Year in review-March, 2001

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In March, Sage brought you coverage of the First Nations Forestry Program's fifth annual Aboriginal Forestry Conference held in Saskatoon, and of the ninth annual Voices of the North Aboriginal Talent Showcase in Prince Albert.

The issue also included an interview with Brendan Cross, leader of Saskatchewan's now defunct First Nations Party, after his failed bid to win a provincial seat during a byelection in the Regina Elphinstone riding.

Community news in March included an article about a new seniors lodge complex on Cowessess First Nation, and a story about twenty students from Nisto Awasiasak Memorial school in Cumberland House who travelled to Barrie, Ont. as part of an exchange program.

The many accomplishments of Dr. Freda Ahenakew were the topic of another article in the March issue of Sage. Ahenakew received the 2001 National Aboriginal Achievement Award in the education category at a ceremony held in Edmonton.