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Indigenous veterans honoured at Gold Eagle Casino – The Battlefords News-Optimist
November 11, 2019 A Remembrance Day service was held at the Gold Eagle Casino in North Battleford honouring First Nations and Metis veterans. Councillor Reverend Gordon Yarde of the Town of Battleford gave the ministerial address, saying they were remembering the sacrifice of friends and family, men and women. “Many you may know by name […]
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Read MoreThe pressing need to learn from Indigenous elders – CBC
CBC Saskatchewan, Manitoba and the North examined how the role of elders is evolving in today’s society Nov 11, 2019 Elders are storytellers, teachers, protectors, healers and pivotal members of Indigenous communities in Canada. Many grew up speaking an Indigenous language, learning ceremony and living off the land. Several are also survivors of residential school […]
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Read MoreArtists in residence shared the stories behind their art – Estevan Mercury
November 1, 2019 The Estevan Art Gallery and Museum (EAGM) held a reception for its two artists in residence on Oct. 25. Even though Ruth Langwieser and Sarah Timewell were EAGM’s creative residents for only two weeks, they’ve accomplished a lot, interacting with the community, sharing their talent and also working on their own art. […]
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Read MoreBattleford Industrial School Cemetery Receives Provincial Heritage Property Designation
October 28, 2019 The Government of Saskatchewan has designated the Battleford Industrial School Cemetery as the province’s newest Provincial Heritage Property. “Through this designation, we recognize an important story in Saskatchewan’s history,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Gene Makowsky said. “Commemorating those who lost their lives, language and culture through residential schools is an important […]
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Read MorePolice officers across Saskatchewan team up to host Second Feast and Round Dance
October 18, 2019 Members of the Saskatchewan RCMP and the Prince Albert Police Service are teaming up with local community agencies to host the Second Feast and Round Dance in honour of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons on Saturday, October 26. This special event will take place at the Senator Allen Bird Memorial Centre in […]
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Read MoreFSIN receives complaints after Cree woman asked not to speak her language in school – 620 CKRM.com
October 21, 2019 The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations wants to see school boards, administrations and teachers across Saskatchewan increase and encourage the use of First Nations languages in schools. This comes after the federation learned that a Cree woman was allegedly asked by a school principal to not speak her language at the school. […]
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Read MoreSupport for Saskatoon’s 5th Annual Indigenous Engagement Conference continues to grow
October 16, 2019 Over 800 leading experts, community leaders, elders and youth are coming together in Saskatoon today for the Wîcihitowin (wee-chee-HEE’-toe-win) Indigenous Engagement Conference. Reaching its highest attendance yet, the conference focuses on responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action and how to address Indigenous engagement and inclusion issues. […]
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Read MoreKCI holds grand opening of Indigenous Student Centre – Kamsack Times
October 20, 2019 Kamsack Comprehensive Institute (KCI) now has an Indigenous Student Centre (ISC) to provide Indigenous students with a “safe, comfortable space to practice traditions, customs and ceremonies.” On October 8 members of the community, representatives of the school and Good Spirit School Division (GSSD), Yorkton Tribal Council (YTC), Chiefs, council members and Elders […]
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Read MoreCity and Kahkewistahaw First Nation to sign new Urban Reserve Agreements during special signing ceremony on Tuesday, October 22
October 15, 2019 The City and Kahkewistahaw First Nation have cleared a path to designate the First Nation’s land at 1215 Claypool Drive as an urban reserve. The City will host a special signing ceremony on Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at 9:30 a.m. in Council Chambers for the Kahkewistahaw First Nation Chief and Council, the […]
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Read MoreCumberland College: Orange Shirt Day Ceremonies
October 9, 2019 Over 1500 people from the northeast held hands and participated in round dances at the end of September to recognize Orange Shirt Day. Cumberland College hosted the third annual event in Melfort with over 600 participants and the first event in Tisdale with nearly 600 students and adults in attendance. As a […]
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