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Saskatchewan Sage

Launched in 1996. A news publication specifically designed to serve the Indigenous people of Saskatchewan.

  • May 6, 2005
  • Cheryl Petten, Sage Writer, Green Lake

Page 9

When the Chelsea Flower Show opens its doors on May 24 Ric and Rose Richardson will be there. But the husband and wife team from Green Lake aren't attending the event to check out the new plants being introduced or to find out about the latest gardening trends, or even to catch a glimpse of members of the British royal family, who traditionally attend the show the day before it…

  • May 6, 2005
  • Cheryl Petten, Sage Writer, Green Lake

Page 9

When the Chelsea Flower Show opens its doors on May 24 Ric and Rose Richardson will be there. But the husband and wife team from Green Lake aren't attending the event to check out the new plants being introduced or to find out about the latest gardening trends, or even to catch a glimpse of members of the British royal family, who traditionally attend the show the day before it…

  • May 6, 2005
  • Cheryl Petten, Sage Writer, Winnipeg

Page 7

A new tool kit designed to help Aboriginal workers become more involved in ensuring the health and safety of their workplaces will soon be available.

Called the Spirit Tool Kit, the collection of resources is being developed by the Manitoba Federation of Labour Occupational Health Centre as part of the centre's Aboriginal Workers Education and Outreach Project and is…

  • May 6, 2005
  • Cheryl Petten, Sage Writer, Winnipeg

Page 7

A new tool kit designed to help Aboriginal workers become more involved in ensuring the health and safety of their workplaces will soon be available.

Called the Spirit Tool Kit, the collection of resources is being developed by the Manitoba Federation of Labour Occupational Health Centre as part of the centre's Aboriginal Workers Education and Outreach Project and is…

  • May 6, 2005
  • Aaron Dane Lutz, Sage Writer, North Battleford

Page 6

Don Burnstick is doing a little woodworking after his latest achievement at the 41st All-Native Hockey Tournament held in North Battleford March 25 to 27. Burnstick is head coach of the Redskins, who won the championship for the second time in two years.

"I'm building a trophy case," said Burnstick. "We've won twice now at the most prestigious tournament in Canada."

  • May 6, 2005
  • Aaron Dane Lutz, Sage Writer, North Battleford

Page 6

Don Burnstick is doing a little woodworking after his latest achievement at the 41st All-Native Hockey Tournament held in North Battleford March 25 to 27. Burnstick is head coach of the Redskins, who won the championship for the second time in two years.

"I'm building a trophy case," said Burnstick. "We've won twice now at the most prestigious tournament in Canada."

  • May 6, 2005
  • Candace Finch, Sage Writer, Regina

Page 5

Donny Parenteau began his career at the age of 15 when chance and curiosity enticed him to pick up the fiddle. It wasn't long before his natural talent emerged and he began performing professionally with acts such as Grant and Sean Carson, The Number One West Show, and internationally known country musician Neil McCoy.

Now Parenteau has returned to his Saskatchewan roots…

  • May 6, 2005
  • Candace Finch, Sage Writer, Regina

Page 5

Donny Parenteau began his career at the age of 15 when chance and curiosity enticed him to pick up the fiddle. It wasn't long before his natural talent emerged and he began performing professionally with acts such as Grant and Sean Carson, The Number One West Show, and internationally known country musician Neil McCoy.

Now Parenteau has returned to his Saskatchewan roots…

  • May 6, 2005
  • Cheryl Petten, Sage Writer, Montreal

Page 3

For one day in February, Concordia University played host to an impressive gathering of Aboriginal leaders and educators, federal, provincial and territorial government representatives and policy advisors who all came together to try to answer one question-what can be done to improve the success rates for Aboriginal students in Canada?

The event was Moving Forward-National…

  • May 6, 2005
  • Cheryl Petten, Sage Writer, Montreal

Page 3

For one day in February, Concordia University played host to an impressive gathering of Aboriginal leaders and educators, federal, provincial and territorial government representatives and policy advisors who all came together to try to answer one question-what can be done to improve the success rates for Aboriginal students in Canada?

The event was Moving Forward-National…

  • May 6, 2005
  • Debora Steel, Sage Writer, Saskatoon

Page 2

There was a mighty clap of thunder and a brilliant flash of lightning over Saskatoon on March 31 when the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation flew into town on the wings of a thunderbird to host its 12th annual achievement awards gala.

The gala celebrates the lives of 14 recipients from the Aboriginal community with a lavish stage show complete with performances by…

  • May 6, 2005
  • Debora Steel, Sage Writer, Saskatoon

Page 2

There was a mighty clap of thunder and a brilliant flash of lightning over Saskatoon on March 31 when the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation flew into town on the wings of a thunderbird to host its 12th annual achievement awards gala.

The gala celebrates the lives of 14 recipients from the Aboriginal community with a lavish stage show complete with performances by…

  • May 6, 2005
  • George Young, Sage Writer, Calgary

Page 1

The delegation from the Metis Nation-Saskatchewan (MNS) that attended the 20th general assembly of the Metis National Council (MNC) in Calgary March 19 and 20 was looking for financial and moral support from the national organization. They received the latter, but on two separate occasions the provincial organization's call for financial assistance from the MNC was rejected.…

  • May 6, 2005
  • George Young, Sage Writer, Calgary

Page 1

The delegation from the Metis Nation-Saskatchewan (MNS) that attended the 20th general assembly of the Metis National Council (MNC) in Calgary March 19 and 20 was looking for financial and moral support from the national organization. They received the latter, but on two separate occasions the provincial organization's call for financial assistance from the MNC was rejected.…

  • May 6, 2005
  • Sam Laskaris, Sage Writer, Miramichi, N.B.

Page 18

Both Saskatchewan entries returned home with some hardware from this year's National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC).

The fourth annual national tournament was staged April 17 to 23 in Miramichi, N.B., with the Saskatchewan girls' and boys' clubs each winning bronze medals in their divisions. A total of 18 clubs-nine female and nine male-participated at this year's…