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Poverty Reduction strategy one step closer
August 24, 2015 The Advisory Group on Poverty Reduction (AGPR) presented its final recommendations to Social Services Minister Donna Harpauer today. Government will now begin the process of considering these recommendations as it works to develop Saskatchewan’s Poverty Reduction Strategy. “I would like to thank the Advisory Group for the excellent work they have done […]
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Saskatchewan Housing Corporation announces relief for Tenants under Evacuation
July 16, 2015 The Saskatchewan Housing Corporation (SHC) is following in the footsteps of the utility Crown corporations and SGI by offering temporary relief to any of its tenants under evacuation due to fires burning in northern Saskatchewan. If you live in a community under an evacuation order and rent a SHC-owned property from a […]
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Toward a Made-in-Saskatchewan response: Partners in HIV research
For Immediate Release July 16, 2015 Toward a Made-in-Saskatchewan response: Partners in HIV research Regina, SK – All Nations Hope Network (ANHN) is excited to announce a formal relationship with the Saskatchewan HIV/AIDS Research Endeavour (SHARE) as part of building towards a made-in-Saskatchewan response to HIV. Guided by the Saskatchewan Indigenous Strategy on HIV/AIDS […]
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Provincial Government, SGEU and Health Regions working in Partnership
July 15, 2015 Health Minister Dustin Duncan, Saskatchewan Government and General Employees’ Union (SGEU) and three health regions – Kelsey Trail, Mamawetan Churchill River, and Keewatin Yatthé – signed a partnership agreement on January 12, 2015, as part of a shared commitment to patient first care and health system transformation. “Health care workers are key […]
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Cress Housing & White Buffalo Youth Lodge- Announcements at Media Conference
Cress Housing Corporation, a branch of the Saskatoon Tribal Council unveiled a new 12 unit apartment complex today. The project received funding from all levels of government. White Buffalo Youth Lodge received funding in a multi-year HPS funding to develop a “Housing First” intensive case management position that will target families experiencing chronic or episodic […]
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The First Peoples Wellness Circle Forms Within The Thunderbird Partnership Foundation
For Immediate Release Saskatoon, SK (June 25, 2015) – The Native Mental Health Association of Canada (NMHAC) has announced today that they have joined with the National Native Addictions Partnership Foundation (NNAPF) to form the new Thunderbird Partnership Foundation. This new national organization will serve to bring together the efforts of these organizations to develop […]
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Tackling First Nations Addictions Through Culture
Tackling First Nations addictions through culture FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SASKATOON, SK (June 25, 2015) – The leading authority on Indigenous addictions research in Canada is changing its name, forming a new partnership and launching a new way to measure wellness and the impact of culture in addressing substance abuse issues for […]
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Important Announcement Regarding Indigenous Addictions Treatment in Canada
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Advisory Important announcement regarding Indigenous addictions treatment in Canada Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (June 23, 2015) – The National Native Addictions Partnership Foundation will make an important announcement regarding addressing substance abuse issues this Thursday, June 25, 2015 in Saskatoon. Where: Saskatoon Inn, Saskatoon, SK When: 11:30 am Thursday, June 25, 2015 Media […]
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Government of Canada takes action to address homelessness in Saskatchewan
June 12, 2015– Yorkton, Saskatchewan – Employment and Social Development Canada The Government of Canada is providing funding that will prevent and combat homelessness in Saskatchewan. Garry Breitkreuz, Member of Parliament for Yorkton–Melville, made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Candice Bergen, Minister of State for Social Development, at an event to mark […]
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New Program Improves Chances of Kidney Transplant for Hard-to-Match Patients
May 22, 2015 Saskatchewan One of First Participants in National Program Four hard-to-match Saskatchewan patients with immune systems that were likely to reject a donated kidney have received transplants thanks to the Highly Sensitized Patient (HSP) program officially launched today. Canadian Blood Services, in collaboration with provincial and territorial governments and organ donation and transplantation […]
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