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The Ontario Metis Aboriginal Association (OMAA) has lost a bid to try and get constitutionally-protected Metis hunting and fishing rights recognized for its members.
In an order handed down on June 17 in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Justice I.S. McMillan ruled that the OMAA application "does not constitute a matter in which this court should exercise its…
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The Chippewas of the Thames First Nation and Indian and Northern Affairs Canada have reached a settlement in a claim dating back to 1834.
The settlement-compensation for the misuse of funds from the sale of a package of land-provides the First Nation with a financial package totaling $15 million for the damages and losses it suffered as a result of the claim.
"The…
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The Chippewas of the Thames First Nation and Indian and Northern Affairs Canada have reached a settlement in a claim dating back to 1834.
The settlement-compensation for the misuse of funds from the sale of a package of land-provides the First Nation with a financial package totaling $15 million for the damages and losses it suffered as a result of the claim.
"The…
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The Saskatchewan Labour Force Development Board handed out their annual Training for Excellence Awards on June 8, recognizing organizations for their outstanding achievements in the area of training and employee development.
This year's award recipient in the Promotion of Aboriginal Participation category was the CONEXUS credit union, which earned the award for its…
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The Saskatchewan Labour Force Development Board handed out their annual Training for Excellence Awards on June 8, recognizing organizations for their outstanding achievements in the area of training and employee development.
This year's award recipient in the Promotion of Aboriginal Participation category was the CONEXUS credit union, which earned the award for its…
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A new school set to open in Melfort later this year is geared toward helping Aboriginal youth prepare for careers in fire and emergency services.
The Saskatchewan Protective Services Academy (SPSA) will house 48 cadets at a time during a six-month training program. Graduates from the program will receive firefighter and emergency medical responder certificates. The…
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A new school set to open in Melfort later this year is geared toward helping Aboriginal youth prepare for careers in fire and emergency services.
The Saskatchewan Protective Services Academy (SPSA) will house 48 cadets at a time during a six-month training program. Graduates from the program will receive firefighter and emergency medical responder certificates. The…
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The dedication and achievements of 34 First Nation individuals and groups from across the province were recognized in North Battleford on June 8 as the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) hosted its annual Circle of Honour awards gala.
"We're here to honour the achievements of the community," said FSIN Chief Alphonse Bird. "There's so many people we wanted to…
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The dedication and achievements of 34 First Nation individuals and groups from across the province were recognized in North Battleford on June 8 as the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) hosted its annual Circle of Honour awards gala.
"We're here to honour the achievements of the community," said FSIN Chief Alphonse Bird. "There's so many people we wanted to…
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Sakimay First Nation has officially opened one of the Regina area's newest gas stations-Salteaux Junction.
The station is located just outside of Regina's western boundary, where Dewdney Ave. becomes Pinkie Rd.
In operation since last November, the station held its official opening June 4. The grand opening drew a lot of attention to the station, said Lisa Sunshine…
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Sakimay First Nation has officially opened one of the Regina area's newest gas stations-Salteaux Junction.
The station is located just outside of Regina's western boundary, where Dewdney Ave. becomes Pinkie Rd.
In operation since last November, the station held its official opening June 4. The grand opening drew a lot of attention to the station, said Lisa Sunshine…
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At first it seems like an ordinary greenhouse. Warm, fragrant air and a kaleidoscope of colour greet you at the door while wind snaps at the plastic walls and ceiling. Look down though and you'll see that horsetail ferns have crept inside and stand sentinel around the sandy floor. Breathe deeper and you'll catch a whiff of the nearby boreal forest, mingled with the domesticated…
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At first it seems like an ordinary greenhouse. Warm, fragrant air and a kaleidoscope of colour greet you at the door while wind snaps at the plastic walls and ceiling. Look down though and you'll see that horsetail ferns have crept inside and stand sentinel around the sandy floor. Breathe deeper and you'll catch a whiff of the nearby boreal forest, mingled with the domesticated…
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While most of Saskatchewan was being drenched by rain, nature granted blue skies and soft, cooling breezes for the grand march that kicked off the four-day Gathering of the Northern Elders, held June 9 to 12 at the Elks' Fairgrounds north of La Ronge.
"We had to come north to find the sun," joked Premier Lorne Calvert, who was joined by three of his cabinet ministers,…
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While most of Saskatchewan was being drenched by rain, nature granted blue skies and soft, cooling breezes for the grand march that kicked off the four-day Gathering of the Northern Elders, held June 9 to 12 at the Elks' Fairgrounds north of La Ronge.
"We had to come north to find the sun," joked Premier Lorne Calvert, who was joined by three of his cabinet ministers,…