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Reconciliation requires more than symbolic gestures – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Aug 20, 2018 By James R. Miller, Professor Emeritus of History, University of Saskatchewan THE CANADIAN PRESS 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. ___ Author: James R. Miller, Professor Emeritus […]
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National Lacrosse League’s Saskatchewan Rush to fly Iroquois flag at home games – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Aug 17, 2018 SASKATOON _ The Saskatchewan Rush of the National Lacrosse League will honour the history of the sport by flying an Iroquois flag at all home games from now on. SaskTel Centre, the Rush’s home arena, hosted the world junior indoor lacrosse championship from Aug. 8 to 12. The Iroquois, who […]
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Gold Eagle Casino earns two international marketing awards for third straight year
August 16, 2018 – North Battleford, SK – The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA)’s Gold Eagle Casino (GEC) has been honoured with winning two Silver Romero Awards for excellence in casino marketing. At an awards ceremony held in Las Vegas, Nevada, Gold Eagle Casino received awards for Casino Floor and VIP promotions. “This is the […]
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Ongoing battle’: Northern Saskatchewan desperate for more mental health services – CBC
First Nations leaders demand action after 2nd volunteer firefighter takes his own life Aug 16, 2018 Northern Saskatchewan is in dire need of improved mental health services, Indigenous leaders say. The call follows the unexpected death of volunteer firefighter Frank Jr. McDonald, 22, who took his own life on on Aug. 4, leaving behind several […]
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SIGA presents its largest single donation to CHEP Good Food Inc.
August 14, 2018 – Saskatoon, SK – Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) and the SIGA Long Runners Fitness Group announced today an $18,000 donation to support CHEP Good Food Inc. The funds were raised through SIGA’s Good Food Run held on June 10, 2018. “SIGA is committed to sharing success in the communities where we […]
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SK Government: Regina Indian Industrial School Cemetery Plaque Unveiling
August 14, 2018 A monument to commemorate and honour those who died while attending the Regina Indian Industrial School (RIIS) over 100 years ago was unveiled today. “This Provincial Heritage Property designation ensures the Regina Indian Industrial School Cemetery history will not be forgotten,” Minister of Parks, Culture and Sport Gene Makowsky said. “This plaque […]
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SK Government: Legal Services Task Team Releases Final Report
August 14, 2018 The Legal Services Task Team, appointed in 2017 to examine the possibility of allowing non-lawyers to provide some legal services, has released its final report. The Task Team was a joint project headed by the Ministry of Justice and the Law Society of Saskatchewan. It brought together 11 members, each with a […]
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Saskatchewan Research Council-Gabriel Dumont Institute Partnership
Aug 10, 2018 The Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) and Gabriel Dumont Institute (GDI) Training and Employment have partnered since 2015 to create more opportunities for Métis students in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs with SRC mentors in the same or similar disciplines to help them in their educational and personal growth. Under […]
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Metis Nation-Saskatchewan Citizen Registry
Office of the Metis Nation-Saskatchewan Citizenship Registry Tammy Fleury – 306-343-5095 Lloydminister Metis Housing Group Inc. 3201 – 45 Avenue Tuesday August 14, 2018 9:00am – 4:30pm When applying for your Metis Nation-Saskatchewan card, please bring the following: -Photo ID -Health Card -Birth Certificate (Long or Short version) -Baptismal Certificate -Family Tree / Information to […]
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MMIWG: A Statement on International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
August 09, 2018 The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls would like to acknowledge the United Nations for their continued effort in creating space where Indigenous Peoples are equal. This year’s theme, Indigenous peoples’ migration and movement, acknowledges the underlying facts that many Indigenous Peoples are forced off their traditional lands […]
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