed suicide have been women. A number of other community members have attempted suicide recently, all of them women as well.
One of the main reasons for these suicides…
People of all ages and from across northern Saskatchewan had a chance to get together and discuss justice issues affecting their communities during the fifth annual Northern Justice Symposium held May 10 to 12 in Prince Albert.
A number of workshops were on the agenda for the symposium, providing information about projects designed to combat drug use, promote safer communities and…
The Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company (SNTC) has big plans for the future and has launched a fundraising campaign designed to turn those plans into a reality.
On May 23, the SNTC announced the start of the campaign, entitled Oski-Pimacihowin-A New Life, Setting the stage in the lives of youth, performing artists and communities. Through the campaign, the Saskatoon-based company hopes…
Fifteen independent Aboriginal acts from across the country will be featured on the latest Dig Your Roots CD compilation. Representing Saskatchewan on the disc will be Muskoday First Nation's own Eekwol, a.k.a. Lindsay Knight.
The young singer/songwriter's debut album Apprentice to the Mystery has brought her much attention, not to mention the award for best hip hop or rap album at the…