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In 1976, vision became reality with the establishment of the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College (SIFC). Elders and leaders alike anticipated such a facility would provide for the educational needs of First Nations people.
The SIFC became officially federated with the University of Regina in May, 1976. Initially, it offered a Bachelor of Arts Program in Indian Studies…
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Federal Justice Minister Allan Rock, Saskatchewan Justice Minister John Nilson, and Chief Blaine Favel of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) today announced the development and delivery of community justice workshops for First Nations communities.
The federal government will provide $100,000 and the province $70,000 to the FSIN to develop a workshop…
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Federal Justice Minister Allan Rock, Saskatchewan Justice Minister John Nilson, and Chief Blaine Favel of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) today announced the development and delivery of community justice workshops for First Nations communities.
The federal government will provide $100,000 and the province $70,000 to the FSIN to develop a workshop…
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After being in decline for 30 years, Winnipeg's historic Canadian Pacific railway station has a new lease on life as Winnipeg's Aboriginal Centre. The national historic site will eventually provide more than 7,000 sq. m of office space, as well as a public area fully restored to pre-decline standards.
"The special focus (as a historic site) has been on the train rotunda…
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After being in decline for 30 years, Winnipeg's historic Canadian Pacific railway station has a new lease on life as Winnipeg's Aboriginal Centre. The national historic site will eventually provide more than 7,000 sq. m of office space, as well as a public area fully restored to pre-decline standards.
"The special focus (as a historic site) has been on the train rotunda…
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Changes to the schedule of benefits in dental health care has Alberta dentist Deb Crowfoot concerned and worried about his patient's oral health.
The changes, which went into effect Jan. 1, were imposed without input from the people who most deal with a Native clientele and will affect the community greatly, said Crowfoot.
Paul Glover, Director General of the Non-…
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Changes to the schedule of benefits in dental health care has Alberta dentist Deb Crowfoot concerned and worried about his patient's oral health.
The changes, which went into effect Jan. 1, were imposed without input from the people who most deal with a Native clientele and will affect the community greatly, said Crowfoot.
Paul Glover, Director General of the Non-…
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With rumors abounding that Canada's Tobacco Demand Reduction Strategy funding will be cut off this spring, social organizations have banded together to head the budget off at the pass. The strategy was introduced in 1992, and was scheduled for sunsetting and review in 1997, but insiders expect it to be axed in the next federal budget, effective March 31.
The National…
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With rumors abounding that Canada's Tobacco Demand Reduction Strategy funding will be cut off this spring, social organizations have banded together to head the budget off at the pass. The strategy was introduced in 1992, and was scheduled for sunsetting and review in 1997, but insiders expect it to be axed in the next federal budget, effective March 31.
The National…
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Protest marches and peaceful demonstrations against cuts to Native health care may become regular events across the country this year, says Native leader Ovide Mercredi.
The Grand Chief of the Assembly of First Nations led a march of about 500 people through the heart of Winnipeg in a public demonstration of anger and frustration with the federal health department's…
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Protest marches and peaceful demonstrations against cuts to Native health care may become regular events across the country this year, says Native leader Ovide Mercredi.
The Grand Chief of the Assembly of First Nations led a march of about 500 people through the heart of Winnipeg in a public demonstration of anger and frustration with the federal health department's…
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Review
Coming to Light: Contemporary Translations of the Native Literatures of North America
Edited by Brian Swann
801 pages, $40 (hc)
Random House
Laguna writer Paula Gunn Allen calls traditional Native storytelling a 'literature of vision.' To people of an oral culture, words do not simply represent meaning, they have the power to create,…
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Review
Coming to Light: Contemporary Translations of the Native Literatures of North America
Edited by Brian Swann
801 pages, $40 (hc)
Random House
Laguna writer Paula Gunn Allen calls traditional Native storytelling a 'literature of vision.' To people of an oral culture, words do not simply represent meaning, they have the power to create,…
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Review
Julian B: "Once upon a Genocide"
Julian B. Watson
Soar/Warrior.
Julian B. Watson's first ambitious release rejects subtlety and brandishes the album's direction and purpose with the opening message.
"Genocide against Native people is still going on today, all over the world," the segment, taken from a pre-recorded speech, flatly states…
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Review
Julian B: "Once upon a Genocide"
Julian B. Watson
Soar/Warrior.
Julian B. Watson's first ambitious release rejects subtlety and brandishes the album's direction and purpose with the opening message.
"Genocide against Native people is still going on today, all over the world," the segment, taken from a pre-recorded speech, flatly states…