Page 2

With the need to improve provision of education to Aboriginal students being acknowledged by educators across the country, many jurisdictions are now taking long, hard looks at what needs to be done. In some jurisdictions, however, the need was recognized many years ago, and initiatives aimed at Native students are already entrenched and ongoing.

Page 2

With the need to improve provision of education to Aboriginal students being acknowledged by educators across the country, many jurisdictions are now taking long, hard looks at what needs to be done. In some jurisdictions, however, the need was recognized many years ago, and initiatives aimed at Native students are already entrenched and ongoing.

Page 1

In a solid move toward self-governance, Saskatchewan First Nations have taken a significant step away from the Indian Act.

On May 27 the federal government, the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) and the province signed a new agreements that are intended to move First Nations toward self-government.

Page 1

In a solid move toward self-governance, Saskatchewan First Nations have taken a significant step away from the Indian Act.

On May 27 the federal government, the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) and the province signed a new agreements that are intended to move First Nations toward self-government.

Page 1

The treaty day celebrations for the Cote First Nation on May 19 was not just about celebrating the signing of Treaty 4. This year the community also held a panel where 12 treaty issues were presented and discussed. The issues were on hunting, fishing, education, child welfare, concepts of treaties, treatment of war veterans, health, employment, funding and taxation. The panel was held in the gymnasium at the Chief Gabriel Cote School on the reserve.

Page 1

The treaty day celebrations for the Cote First Nation on May 19 was not just about celebrating the signing of Treaty 4. This year the community also held a panel where 12 treaty issues were presented and discussed. The issues were on hunting, fishing, education, child welfare, concepts of treaties, treatment of war veterans, health, employment, funding and taxation. The panel was held in the gymnasium at the Chief Gabriel Cote School on the reserve.

Page 14

Aboriginal youth from across the province of Saskatchewan will have a chance to learn more about career choices available to them during a First Nations youth career symposium to be held in Saskatoon from May 10 to 11.

Leadership: Choices 2000+ is a joint venture of the Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC) Urban First Nation Services Inc. and the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations.

Page 14

Aboriginal youth from across the province of Saskatchewan will have a chance to learn more about career choices available to them during a First Nations youth career symposium to be held in Saskatoon from May 10 to 11.

Leadership: Choices 2000+ is a joint venture of the Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC) Urban First Nation Services Inc. and the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations.

Page 12

With its first major television production, Heartbeat of the Earth, Missinipi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) has signaled that it has successfully made the transition to television from a 15-year history of Aboriginal radio programming.

Page 12

With its first major television production, Heartbeat of the Earth, Missinipi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) has signaled that it has successfully made the transition to television from a 15-year history of Aboriginal radio programming.