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First Nations chiefs back Eagle Spirit pipeline – StarPhoenix
September 30, 2015 CALGARY – As other pipeline proposals from Alberta’s oilsands to the West Coast appear stalled, Eagle Spirit Energy Holdings Ltd. claimed Tuesday that it now has the support of every First Nations chief along the route of its own proposed oil pipeline through northern British Columbia. A group of aboriginal chiefs in […]
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Read MorePowwow celebrates communities – Medicine Hat News
September 28, 2015 The spirit of a culture helped bring a community together Saturday. As part of Alberta Culture Days, the Saamis Tepee played host venue to a powwow organized by the Miywasin Centre, bringing in approximately 200 people out to learn about First Nations Culture. “I think it was a great success,” said Sabrina […]
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Read MoreSask. Research Council launches Aboriginal mentorship program – CBC
Sep 25, 2015 First student paired with mentor this summer The Saskatchewan Research Council is collaborating with the University of Saskatchewan get more Aboriginal students into science, engineering and math jobs. They’ll do this by pairing up students with mentors in specific disciplines. It’s called the Aboriginal Mentorship Program. The research council welcomed its first […]
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Read MoreNational test changed after Saskatoon student notices negative stereotypes about aboriginals – News Talk 650
A standardized test that went out to classrooms across the country will be changing after a student in Saskatoon noticed that some of the options in multiple choice questions included negative stereotypes about aboriginal people. The exam recently administered to Saskatoon Public School (SPS) Grade 10 students included two questions “where the available multiple-choice options […]
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Read MoreNational honour for Dean of Nursing – U Regina
September 23, 2015 The University of Regina’s Dean of Nursing has been named a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences for demonstrated leadership, creativity, distinctive competencies and a commitment to advance academic health science. “I was surprised – and then delighted to learn of this honour. It will be a real privilege to […]
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Read More50 Faces, Part X: Dennison, Kinew, Jasper, Judd, A Tribe Called Red – Indian Country Today
This’ll do it! The last of our 10 installments of entries in the 2015 50 Faces of Indian Country. It’s been a long ride. We’ve looked at politicians, authors, entertainers, activists, athletes — the leaders and role models of Indian country. And it wasn’t easy getting the list down to 50; many people were left […]
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Read MoreFirst Nations voters in Regina-Qu’Appelle engaged despite barriers – CBC
Sep 22, 2015 Many First Nations in Saskatchewan riding hopeful their vote can make a difference Initiatives to bring out the First Nations vote in October seem to be succeeding in the Regina-Qu’Appelle riding in southern Saskatchewan. At the annual Treaty 4 gathering in Fort Qu’Appelle last week, the upcoming federal election was on the […]
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Read MoreThe Canadian Press News Agenda for Wednesday, Sept. 23 – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Sep 22, 2015 21:00 EDITORS: Following is a list of news events for Wednesday, Sept. 23 as of 9 p.m: x-denotes wire, y-denotes picture, z-denotes graphics coverage. Copy from other events based on merit and availability. All times local unless otherwise noted. Queries about these events and stories in The Canadian […]
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Read MoreFourth NewsWatch – CP
Source: The Canadian Press – Broadcast wire Sep 23, 2015 A suspect in the deaths of three women and the subject of an hours-long manhunt in eastern Ontario is expected to appear in a Pembroke court today. Police haven’t released his name pending charges, but say the 57-year-old was arrested yesterday — five hours after […]
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Read MoreBusiness News Advisory – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Sep 23, 2015 WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 23, 2015 BUSINESS NEWS ADVISORY Here are the CP Business Department’s early plans for today. All times Eastern unless otherwise stated. Entries are subject to change as news develops. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email Business Editor Lee-Anne Goodman at lee-anne.goodman?thecanadianpress.com, or […]
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