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Two Saskatoon police officers and a former University of Saskatchewan student travelled from Vancouver to Saskatoon by bicycle in at attempt to increase awareness of the seriousness of diabetes and to build stronger Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal relationships.
Saskatoon police constables Keith Salzl and Tony Nadon and former university student Michael Linklater began their…
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Two Saskatoon police officers and a former University of Saskatchewan student travelled from Vancouver to Saskatoon by bicycle in at attempt to increase awareness of the seriousness of diabetes and to build stronger Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal relationships.
Saskatoon police constables Keith Salzl and Tony Nadon and former university student Michael Linklater began their…
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With the report from the panel that's been consulting with Metis people across Saskatchewan about the Metis Nation-Saskatchewan (MNS) electoral process expected to be released soon, MNS President Dwayne Roth and the current MNS government have had some less than flattering things to say about the panel and the consultation process.
A press release issued by the MNS office…
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With the report from the panel that's been consulting with Metis people across Saskatchewan about the Metis Nation-Saskatchewan (MNS) electoral process expected to be released soon, MNS President Dwayne Roth and the current MNS government have had some less than flattering things to say about the panel and the consultation process.
A press release issued by the MNS office…
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People visiting the Royal Saskatchewan Museum (RSM) this summer will have a chance to learn a little about the life and contributions of respected Elder George Ceepeekous, The Man Who Couldn't Stop Dancing.
Ceepeekous passed away last year, but his family and the RSM are working to ensure his legacy lives on.
In 1991, Ceepeekous first approached the museum about…
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People visiting the Royal Saskatchewan Museum (RSM) this summer will have a chance to learn a little about the life and contributions of respected Elder George Ceepeekous, The Man Who Couldn't Stop Dancing.
Ceepeekous passed away last year, but his family and the RSM are working to ensure his legacy lives on.
In 1991, Ceepeekous first approached the museum about…
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Visitors to this year's 35th annual Back to Batoche celebrations, to be held at the Batoche National Historic Site in Saskatchewan from July 21 to 24, will have a chance to enjoy some events and activities that are perennial favourites, as well as some that are new to the mix.
The annual ball tournament is making a return engagement, and the voyageur games are back again…
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Visitors to this year's 35th annual Back to Batoche celebrations, to be held at the Batoche National Historic Site in Saskatchewan from July 21 to 24, will have a chance to enjoy some events and activities that are perennial favourites, as well as some that are new to the mix.
The annual ball tournament is making a return engagement, and the voyageur games are back again…
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Extremely wet weather across the Prairies this spring has caused flooding in a number of communities. Now the residents of Cumberland House and the adjacent Cumberland House Cree Nation are awaiting their turn.
Hundreds of Cumberland House residents were evacuated June 23 after the Saskatchewan River began flowing onto the only road leading into the community.
Most…
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Extremely wet weather across the Prairies this spring has caused flooding in a number of communities. Now the residents of Cumberland House and the adjacent Cumberland House Cree Nation are awaiting their turn.
Hundreds of Cumberland House residents were evacuated June 23 after the Saskatchewan River began flowing onto the only road leading into the community.
Most…
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One of First Nations University of Canada's (FNUC) most respected academic leaders has launched a petition to overhaul the beleaguered university's governance structure.
At a June 28 press conference at the campus, Dr. Blair Stonechild said the current setup for the FNUC board of governors has aggravated the current political and administrative crisis at the university.…
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One of First Nations University of Canada's (FNUC) most respected academic leaders has launched a petition to overhaul the beleaguered university's governance structure.
At a June 28 press conference at the campus, Dr. Blair Stonechild said the current setup for the FNUC board of governors has aggravated the current political and administrative crisis at the university.…
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About 450 people gathered at Prince Albert city hall on June 10 to take part in a memorial walk to honour the lives and memories of Shirley Lonethunder, Pamela Jean George, Cynthia Louise Sanderson and Maxine Wapass.
These women, all from Saskatchewan, were among those whose deaths or disappearances were chronicled in Stolen Sisters: A Human Rights Response to…
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About 450 people gathered at Prince Albert city hall on June 10 to take part in a memorial walk to honour the lives and memories of Shirley Lonethunder, Pamela Jean George, Cynthia Louise Sanderson and Maxine Wapass.
These women, all from Saskatchewan, were among those whose deaths or disappearances were chronicled in Stolen Sisters: A Human Rights Response to…
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First Nations online education ventures are emerging across the country, each with their own approaches to solving issues like geographic isolation, poor student performance and a lack of cultural diversity in standard education, and giving students more choices.
One of the newest projects has been launched by the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC). The PAGC is made up 12…