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Assembly of First Nations National Chief Says the Federal Party Leaders Debate Shows First Nations Priorities Matter and Require Greater Focus in Federal Election
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Says the Federal Party Leaders Debate Shows First Nations Priorities Matter and Require Greater Focus in Federal Election August 6, 2015 OTTAWA – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde said that tonight’s debate amongst the leaders of the federal political parties was an opportunity for all leaders […]
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Highway 1 Investment continues
August 6, 2015 This week crews will begin repaving 15 kilometres of the westbound lanes on Highway 1 through Swift Current. Highway 1 through Swift Current carries more than 8,000 vehicles a day, the busiest section of the Trans-Canada Highway in the province west of Moose Jaw. The repaving project, expected to be finished in […]
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Groundbreaking for New Affordable Housing in Regina
REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN, July 29, 2015 — The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan, along with community partners, today celebrated the groundbreaking for a new affordable housing project for families with complex needs. The six-unit facility, to be owned by Gabriel Housing Corporation, will serve Regina and surrounding area and include support services that empower families to […]
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AFN National Chief Responds to Apology by Pope Francis for the Catholic Church’s Role in Colonialism
July 10, 2015 (Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde commented today on Alberta Premier Rachel Notley’s letter instructing her cabinet to conduct a review of all provincial policies, programs and legislation with regard to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and to implement the Declaration […]
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Assembly of First Nations National Chief Calls for Action to Ensure Safety for First Nations Affected by Forest Fires in Saskatchewan
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Calls for Action to Ensure Safety for First Nations Affected by Forest Fires in Saskatchewan July 5, 2015 (Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde called for action to ensure safety and security for all First Nations citizens and communities affected […]
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Assembly of First Nations National Chief Calls for Action to Ensure Safety for First Nations Affected by Forest Fires in Saskatchewan
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Calls for Action to Ensure Safety for First Nations Affected by Forest Fires in Saskatchewan July 5, 2015 (Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde called for action to ensure safety and security for all First Nations citizens and communities affected […]
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Assembly of First Nations Supports Universities Canada Indigenous Education Principles Aimed at Closing the Education Gap
Assembly of First Nations Supports Universities Canada Indigenous Education Principles Aimed at Closing the Education Gap June 30, 2015 (Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde commends the leadership of Universities Canada in finding creative and new ideas to ensure that Indigenous students get the same opportunities as other Canadian […]
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Saskatchewan’s Education Minister takes part in first-ever Aboriginal Symposium – 620 CKRM
29 June 2015 Ministers of Education from all over the country will be in Yellowknife for the first ever Aboriginal Educators’ Symposium over the next couple days. Associate Deputy Minister with the Ministry of Education Greg Miller says the goal is to share strategies that have worked here at home to help Aboriginal students succeed. […]
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Call for the Government of Saskatchewan to Apologize for 60’s Scoop
(Saskatoon, SK – June 18, 2015) Now that the province of Manitoba has formally apologized to Aboriginal adoptees of the 60’s Scoop, it is time for Saskatchewan to do the same. The paternalistic practice of removing thousands of Aboriginal children from their families and placing them for adoption in non-Aboriginal homes is now seen to […]
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The Daily Tuesday, June 9, 2015
June 9, 2015 Police-reported hate crimes, 2013 In 2013, police reported 1,167 criminal incidents motivated by hate in Canada, 247 fewer incidents than in 2012. These hate crimes represented 3.3 incidents per 100,000 population. Culture and sport activities in the provinces and territories, 2010 Culture activities accounted for 3.0% of Canada’s total gross domestic product (GDP) and 642,486 jobs in 2010. Across the provinces and territories, culture GDP varied […]
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