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Indigenous Homelessness funding stream
From: Employment and Social Development Canada Reaching Home’s Indigenous Homelessness stream provides funding to organizations that provide supports to meet the unique needs of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The intent is that the funding be provided to Indigenous organizations located in urban centres. The program […]
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Saskatchewan Hosts Canada’s Forest Ministers
Canada’s federal, provincial and territorial forest ministers gathered this week at Elk Ridge, in the heart of Saskatchewan’s boreal forest, for their annual meeting to discuss challenges and opportunities facing Canada’s forest sector. The August 12-14 meeting was hosted by Saskatchewan Environment Minister Dustin Duncan, current Chair of Canadian Council of Forest Ministers (CCFM). “The […]
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Saskatchewan Communities Receive Close To $2.7 Million In Charitable Gaming Grants
August 14, 2019 Groups and organizations across the province are receiving approximately $2.7 million from the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority’s (SLGA) charitable gaming grant program. “The charitable gaming grant program supports groups and organizations that fundraise through charitable gaming activities,” Minister responsible for SLGA Gene Makowsky said. “The efforts of these groups benefit many […]
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Canada Strengthens Indigenous Innovation in Saskatchewan’s Forest Sector
From: Natural Resources Canada August 14, 2019 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Natural Resources Canada Canada’s forest sector continues to be an important source of employment across the country, including in rural, remote and Indigenous communities in Saskatchewan. That is why Canada is investing in projects to equip Indigenous communities with tools to build greener businesses and promote […]
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U of Regina: Annual Report highlights University’s successes
August 13, 2019 The University of Regina has released its 2018-19 Annual Report. The Report highlights the University’s many successes from May 1, 2018 to April 30, 2019. During the reporting period, the University celebrated its 10th consecutive year of enrolment growth, including growth in the number of self-declared Indigenous students and international students. Other […]
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Premier Moe Announces Cabinet Changes
August 13, 2019 Today, Premier Scott Moe announced changes to his cabinet including new Ministers of Government Relations, Highways and Infrastructure, and Rural and Remote Health. Premier Moe also announced a new cabinet responsibility for Seniors held by the Minister Responsible for Rural and Remote Health, and shifted cabinet responsibilities for the Water Security Agency […]
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GDI Celebrates 3rd Cohort of Master of Education Grads
Aug 9, 2019 It seems like yesterday when 25 individuals gathered together at Gabriel Dumont Institute in Prince Albert to start their first day of a two-year Community-based Master of Education class. Exactly two years later, the same individuals gathered at Prince Albert Golf and Curling Club to celebrate the completion of their studies. Congratulations […]
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The first SIGA millionaire out of Gold Horse Casino! Lloydminster resident wins more than $1.8 million on Smoke Signals Jackpot
August 9, 2019 – Lloydminster, SK – A Lloydminster woman is $1,855,305.52 richer after winning SIGA’s Smoke Signals™ jackpot. Brenda Lloyd became the first to win the top tier progressive jackpot at Gold Horse Casino on August 6, 2019. When asked how excited she was about the big win, Lloyd says, ‘I was in total […]
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Almost Half World’s Languages Risk Disappearing, Deputy Secretary-General Warns, Urging Action to Preserve Indigenous Cultures, in Message for Global Observance
Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohamed’s remarks on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, in New York today: I am pleased to welcome you to this celebration of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. Today is an opportunity to acknowledge the diversity and wealth of knowledge that indigenous peoples possess, […]
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The Muskrat Hut—a solution for clean and accessible remote kitchens and washrooms
SASKATOON – For First Nations communities in northern Canada and other remote regions, access to safe and clean water, toilets, and food preparation areas presents a serious challenge to communal gatherings. Aug 9, 2019 For Elders, women, youth, and gender-diverse community members, this often means they simply do not participate in community events. And chemical […]
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