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Students from 73 First Nations schools across Saskatchewan will soon have speedier Internet access thanks to a satellite upgrade by the Saskatchewan Communication Network (SCN). This fall, SCN's one-way Digital Satellite Network will be replaced by a two-way satellite system, allowing students to find on-line learning resources.
"This will enable teachers and the students…
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The location of Beardy's and Okemasis First Nation makes it a natural draw for tourists interested in Canada's history. Situated near Fort Carleton and Duck Lake, the community has historic ties to the fur trade and to the Northwest rebellion.
Those ties aren't lost on Justin Scott, one of the people behind a plan to bring German tourists to the area next summer
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Aboriginal financial leaders are hoping that an agreement signed on July 20 will lead to an increase in the amount of money available for Aboriginal business loans.
The signing ceremony was held in a meeting room at the Charlottetown Civic Centre while the Assembly of First Nations' annual general meeting was in progress in the main hall.
Dan Brant, former chief…
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The biggest powwow ever hosted by Thunderchild First Nation was held Aug. 15 to 17 in a stunning new arbour facility built to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the signing of Treaty 6.
Thousands of visitors and hundreds of dancers enjoyed a full weekend of blue skies, sunshine and clear starry nights.
"It was the people of Thunderchild who asked chief and…
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While the rest of Canada commemorated Labour Day, more than 300 people from the artistic and Aboriginal worlds came to the First Nations University of Canada (FNUC) to say goodbye to a colleague, a teacher, an artist and a friend.
Bob Boyer, a world-renowned Aboriginal artist and head of the Department of Indian Fine Arts at FNUC, collapsed and died of a heart attack while…
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On Sept. 6, Harry W. Daniels passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Daniels was many things to many people-actor, storyteller, teacher, author, and politician on both the national and international stage. But the one thing he is most closely associated with, and the accomplishment long-time friend Tony Belcourt believes Daniels was most proud of, is his work to…
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Cheryl Petten, Sage Writer, Clearwater River Dene Nation
From Aug. 27 to Sept. 3 Clearwater River Dene Nation and people from the nearby village of La Loche set up a roadblock on the highway that runs through its reserve. The blockade of Highway 955 was in place for just over a week, but in that time the First Nation managed to accomplish what it hadn't been able to do…
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The federal government has proposed expending hundreds of millions of new dollars to improve the health of Aboriginal peoples in Canada.
Prime Minister Paul Martin says another $700 million should be spent in addition to the $1.7 billion already expended with funds targeted to improving inefficiencies in the system, prevention initiatives and increasing the number of…
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At the age of 21, Jon Mirasty is riding high after a successful rookie year playing in the East Coast Hockey League.
As left wing for the Bakersfield Condors, Mirasty, who is from Flying Dust First Nation, led the league with 32 fighting majors and 358 penalty minutes. At 5'10" and 220 lb, Mirasty has taken on the role of enforcer, fighting guys that he says are stronger…
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Barry Hambly was only four years old when he became a victim of the "Sixties Scoop," which saw hundreds of Aboriginal children removed from their homes and placed with non-Aboriginal families in Canada and the United States.
Now, more than 30 years later, Hambly is rediscovering his roots and sharing the experience with others. His story is featured in the documentary…
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The cardiovascular research group at the University of Saskatchewan is teaming up with two Saskatchewan First Nations to take a scientific look at what makes traditional herbal remedies work.
The research group plans to talk to Elders and healers from English River First Nation and the Lac La Ronge Indian band to gather information about traditional treatments of…
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When students from Muskoday First Nation head back to school this time next year, they won't have nearly as far to go. On June 14, a sod-turning ceremony was held at the future site of the Muskoday school and youth centre.
Not since the day school era of the 1960s have the community's children been educated on the reserve. A kindergarten program already exists, but under…
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April Doepker huddles over some thread and a packet of beads. Her fingers work quickly as she works on another piece of jewellery for her display. She glances up when a potential customer strolls by her table, stopping to admire a necklace or pair of earrings. She greets them with a smile and a "hello" before she continues her work.
This is Doepker's second year at the…
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Vendors displaying and selling their products aren't anything new at the Saskatoon International Fringe Festival. But this year, for only the second time, the Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company (SNTC) had their own artisan's village where artists and craftsmen could show off their talents and sell their creations.
Nestled beside the Joe Duquette high school on Broadway…
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After Hunkpapa Lakota chief Sitting Bull led his people to victory in the Battle of Little Big Horn against American troops led by George Custer in 1876, they left the United States and settled near the Moose Jaw River. There, at the camp in the area also known as the Turn of the River of Turns, the Sioux began a new life.
Dana Claxton spent the first 11 years of her life…