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Science funding increased

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More experimenting will be done by Aboriginal scientists as the government has provided $705,000 for a five year Aboriginal Science Fund project.

The project will encourage an increase of Aboriginal graduates with degrees in science from the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College (SIFC).

Corruption hurts us all in many ways

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As an Aboriginal person, I find myself questioning more and more what direction we are taking as a people. Recently, certain events have made me question the role of our leadership.

Are we under the correct leadership? What defines good leadership for us today?

I guess it always leads back to the question: traditional leadership or leadership accustomed to the new society we live in?

Corruption hurts us all in many ways

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As an Aboriginal person, I find myself questioning more and more what direction we are taking as a people. Recently, certain events have made me question the role of our leadership.

Are we under the correct leadership? What defines good leadership for us today?

I guess it always leads back to the question: traditional leadership or leadership accustomed to the new society we live in?

Saskatchewan veterans air national concerns on provincial tour

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On an eight-week tour sponsored by Indian Affairs and the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN), members of the Saskatchewan First Nations Veterans Association (SFNVA) have been meeting with veterans from across the province.

Stopping at every powwow and First Nation event that could be crammed into a busy summer itinerary, representatives of SFNVA have been spreading an urgent message to all Saskatchewan First Nations and tribal councils.

Saskatchewan veterans air national concerns on provincial tour

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On an eight-week tour sponsored by Indian Affairs and the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN), members of the Saskatchewan First Nations Veterans Association (SFNVA) have been meeting with veterans from across the province.

Stopping at every powwow and First Nation event that could be crammed into a busy summer itinerary, representatives of SFNVA have been spreading an urgent message to all Saskatchewan First Nations and tribal councils.

First Nations museum has high ambitions

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When Lorne Carrier used to work the front desk at the Wanuskewin Centre in Saskatoon a few years ago, people would come in and ask him why he wasn't wearing his headdress.

Even at an archeological and historical site maintained by First Nations people, the Piapot First Nation man says some people still think of the Hollywood stereotype when they think of Indian people.