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Dear Editor:

Thank you for the story covering the educational initiatives at the College of Commerce and SIFC. There are some errors in the story that I would like clarified in the next issue of Saskatchewan Sage.

There are approximately 100 students registered in the two-year administration program--Certificate in Indigenous Business Management sponsored by SIFC and Commerce. Successful students can continue onto the commerce program and complete their commerce degree at the College of Commerce.

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Dear Editor:

Thank you for the story covering the educational initiatives at the College of Commerce and SIFC. There are some errors in the story that I would like clarified in the next issue of Saskatchewan Sage.

There are approximately 100 students registered in the two-year administration program--Certificate in Indigenous Business Management sponsored by SIFC and Commerce. Successful students can continue onto the commerce program and complete their commerce degree at the College of Commerce.

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A protocol agreement was signed Oct. 31 by representatives from the federal and provincial governments and the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations that established a common table for discussion of issues of mutual concern, including ways to identify and facilitate processes to negotiate and implement Aboriginal self-government.

The signing was made in conjunction with the events planned for the 50th anniversary celebrations of the FSIN during Oct. 31 to Nov. 3.

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A protocol agreement was signed Oct. 31 by representatives from the federal and provincial governments and the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations that established a common table for discussion of issues of mutual concern, including ways to identify and facilitate processes to negotiate and implement Aboriginal self-government.

The signing was made in conjunction with the events planned for the 50th anniversary celebrations of the FSIN during Oct. 31 to Nov. 3.

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A protocol agreement was signed Oct. 31 by representatives from the federal and provincial governments and the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations that established a common table for discussion of issues of mutual concern, including ways to identify and facilitate processes to negotiate and implement Aboriginal self-government.

The signing was made in conjunction with the events planned for the 50th anniversary celebrations of the FSIN during Oct. 31 to Nov. 3.

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The federal government will provide more than $1-million to an Aboriginal Veterans Scholarship Trust to recognize and pay tribute to the contributions of Aboriginal veterans.

The announcement was made No. 4 at various locations across Canada, including Ottawa and Saskatoon.

"Improving educational opportunities for Aboriginal people is one of our government's priorities," said Indian Affairs minister Ron Irwin. "We know that education opens the mind to new ideas, and that it opens doors to new opportunities and a better quality of life."

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The federal government will provide more than $1-million to an Aboriginal Veterans Scholarship Trust to recognize and pay tribute to the contributions of Aboriginal veterans.

The announcement was made No. 4 at various locations across Canada, including Ottawa and Saskatoon.

"Improving educational opportunities for Aboriginal people is one of our government's priorities," said Indian Affairs minister Ron Irwin. "We know that education opens the mind to new ideas, and that it opens doors to new opportunities and a better quality of life."

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The federal government will provide more than $1-million to an Aboriginal Veterans Scholarship Trust to recognize and pay tribute to the contributions of Aboriginal veterans.

The announcement was made No. 4 at various locations across Canada, including Ottawa and Saskatoon.

"Improving educational opportunities for Aboriginal people is one of our government's priorities," said Indian Affairs minister Ron Irwin. "We know that education opens the mind to new ideas, and that it opens doors to new opportunities and a better quality of life."

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The Saskatchewan Indian Federated College hosted a conference at its northern campus for young Aboriginal writers who wanted to learn from experienced professionals.

The two days of workshops, held on Nov. 1 and 2, were attended by about 200 aspiring writers, teachers, chaperones and trainees. The writers brought in to lead the workshops were from various backgrounds and disciplines.

"It was a pretty good turn out," said Brenda Rocheleau of the SIFC. "We were quite surprised."

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Canada's first Aboriginal bank will be up and running in less than 90 days, said Keith Martell, director of finance for the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations. Martell was speaking to a gathering of business people at the CANDO conference held in Saskatoon in late October.