Graduation rates for First Nations, Métis and Inuit students jumped by 11 percentage points in 1 year Sep 27, 2017 Regina Public Schools says its graduation rates are on the rise and the highest increase is among Indigenous students. The school district announced Tuesday night its overall graduation rate increased five percentage points in the […]
Source: The Canadian Press Sep 27, 2017 Five stories in the news for Wednesday, Sept. 27 ___ BOMBARDIER HIT HARD IN BOEING DISPUTE Bombardier’s hopes for breaking into the U.S. market has taken a massive blow, with the U.S. Department of Commerce announcing a hefty 219 per cent duty on its CSeries jets. The department says government […]
September 26, 2017 Community Leader of the Year Award – Chief Tammy Cook-Searson In recognition of her tireless efforts in her community, Chief Tammy Cook-Searson will be the first recipient of the ABEX Community Leader of the Year award. This award is new for 2017 and is proudly sponsored by SaskEnergy. The award recognizes an […]
Source: The Canadian Press Sep 26, 2017 PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. _ Two Indigenous organizations in Saskatchewan are preparing to enter election mode this fall. The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations is hosting vice chief elections at their fall assembly at the end of October. This year, the second and fourth vice chief seats are up for election; […]
Source: The Canadian Press Sep 26, 2017 This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site. ___ Authors: Steven Liss, Vice-President Research & Innovation; professor of chemistry and biology, Faculty of Science, Ryerson University; Anna Majury, Clinical […]
September 26, 2017 The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) is speaking out after a First Nations woman said she was racially profiled at a Sears Canada store in Prince Albert, Sask. B. Helen Ermine said she was approached by an employee while on her way to the till to pay for a comforter on […]
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! AFN National Housing and Infrastructure Forum & Tradeshow October 30 – November 1, 2017 Greetings, Please be advised that registration is now open for the Assembly of First Nations National Housing and Infrastructure Forum and Tradeshow: Moving Towards First Nations Care and Control of Housing & Infrastructure will be taking place October […]
SASKATOON, Sept. 25, 2017 – The Provincial Metis Council acknowledges the resignation of the Treasurer, Mary Ann Morin. Métis Nation – Saskatchewan President, Glen McCallum, wishes to thank Morin for her contribution to the Métis Nation, and adds he wishes her well in her future endeavors. About the Métis Nation – Saskatchewan Métis Nation – Saskatchewan (MN-S) represents Métis citizens living […]
Source: The Canadian Press Sep 26, 2017 Six stories in the news for Tuesday, Sept. 26 ___ LABOUR STANDARDS TAKE SPOTLIGHT AT NAFTA TALKS Labour standards are on the agenda today and tomorrow at the third round of NAFTA negotiations in Ottawa. Canada wants to see enforceable, progressive labour standards in a new trade pact and an […]
September 23, 2017 Saskatoon police are asking for help to locate a missing 12-year-old girl from the Confederation Park area. Kalyce Wattendorf was reported missing Friday night after she didn’t return to her home in the 300 block of St. Laurent Crescent. Wattendorf is described as five-feet-five-inches tall, approximately 140 pounds with long brown hair […]