Celebration of First Nations culture looks to combat racism in Saskatchewan – CBC

Aug 23, 2016

Leaders from the World Indigenous Business Forum welcomed to powwow

The shooting death of an Aboriginal man on a Saskatchewan farm is a topic of conversation as people gather for PotashCorp’s Wanuskewin Days Cultural Celebration and Powwow near Saskatoon.

Delegates of the World Indigenous Business Forum were welcomed to the powwow at 12 p.m., CST on Tuesday. They have gathered in the Bridge City to discuss not only economics and business, but racism as well.

“We have leaders from all over the world that can come and help with going forward and ensuring that here in Saskatchewan we have the opportunity to become the leaders to combat racism and all the injustices that are occurring,” said Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Vice-Chief Kimberly Jonathan.

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