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Creating opportunities through physical activity with Indigenous youth
In late 2022, the College of Kinesiology welcomed over 20 students and 10 chaperones from Montreal Lake Cree Nation and Little Red Cree Nation for a wellness retreat. The students had the opportunity to meet USask student-athletes, participate in an in-depth presentation from five Indigenous USask student-athletes, tour the Merlis Belsher Place facility, meet both […]
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They have to heal’: Health and Wellness Centre focused on cultural, holistic methods opens on Muskowekwan First Nation – CTV News
Feb. 28, 2023 An Indigenous-led and operated project has been unveiled by members of Muskowekwan First Nation, focused on healing its community members through a cultural approach. “The Centre,” was officially welcomed to the community Tuesday with a grand opening and tour open to the public. The facility currently includes four log dwellings, which have […]
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Homeless man receives Queen’s Jubilee Award for saving others on cold Meadow Lake streets – CBC
Feb 28, 2023 Ernest McPherson’s night patrols inspired others, and spurred on community action Ernest McPherson wasn’t really sure how he’d travel 250 kilometres from Meadow Lake to Saskatoon to collect the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal. The 54-year-old homeless man told CBC News, “I might have to hitch-hike.” In the end, he asked Natanis Bundschuh, […]
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Saskatchewan Experiencing Positive Results Generated by Competitive Health Human Resource Initiatives
February 23, 2023 Further Planning Underway as the Province Continues Efforts to Attract Health Care Workers Saskatchewan continues to take bold actions to advance its ambitious Health Human Resources (HHR) Action Plan to recruit, train, incentivize and retain health care professionals. “The approach we’ve taken to stabilize and steadily grow our health care workforce under […]
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Everybody is still in shock’: Indigenous community safety top of mind 6 months following JSCN attacks – CTV News
Feb. 22, 2023 First Nations across Saskatchewan are reflecting on community safety, six months after the tragedy at James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN) and Weldon, Sask. JSCN Chief Wally Burns received 240 letters from local students in the community following the attacks on Sept. 4. 2022. In those letters, the students outlined ideas on how […]
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Île-à-la-Crosse Residential School Survivors to show support
February 21, 2023 – On the heels of the launch of a new class action suit against the federal and provincial governments, Survivors of the Île-à-la-Crosse Residential School are invited to come together in Saskatoon next month in a show of support for each other and their fight for recognition. The Survivors’ Gathering is March […]
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Ice Roads Connect Our Northern Communities
February 14, 2023 The Wollaston Lake and Stony Rapids to Fond du Lac ice roads are now open. Motorists are encouraged to check the highway hotline as maximum weight limits can change. Ice roads connect northern communities to supplies and services in southern Saskatchewan. Ice roads usually open in mid-February and typically close for the season […]
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Northern, Indigenous communities need better access to organ transplants, say Sask. advocates – CBC
Feb 14, 2023 Advocates say northern Sask. residents also need access to procedures like dialysis while awaiting transplant Celia Deschambeault is speaking out about the lack of access to transplant services in the province’s north after seeing what it took for her uncle to access dialysis procedures outside his community, and then donating a kidney […]
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Information about COVID-19 at Okimaw Ohci Healing Lodge for Women
From: Correctional Service Canada February 7, 2023 The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) advises that four inmates at Okimaw Ohci Healing Lodge for Women in Saskatchewan have tested positive for COVID-19. The health and safety of our employees, inmates, and the public continue to be our top priority. We are closely monitoring the situation, and measures […]
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Pharmacy chain fined $30K after Saskatoon pharmacist flagged overbilling of Indigenous Services Canada – CBC
Feb 03, 2023 SRx pleaded guilty to marking up hepatitis C drugs over the maximum allowable amount The pharmacy chain SRx Pharma has been fined $30,000 for overbilling Indigenous Services Canada for drugs used to treat hepatitis C, after a Saskatoon pharmacist alerted the province’s regulatory body to the practice. It’s the largest fine ever handed […]
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