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Government of Saskatchewan Announces Membership of Economic Assessment Tribunal
November 28, 2023 First referral will assess dollar figure impact of federal Clean Electricity Regulations Today, the Government of Saskatchewan announced the composition of the Saskatchewan First Act’s Economic Assessment Tribunal and its first referral for economic analysis and consideration, the federal Clean Electricity Regulations (CER). “We are very pleased that such a distinguished group […]
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Métis Nation Legislative Assembly Gathering Strengthens Government to Government relations
November 27, 2023 – Treaty 6 Territory, the Heartland of the Métis, Saskatoon, SK – The 2023 Fall Métis Nation Legislative Assembly (MNLA) came to a conculsion after two days of focused collaboration on continuing to build a responsible government for our Nation. The MNLA opened in our way with recognition of our Métis culture, […]
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FSIN claims income assistance being withheld from First Nations citizens – Global News
November 21, 2023 The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) said they are disgusted with the Saskatchewan and federal governments as they are withholding income assistance from First Nations citizens. “The federal government says they are merely following the province by withholding income assistance from First Nations who receive more than $15,000 for per capita […]
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Saskatchewan is Increasing Minimum Age for Tobacco and Vapour Product Purchase
November 8, 2023 Today, the Government of Saskatchewan passed Bill 147 which amends The Tobacco and Vapour Products Control Act to increase the minimum age for tobacco and vapour product purchase from 18 years of age to 19. The Government of Saskatchewan is committed to ensuring tobacco and vapour products are inaccessible to school-aged youth […]
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Government Takes Next Step to Implement Marshals Service, Updates SIRT Legislation
November 7, 2023 Today the Government of Saskatchewan introduced important legislation to lay the foundation for the Saskatchewan Marshals Service. The Police (Miscellaneous) Amendment Act, 2023 officially designates the Saskatchewan Marshals Service as a police service in Saskatchewan, and sets out details and processes for the service’s structure, operation and governance. The Act also creates […]
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Today-History-Nov15 – Sask Today
03 Nov 2023 Today in History for Nov. 15: On this date: In 1280, German theologian and music theorist Albertus Magnus died. Magnus taught famed philosopher Thomas Aquinas. In 1492, Christopher Columbus noted in his journal the use of tobacco among the Indians. Today in History for Nov. 15: On this date: In 1280, German […]
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Runner-up in last Assembly of First Nations election to run again for national chief – CBC
Oct 31, 2023 Former Muskowekwan First Nation chief Reginald Bellerose announced his candidacy Tuesday The man who finished second in the last election to lead the Assembly of First Nations is running again. Former Muskowekwan First Nation chief Reginald Bellerose made the announcement Tuesday morning at the Whitecap Dakota Nation near Saskatoon. “It’s not an easy job, […]
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Senate Committee shocked by difficulties faced gathering residential school records from Catholic Church – MBC Radio
Oct 30, 2023 Saskatchewan Treaty Commissioner Mary Musqua-Culbertson didn’t mince words when she spoke to members of the Senate Committee on Indigenous Peoples Oct. 25 about the difficulty in accessing Catholic Church records for Indigenous residential schools. Not only has her office come up against barriers in trying to acquire student records for four of […]
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Buffy Sainte-Marie’s Indigenous ancestry challenged – Transcript – CBC News
Oct 27, 2023 DAEMON FAIRLESS: Buffy Sainte-Marie making history on Sesame Street in 1975. Since arriving on the folk scene in the 60s, the beloved singer songwriter has been celebrated for her music and as a champion for indigenous people, culture and rights. [Song: “Starwalker” by Buffy Sainte-Marie] SOUNDCLIP BUFFY SAINTE-MARIE: If there’s one single […]
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Throne Speech 2023: Build And Protect
October 25, 2023 Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty today delivered the 2023 Throne Speech outlining the Saskatchewan government’s agenda for the upcoming legislative session. Premier Scott Moe said the Throne Speech outlines the government’s plan to build and protect Saskatchewan. “Together with Saskatchewan people, we will continue to build a strong province, a strong economy, strong […]
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