S Politics
PoliticsText
Hundreds attend Saskatoon Cancel Canada Day demonstration – Globalnews.ca
July 1, 2020 The drum beats and chants heard in downtown Saskatoon on Canada Day weren’t a celebration of the country. They were a condemnation of Canada’s racist past and current inequalities, according to a group that assembled in Kiwanis Park on Saturday afternoon for a Cancel Canada Day rally, in concert with hundreds more […]
by ahnationtalk on
Read MoreGrantsAudio
Traffic Safety Fund Grants Approved For 50 Communities Across Saskatchewan
June 29, 2020 Road safety improvements are coming to 50 communities across Saskatchewan, courtesy of $550,000 in grants from the Provincial Traffic Safety Fund. A total of 52 projects have been approved, with grants ranging from $2,320 to $57,750. These include digital speed display signs and other speed management projects, pedestrian crossing signals, school zone […]
by ahnationtalk on
Read MorePoliticsText
Letter of the Day: First Nations hardly get ‘free ride’ – Saskatoon StarPhoenix
People afraid of the truth tend to be more aggressive than those looking from a variety of viewpoints. Listening to reactions to the protests, some are truly afraid to expose the ugly truth of systemic racism. Made in Canada racism. Around these parts, it’s common to hear how First Nations peoples are getting a free […]
by ahnationtalk on
Read MorePoliticsText
SK Government: Strong Support For Post-Secondary Students And Institutions
June 15, 2020 The Ministry of Advanced Education’s 2020-21 budget delivers increased support for Saskatchewan’s post-secondary students and institutions. The $749 million budget provides expanded funding for the province’s student loans program, and operating grant increases for universities, federated and affiliated colleges, technical institutes and regional colleges. “Our investment in post-secondary education is $20.9 million […]
by ahnationtalk on
Read MorePoliticsText
SK Government: Building Stronger First Nations And Métis Communities
June 15, 2020 The Government of Saskatchewan continues to invest in strong Indigenous communities within the province in the 2020-21 Budget. A targeted investment of $186 million will help with the recovery from the current COVID-19 pandemic and meet the priorities of Saskatchewan’s First Nations and Métis communities, businesses and organizations. “The Government of Saskatchewan […]
by ahnationtalk on
Read MorePoliticsAudio
Government Of Saskatchewan Acknowledges The First Anniversary Of The National Inquiry Into Missing And Murdered Indigenous Women And Girls
June 3, 2020 Today Saskatchewan marked the solemn one-year anniversary of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG). The Final Report raised awareness about the tragedy that has affected multiple generations of Indigenous people including women, girls and those of diverse genders and sexual orientations. “Our government supports and values […]
by ahnationtalk on
Read MorePoliticsText
Our recovery from COVID-19 should be rooted in reconciliation – CBC
Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action reveal what wasn’t working before and how to change Jun 02, 2020 Sometimes when I’m telling a story, especially to younger kids, I’ll let a moment slip into a pause, then see a hand shoot up and hear “and then what happened?” This isn’t bad for a storyteller; […]
by ahnationtalk on
Read MorePoliticsText
Travel restrictions reveal double-standard, says Canoe Lake Cree First Nation resident – CBC
Reserve under travel restrictions, lake just south used for recreational fishing is not May 27, 2020 Rose Durocher longs to see her family. Her home community of Canoe Lake Cree First Nation is under government travel restrictions, even though there are zero known local active COVID-19 cases. “I really miss seeing my kids,” she said. Her […]
by ahnationtalk on
Read MorePoliticsText
Sask. suicide prevention plan needs teeth, says MLA – The Battlefords News-Optimist
The province of Saskatchewan announced a new suicide prevention plan on Friday, but critics are calling for more than that. They say legislation is needed in order for suicide prevention to work in the province. “There is definitely a difference between a bill and a plan. Unfortunately, they’ve announced that they’ve got a plan, instead […]
by ahnationtalk on
Read MorePoliticsText
‘Jurisdictional limbo’ left Metis in Saskatchewan unprepared for COVID-19 says MNC spokesperson – APTN News
May 11, 2020 Metis villages in northern Saskatchewan with rising COVID-19 cases are in “jurisdictional limbo” between federal and provincial governments that left them underprepared for the coronavirus pandemic, according to Metis National Council (MNC) spokesperson David Chartrand. “There was no plan, no supports, no programs, no supply chain, nothing, because both governments are saying, […]
by ahnationtalk on
Read More