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Why we Vote: Métis Nation—Saskatchewan Election 2021 – GDI
On May 29, 2021, Métis citizens of Saskatchewan will head to the polls and select executive and regional leadership for the Métis Nation—Saskatchewan (MN—S). MN—S elections are important to express opinions on issues and decisions that impact your life as a Métis while preserving the continuity of democracy. Geordy McCaffrey, Executive Director of GDI, adds, […]
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First Nations University of Canada (FNUniv) to transition to Hybrid Course Delivery for the Fall 2021 Term
May 5, 2021 Throughout the pandemic, the First Nations University of Canada has made the health and safety of our students, Elders, and staff the top priority while navigating through the best teaching methods to ensure our courses are delivered effectively. As more vaccinations across the province continue to increase and infection rates decrease, the […]
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SK Government: Queen Elizabeth II Scholarship Recipients Announced
May 6, 2021 The Government of Saskatchewan and the University of Regina are pleased to announce the 2021-22 recipients of the Queen Elizabeth II Scholarship and the Queen Elizabeth II Centennial Aboriginal Scholarship. The Queen Elizabeth II Scholarship is awarded to Holly Campbell to assist her in obtaining a Doctorate of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Studies […]
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2021 Order of Gabriel Dumont Bronze Medal Recipients
(SASKATOON, SK)— The Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research Inc. (GDI) is proud to announce eight students and alumni will be awarded bronze medals and invested into the Order of Gabriel Dumont on May 1, 2021. “The Order of Gabriel Dumont bronze medal is awarded by the Gabriel Dumont Institute to students […]
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USask to pay tribute to honorary degree recipients
SASKATOON – The University of Saskatchewan (USask) will honour four remarkable individuals proudly associated with the university who have gone on to make significant contributions to their communities and to Canadian society throughout their careers. During this year’s virtual USask Spring Convocation online celebration beginning May 31, the university will award honorary degrees to celebrated […]
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Eight Students & Alumni Invested Into the Order of Gabriel Dumont – northeastNOW
May 3, 2021 The Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research Inc. (GDI) is proud to announce eight students and alumni were awarded bronze medals and invested into the Order of Gabriel Dumont on May 1, 2021. “The Order of Gabriel Dumont bronze medal is awarded by the Gabriel Dumont Institute to students […]
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Waniska Centre holds pipe ceremonies to establish relationships with partner organizations
SASKATOON – Newly formed research relationships at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) were honoured and blessed with virtual pipe ceremonies on April 6 and 13, 2021. The ceremonies celebrated and honoured the relationships established between the waniska Indigenous Centre for HIV, Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) and sexually transmitted blood-borne illness (STBBIs) Inequities, the All Nations […]
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Métis Nation – Saskatchewan provides Early Learning Backpacks to children under five
April 28, 2021 – The Métis Nation–Saskatchewan Government, supports parents and caregivers as they strengthen and build a foundation of Métis values and cultural practices with their children. Through interactions with family and caregivers, children from birth to five year-years old develop language, motor skills and crucial social connections. Métis families pass down traditions that […]
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MN–S renews Michif and Dene Early Learning Pilot Programs
April 28, 2021 – Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) is proud to announce the expansion of its early learning language pilot projects across the province. On the brink of extinction, Michif had less than 700 fluent speakers in Canada, making this irreplaceable pillar of Métis history at risk of being lost forever. Language is a vital part […]
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Saskatchewan Delivers Multi-Year Funding Investment for Post-Secondary Education
The Government of Saskatchewan in partnership with post-secondary institutions have developed a multi-year funding investment that will provide funding certainty to the sector over the next four years. The Ministry of Advanced Education has committed to stable base funding at 2020-21 levels for the duration of the agreement, along with an additional $60 million increase […]
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