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USask awarded $5 million to lead new CIHR Indigenous health research networks to address health disparities
SASKATOON—University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers have been awarded $5 million from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) as part of a major new national initiative that aims to create a network of Indigenous research centres driven by and grounded in Indigenous communities. Apr 1, 2020 The new $100.8-million, 16-year national program—Network Environments for Indigenous […]
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SK Government: Taking Care Of Your Mental Health During The Pandemic
April 1, 2020 Mental health services and supports are readily available to Saskatchewan residents who need them during the COVID-19 pandemic. In recent spending estimates, the Ministry of Health is investing $435 million in mental health and addictions services, an increase of $33 million. The Government of Saskatchewan and health sector partners are working together […]
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GDI: COVID-19 – March 31st
Student Updates NEW Classes for Gabriel Dumont Institute/Dumont Technical Institute are currently being delivered remotely with the exception of the Fort Qu’Appelle DTI Enhanced Carpentry and Solar Panel Installation program, which is suspended until further notice. Student Loans Even though post-secondary classes are being cancelled or delayed, current student loan payments will continue through April […]
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Police investigating deaths of six Indigenous people across the Prairies – APTN News
March 31, 2020 Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a triple homicide that killed three members of a Metis family in Prince Albert, Sask. The Prince Albert Police Service announced the arrest late Tuesday but did not name the man or reveal his relationship to the family. Police said he was known to […]
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Updated Message from President Chartier
March 31, 2020 Narrows, SK Great news! Late yesterday afternoon I confirmed with the person whom I believed was the individual who had been in contact with the person (a non-resident of northern Saskatchewan) who had tested positive with the COVID 19 virus that her test had just come back negative. Coincidentally, in follow-up from […]
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Morning Star Lodge and USask health research leader launch “Protecting Our Home Fires” strategy for COVID-19 prevention
SASKATOON – University of Saskatchewan (USask) health research leader Dr. Carrie Bourassa and Morning Star Lodge, an Indigenous community-based health research lab in Regina, are launching a strategy to inform Indigenous communities about the risks of COVID-19 infection and how to prevent its spread. Mar 30, 2020 “Morning Star Lodge is here to serve Indigenous […]
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Métis Nation – Saskatchewan Media Release announcing COVID-19 Supports
Métis Nation – Saskatchewan announces interim funding of 2.88 million dollars for immediate emergency COVID-19 relief measures for citizens and communities as part of an ongoing Pandemic Planning and Response. March 30, 2020 – Saskatoon, SK – Today, the Métis Nation – Saskatchewan (MN–S) announced that up to $2.88 million dollars in funding will be […]
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President Chartier Enters into 14 days Self-isolation
March 30, 2020 Buffalo Narrows, SK This morning I was contacted by Saskatchewan Health informing me that I was in contact late last week with a person who was in contact with a person who tested positive with the COVID 19 virus. As part of their protocol they will not disclose where and when the […]
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PAGC Communique
On Friday, March 13, 2020, we held an emergency meeting with our Executive, Chiefs, and Directors on how to support our communities once we had received word that a presumptive case of COVID-19 was in one of our communities. At that time, we activated our Pandemic Planning Committee, which is led by key staff, including […]
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Star Diamond Corporation Announces 2019 Year End Results
Star Diamond Corporation (“DIAM”, “Star Diamond” or the “Company”) reports that the audited results of its operations for the year ended December 31, 2019 will be filed today on SEDAR and may be viewed at www.sedar.com once posted. A summary of key financial and operating results for the year is as follows: Highlights Announced study […]
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