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The opening ceremonies had begun with colour and pageantry. Elder Dexter Asapace had offered the opening prayer and the Cree Spirit Singers had sung the flag and honour songs. Joan Beatty, minister of Culture, Youth and Recreation, had expressed her excitement "that our young people are continuing to grow in athletics." The lance had arrived. Riel Bellegarde, who, as a college…
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The Sunshine & Raine Society is on a mission to help First Nations help their youth through sport.
"By linking together volunteer training, sports equipment and the Sunshine & Raine spirit of competitive play philosophy, families experience the many benefits of a community controlled sport program," said Russ Mathews, program director of the Sunshine & Raine…
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The Sunshine & Raine Society is on a mission to help First Nations help their youth through sport.
"By linking together volunteer training, sports equipment and the Sunshine & Raine spirit of competitive play philosophy, families experience the many benefits of a community controlled sport program," said Russ Mathews, program director of the Sunshine & Raine…
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For the past five years, young Aboriginal people in the Melfort area have had a place to go for support in their attempts to heal and improve their lives.
The Alexander Bremner Youth Centre offers programming for youth age 12 to 22. The centre, located at 104 Burrows Ave. West, is operated by the non-profit Canadian Metis Heritage Corporation. The program was created by…
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For the past five years, young Aboriginal people in the Melfort area have had a place to go for support in their attempts to heal and improve their lives.
The Alexander Bremner Youth Centre offers programming for youth age 12 to 22. The centre, located at 104 Burrows Ave. West, is operated by the non-profit Canadian Metis Heritage Corporation. The program was created by…
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The parents of 17-year-old Jesse Kytwayhat are hoping members of the public can help them in their search for their son.
Jesse was living in Brandon, Man. with his mother when he left suddenly. He called his mother on July 15 and told her he was on the outskirts of Calgary and needed money.
He said he was heading for Chilliwack, B.C. where he had a job lined up…
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The parents of 17-year-old Jesse Kytwayhat are hoping members of the public can help them in their search for their son.
Jesse was living in Brandon, Man. with his mother when he left suddenly. He called his mother on July 15 and told her he was on the outskirts of Calgary and needed money.
He said he was heading for Chilliwack, B.C. where he had a job lined up…
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On Sept. 10, communities around the world will take time to commemorate World Suicide Prevention Day. Thanks to the efforts of Suzette Starr, Little Pine First Nation will be among them.
Starr, the home and community care nurse for Little Pine, is co-ordinating the event to raise awareness among community members about the problem of suicide and to let people in the…
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On Sept. 10, communities around the world will take time to commemorate World Suicide Prevention Day. Thanks to the efforts of Suzette Starr, Little Pine First Nation will be among them.
Starr, the home and community care nurse for Little Pine, is co-ordinating the event to raise awareness among community members about the problem of suicide and to let people in the…
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A military paratrooper with northern Saskatchewan roots has been named as the first-ever Canadian Airborne Soldier of the Year.
Master-Corporal Travis Hegland received the award July 2 at the Petawawa, Ont. army base, moments after static line parachuting 1,200 feet from the bowels of a Hercules aircraft. As his father Rodney watched from a seat near the back door of the…
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A military paratrooper with northern Saskatchewan roots has been named as the first-ever Canadian Airborne Soldier of the Year.
Master-Corporal Travis Hegland received the award July 2 at the Petawawa, Ont. army base, moments after static line parachuting 1,200 feet from the bowels of a Hercules aircraft. As his father Rodney watched from a seat near the back door of the…
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Forty-five students from the First Nations University of Canada (FNUC) recently took part in a unique camp designed to teach them about Aboriginal culture.
The students are all enrolled in the university's Indian Social Work program. Taking part in the 10-day camp is part of the program requirements.
The cultural camp is run annually, with the location changing…
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Forty-five students from the First Nations University of Canada (FNUC) recently took part in a unique camp designed to teach them about Aboriginal culture.
The students are all enrolled in the university's Indian Social Work program. Taking part in the 10-day camp is part of the program requirements.
The cultural camp is run annually, with the location changing…
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The works of a number of Aboriginal recording artists are among those featured on a series of CDs that celebrate Saskatchewan's centennial year.
Saskatchewan Centennial: No Boundaries is the title of the project being put together by the Saskatchewan Recording Industry Association (SRIA) to recognize artists who have had an influence on the provincial music scene.
…
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The works of a number of Aboriginal recording artists are among those featured on a series of CDs that celebrate Saskatchewan's centennial year.
Saskatchewan Centennial: No Boundaries is the title of the project being put together by the Saskatchewan Recording Industry Association (SRIA) to recognize artists who have had an influence on the provincial music scene.
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