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Regina Thunder celebrate ‘Orange Shirt Game’ celebrating Indigenous culture – CTV News
Oct. 16, 2022 The last game of the Prairie Football Conference regular season for the Regina Thunder came with an important message. The organization deemed Sunday’s match-up against the Edmonton Huskies the ‘Orange Shirt Game’. Team president Murad Al-Katib was at the game and said it’s vital to acknowledge Indigenous culture. “It is great for […]
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Community Rink Affordability Grant Program Application Period Opens October 17
October 13, 2022 The Government of Saskatchewan will once again be partnering with the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association (SPRA) in accepting applications from communities for the Community Rink Affordability Grant (CRAG) – committing $1.7 million to the program for 2022-23. CRAG provides funding for community-owned indoor skating and curling rinks. In 2021-22, a total […]
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Sydney Daniels ‘opening up the doors’ for Indigenous women in hockey – StarPhoenix
Sep 26, 2022 “The most important thing I look for … is the skill of hard work,” said Daniels. “That kind of overshadows everything.” For Sydney Daniels, the last week has been a “whirlwind” and a dream come true. On Wednesday, the 27-year-old joined the Winnipeg Jets as a college scout — making her the […]
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Sydney Daniels breaking barriers after being hired by NHL’s Winnipeg Jets
Sep 21, 2022 Sydney Daniels is trailblazing as she joins the NHL’s Winnipeg Jets. The 27-year-old member of the Mistawasis Nehiyawak in Treaty 6 territory has been hired by the Jets as a college scout. She is the first First Nations woman from Treaty 6 territory to be added to the Jets’ hockey operations. “We […]
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Saskatoon’s Indigenous Sports Academy Eagles soaring into second season – Global News
July 11, 2022 Courage Bear has spent his life around the game of hockey, whether as a player or giving back to the youth as a coach. For over two decades Bear, who hails from Ochapawace First Nation, has spent his winters behind the bench. Whether it’s with his U18 AAA Warman Wildcats, or the […]
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So many emotions’: Saskatoon Blades hire Indigenous former player as assistant coach – CTV News
July 3, 2022 Former Saskatoon Blades player Wacey Rabbit has been named an assistant coach for the Saskatoon Blades. “I’m really excited,” he said. “There’s just so many emotions going through my head.” Rabbit was planning on returning to coach a British Columbia Junior Hockey League team in Alberni Valley. “If any other team in […]
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Prince Albert Grand Council, Northern Lights Community Development Corporation & Northern Lights Casino Presents the 37th Annual Open Golf Tournament
June 13 – June 14 Location: Cooke Municipal Golf Course, Prince Albert, SK Time: Sat & Sun Shotgun Starts 7:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. Early Registration Night, August 12, 2022 at NLC 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. All Categories $300 Registration Fee includes: Green fees, Cart, CP’s, Meals and NLC Pay and Play. To Register, […]
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Sturgeon Lake business owner, supporter of Indigenous hockey culture featured on Hockey Night in Canada – northeastNOW
Jun 6, 2022 If you were watching the Hockey Night in Canada broadcast Tuesday night between the Calgary Flames and the San Jose Sharks, chances are you probably saw a Sportsnet feature on Sturgeon Lake’s Harlan Kingfisher talking about his clothing brand Smudge the Blades. Kingfisher received a message from Hockey Night in Canada who […]
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Fred Sasakamoose ‘Chief Thunderstick’ National Hockey Championship adds women’s division for first time – CBC
May 23, 2022 The tournament is the dream-made-reality of Sasakamoose, the first treaty Indigenous player in the NHL. A tournament that highlights the Indigenous talent playing hockey welcomed a women’s division for the the first time in the competition’s history. Ten hockey teams competed in the women’s division while 40 teams competed in the men’s division of this year’s Fred […]
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Freddie Sasakamoose Statue Unveiling – SKTC
Yesterday on May 18, 2022, Saskatoon Tribal Council had the pleasure of witnessing the unveiling of the legendary Fred Sasakamoose statue at the SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon. This event is an important cultural milestone for First Nations people. STC took part in the celebration with friends and family of Sasakamoose and all groups of people, […]
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