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First Nation plans to hold commemoration for warriors who lost lives in Last Mass Hanging – SaskToday.ca
“These [warriors] were our very first Indigenous veterans.” BATTLEFORD – Grant Beaudry hopes by commemorating the Indigenous warriors in the Last Mass Hanging it will help dispel the perception they were rebels, and give them the honour they deserve. Mosquito, Grizzly Bear’s Head, Lean Man First Nation (MGBHLM) Economic Development plans to hold a ceremony […]
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Read MoreSturgeons Lake First Nation includes a powwow photo contest as part of its annual celebration – The Hamilton Spectator
Aug. 16, 2024 Photo contest is part of this year’s Sturgeon Lake Powwow By EFN Staff Most people can’t help but snap a few photos at a powwow, but this weekend one of those photos could be worth a $500 gift card for the SLFN’s Tipi Fuel and Convenience Store. The Sturgeon Lake First Nation […]
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Read MoreCity Council approves Crescent Park tree art project – Discover Moose Jaw
Aug 13 2024 City Council has unanimously approved this year’s Crescent Park tree art project, along with the three artists who will be contributing a public art piece, during its regular council meeting on August 12. The project was originally launched in 2016 as a partnership between the Moose Jaw Museum & Art Gallery (MJMAG), […]
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Read MorePheasant Rump Nakota First Nation powwow – SaskToday.ca
August 9, 2024 The Pheasant Rump powwow was held at the grounds off of highway 13, north of Kisbey, under a huge white tent, which housed everyone out of the elemments, and brought together members from across the region to honour their heritage and remember a cherished member of their community. The Pheasant Rump Nakota […]
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Read MoreMore Than Words – The Walrus
Aug. 6, 2024 Growing up in the community of pakitahwākan sākahikan, Sturgeon Lake First Nation in Saskatchewan, Belinda kakiyosēw Daniels was surrounded by the nēhiyawēwin (Cree) language. Even though she did not learn to speak it until her twenties, listening to it from birth would be critical to that process. Being immersed in the sounds, […]
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Read MoreAfter 50 years of waiting, Little Bone opens new community centre – CBC
The Chief Little Bone Community Centre opened on July 19 For some elders, the opening of the Chief Little Bone Community Centre was a long and emotional journey. The new community centre opened on July 19 in Little Bone, which is located roughly 187 km east of Regina and is a part of the Zagime Anishinabek […]
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Read MoreOur Moment to shine at Batoche
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Our Moment to shine at Batoche July 19, 2024 – The Heartland of the Métis and Treaty 6 Territory, Batoche, SK – Over the course of a weekend in July every year, Batoche is transformed into the third largest city in Saskatchewan. Back to Batoche Days is the largest Indigenous gathering in Canada and second largest in North America. This is Métis Nation–Saskatchewan’s (MN–S) moment to dance, sing, share Métis culture, and impart it to the world! The 2024 Festival […]
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Read MoreThis has brought me home’: Back to Batoche celebrates Métis culture – CBC
Jul 22, 2024 Métis Nation–Saskatchewan estimates 5,000 people at this year’s fest Thousands of Indigenous people gathered at the Batoche National Historic Site this weekend in what the community says is the largest Indigenous gathering in Canada and the second-largest in North America. Back to Batoche Days is Métis Nation–Saskatchewan’s (MN-S) annual four-day festival that […]
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Read MoreIts all about connection’: Regina’s Indigenous Artist in Residence hosts poetry night – CTV News
July 17, 2024 Bee Bird, a multimedia artist from Montreal Lake Cree Nation is hoping elevate Indigenous voices and stories to a new audience. Bird is the 2024 City of Regina’s Indigenous Artist in Residence. For him it’s an opportunity to branch out and meet new artists, as well as pursue bigger projects. “I was […]
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Read MoreCommunity Initiatives Fund Approves $5.3 Million in Funding in Support of 416 Projects
July 12, 2024 The Community Initiatives Fund (CIF) has approved 416 grants totaling $5,300,476 through its latest grant application intake. These grants will support innovative local initiatives, build vibrant communities and enrich the quality of life in 151 communities. “Since 1995, the CIF has supported a wide range of programs, organizations, people and communities across […]
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