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Canada’s Laws Must Respect First Nations Rights: AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde on Supreme Court of Canada Decision on Mikisew
Canada’s Laws Must Respect First Nations Rights: AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde on Supreme Court of Canada Decision on Mikisew October 19, 2018 (Ottawa, ON) – Following today’s decision by the Supreme Court of Canada regarding Mikisew Cree First Nation stating that the federal government does not need to consult with First Nations prior to […]
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Saskatoon’s aboriginal engagement conference encourages community organizations to take action
October 18, 2018 Leading experts, community leaders, elders and youth are coming together in Saskatoon for the Wîcihitowin (wee-chee-HEE’-toe-win) conference to discuss the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action and address Aboriginal engagement and inclusion issues. “Over the past few years, we’ve noticed a growing sense of awareness of Aboriginal engagement and […]
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SKTC: Little Sisters in Action
October 18, 2018 Walk, dream, run, and believe you can soar like an eagle! Be inspired to discover yourself by enhancing self-confidence and leadership skills, and being physically active in this 6-week program. WHO? Girls ages 10-14 years WHEN? Thursdays, October 25 • November 29 6:00 p.m. — 7:30 p.m. Call 306.975.3378 to register. Registration […]
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Unifor: New radio ads encourage reconciliation in rural Saskatchewan
October 18, 2018 REGINA—Unifor has published a new radio ad targeting non-Indigenous Canadians living in rural Saskatchewan. “There cannot be two Saskatchewans—reconciliation with First Nations is the path forward for a safe and prosperous province that includes everyone,” said Jerry Dias, Unifor National President. “Our ads speak to the need for non-Indigenous Canadians to acknowledge […]
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Statement on National Moose Hide Campaign Gathering and Day of Fasting
October 18, 2018 – On behalf of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, Commissioner Brian Eyolfson made the following statement in recognition of the National Moose Hide Campaign Gathering and Day of Fasting: “The devastation caused by the national tragedy of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, 2SLQBTQQIA people is […]
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Ten years of growth at the University of Regina
October 16, 2018 It’s official – the University of Regina has achieved 10 consecutive years of increased student enrolment. The 15,568 students registered for classes this Fall are a 1.9 per cent increase from the 15,276 students registered in Fall 2017 and a 33 per cent increase from the 11,664 students registered in Fall 2008. […]
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U of S researchers partner with First Nations community to measure climate change
SASKATOON – University of Saskatchewan (U of S) researchers are working with the Okanese First Nation in southern Saskatchewan on a project to track and adapt to the effects of climate change on reserve lands. Oct 15, 2018 Earlier this month, a climate monitoring station was installed on Okanese land: the first of four automated […]
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Saturn Oil & Gas Inc. Increases Land Position and Provides Operational Update
SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN – October 15, 2018 – Saturn Oil & Gas Inc. (“Saturn” or the “Company”) (TSX.V: SOIL) (FSE: SMK) is pleased to announce that the Company was the successful bidder on certain targeted parcels at the recent Crown land sale on October 2nd, 2018. The Company acquired 5 lease parcels totaling 5 sections, bringing […]
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Canadians share their views on eliminating plastic waste as the Government of Canada looks to next steps
From: Environment and Climate Change Canada October 12, 2018 – Ottawa, Ontario Canadians know that plastic pollution is choking our oceans, lakes, and rivers and damaging the places we love. Beating plastic pollution means getting plastic out of our waters and eliminating plastic waste. From April 22 to September 21, 2018, the Government of Canada […]
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Federal And Provincial Governments Support Saskatchewan Housing Initiatives
October 11, 2018 The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan are working together to deliver more affordable housing solutions for households in greatest need across the province with a combined investment of nearly $2.39 million. This funding will help create 30 affordable housing units through six projects in five communities, including: $570,000 to Gabriel Housing Corporation […]
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