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A number of survivors who expect to receive money through the compensation plan announced in November 2005 are concerned about delays in the application process, and those 65 and over who were to have their payments fast-tracked are wondering where their money is, according to a communique released by the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN). The document was…
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If you know of someone who is a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan who is deserving of recognition for their contributions to the Aboriginal community, the U of S alumni association would like to hear from you.
The association is accepting nominations for this year's alumni awards, which will be handed out in Saskatoon on Oct. 12. Awards will be handed out in seven…
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Two of the three men convicted of defrauding the Saulteaux First Nation of money from its Treaty Land Entitlement (TLE) trust funds will be going to jail after all.
Archie Moccasin and Mervin Night went to trial in the spring of 2005 and were convicted of criminal breach of trust. The two were sentenced to two years less a day to be served in the community and ordered to…
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The First Nations University of Canada (FNUC) has reached a settlement with fired faculty member Leonzo Barreno.
Barreno, the former head of international programs at the university, was suspended from his position in February 2005, along with two other members of senior management. Barreno's suspension remained in place until August 2005, at which time he was fired.
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During the recent federal election campaign, Jeremy Harrison, the Conservative incumbent who had represented the sprawling northern riding of Desnethe-Missinipi-Churchill River, spoke about the good relationships he had fostered with the region's Aboriginal population since his election as Member of Parliament in the 2004 federal election.
"I've worked very, very hard in…
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The family and friends of Melanie Dawn Geddes are mourning the loss of the young woman and the RCMP have launched a murder investigation to try to determine the circumstances surrounding her death.
Geddes, who was 24 years old and a mother to three young children, had been missing since Aug. 13, 2005. She had been attending a party on the 900 block of Robinson Street in…
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There will be a number of things about the upcoming Saskatchewan First Nation Winter Games that will set them apart from past games, but the most notable will likely be the way the sporting competition will be scheduled.
The usual process for the games is to divide the participating athletes into two groups. The first group comes for the opening ceremonies and competes,…
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People living in northern Saskatchewan now have access to the same type of media training offered in the southern part of the province, thanks to the Aboriginal media arts organization Y'utthe Askiy's Oski Achimowin/Honi Gothe Elel Daholni, Inc.
The organization has already held two workshops teaching basic video skills, with participants writing, editing and shooting…
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For the third year in a row, Tracey George Heese has given Inuit, Metis and First Nation youth between the ages of 15 to 30 the opportunity to showcase their accomplishments and successes.
Heese is the creator of A Proud Generation, a calendar project that features young Aboriginal role models within its pages.
"We wanted youth that were living a healthy,…
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The past year was a good for Lionel Peyachew.
The artist from Red Pheasant First Nation had not one, but two major sculptures unveiled during 2005.
The first, The Four Directions, a 24-foot high piece featuring four bows created out of steel pipes and cables, was unveiled on the University of Regina campus in October. The second, Doorways to Opportunity, was…
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Grade 12 student Purcell Moosomin was the guest of honour during a celebration at Cando community school on Dec. 16, held to unveil his logo design for the Living Sky School Division.
According to Shelly Janostin, communications co-ordinator for the Living Sky School Division, a competition was held to find a logo for the division, newly created through amalgamation of…
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The Whitecalf brothers really know how to rock.
Michael, 19, plays guitar. Ben, 17, plays drums. And Frank, 16, plays guitar and provides lead vocals. Together the three boys from Sweetgrass First Nation are Arrowhead, a heavy metal band the trio formed last year.
"We were jamming with each other for a long time, but it was official last winter," said Frank.
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In the rapidly growing metal underground in Prince Albert, one band is making strides in a huge way.
Formed in 2003, Cessate is a five piece wrecking ball of energy. The chemistry and talent of this group is only surpassed by what each individual member brings to the band. Guitarists Justin Bender and Chad Mahberg deliver their ear-splitting and distorted chords with such…
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It's been years in the making, but it looks like the Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Centre (SICC) may soon have its keeping house.
The centre is in negotiations to purchase the building that currently houses the Unitarian church at 912 Idylwyld Drive North. If the purchase goes through, the centre will relocate from the leased space it currently occupies and begin…
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Almost a month has passed since human remains were found in a field southeast of the community of Southey, and families of women who have gone missing in Saskatchewan are still waiting for RCMP to determine the identity of the deceased.
The remains were discovered on Dec. 20 by a group of horseback riders. Initial forensics testing determined that the remains were those of…