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RSM To Celebrate Indigenous Storytelling Month With Second Video Series Featuring Elder Hazel Dixon
February 1, 2023 The Royal Saskatchewan Museum is launching a second video series to celebrate February as Indigenous Storytelling Month. The series was developed in partnership with the Saskatchewan Teacher’s Federation and features Elder Hazel Dixon, who has recorded several new Indigenous stories to share with the people of Saskatchewan through the Museum’s social media […]
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Saskatchewan Rush opening home games this season by gifting Indigenous star blankets – CBC
Jan 31, 2023 Blanket maker says she loves new pregame ritual’s acknowledgement of Indigenous peoples The Saskatchewan Rush have a new pregame tradition that centres on an Indigenous cultural ceremony. From now until the end of this National Lacrosse League season, whenever a new Rush opponent enters the SaskTel Centre, their general manager will be […]
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Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty’s Christmas Message
December 16, 2022 Hello! Tansi! During this most wonderful time of the year we focus on reaching out to family, friends and neighbours, and caring for those in need. Giving back to our communities reflects the true spirit of the season. We may never see a more extraordinary example of service than that of our […]
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Government of Canada commemorates the national historic significance of James Isbister
From: Parks Canada James Isbister was an influential leader of the English-speaking Métis, fur trader, farmer, and founder of the Isbister Métis Settlement (present day Prince Albert, Saskatchewan). November 22, 2022 National historic designations tell the stories of who we are and connect us to our past, enriching our understanding of ourselves, each other, and […]
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Media advisory: Government of Canada to make an important announcement about James Isbister in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.
From: Parks Canada November 21, 2022 Parks Canada and the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada will join partners in a plaque unveiling ceremony to commemorate the national historic significance of English Métis leader James Isbister. Please note that this advisory is subject to change without notice. The details are as follows: Date: November […]
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Canada and Saskatchewan invest $40 million in infrastructure to build stronger communities
From: Infrastructure Canada Martensville, Saskatchewan, November 9, 2022—Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable Don McMorris, Saskatchewan’s Minister of Government Relations, announced more than $40 million in joint funding for nine infrastructure projects across Saskatchewan. The City of Martensville, just north of Saskatoon, will benefit from the […]
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How a Sask. residential school survivor is teaching Indigenous culture to the next generation – CTV News
Nov. 14, 2022 Walking across the stage with a Masters of Indigenous Education diploma is not a place Jeff Cappo ever thought he’d be. “I spent some time in residential school growing up. I spent quite a number of years there,” Cappo said. “I wasn’t supposed to be where I am today.” Originally from Muscowpetung […]
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Woodland Cree Gathering 2022, August 23 – 25
https://www.pagc.sk.ca/news/woodland-cree-gathering-2022/ NT5
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The Government of Canada supports Indigenous-led efforts to revitalize Indigenous languages
From: Canadian Heritage SASKATOON, July 26, 2022 Today, the Minister of Canadian Heritage, Pablo Rodriguez, announced $11.1 million in funding, over two years (2021–22 to 2022–23) to support the efforts of Indigenous communities and Indigenous organizations in Saskatchewan to reclaim, revitalize, maintain and strengthen Indigenous languages. This funding will increase the number of community-driven activities […]
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Métis Nation–Saskatchewan welcomes Citizens and Guests to the 50th Celebration of the Back to Batoche Days
July 21, 2022 – Batoche, Saskatchewan – Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) is excited to welcome citizens and guests to the 50th celebration of Back to Batoche Days. This year marks a return to festival grounds, after two years of virtual celebrations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. MN–S President Glen McCallum said, “The past two years have […]
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