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Saskatchewan Commemorates National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30, 2024 The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed September 30 as Truth and Reconciliation Day in the province. This important day of remembrance honours the survivors of residential schools, their families, their communities and the children who did not return. “As we reflect on the history of residential schools and the ongoing impacts on […]
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Government House Presents Additions to the Saskatchewan Residential School Memorial
Released on July 22, 2024 Today, Government House unveiled the addition of interpretive panels to the Saskatchewan Residential School Memorial. The new interpretive panels add context to existing elements of the memorial and help to tell the history of residential schools in Saskatchewan. These panels were created in collaboration between the Office of the Lieutenant […]
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Treaty 4 and Métis Nation Flags Raised at Casino Moose Jaw
As an action of truth and reconciliation and in the spirit of National Indigenous Peoples Day, Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation (SaskGaming) today permanently raised the Treaty 4 and Métis Nation flags at Casino Moose Jaw. Following an earlier flag-raising ceremony at Casino Regina, the Treaty 4 and Métis Nation flags now permanently fly above both of […]
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SaskGaming raises permanent Treaty 4 and Métis flags atop Casino Moose Jaw – SaskToday.ca
In the spirit of honouring Saskatchewan’s Indigenous peoples through an act of truth and reconciliation during National Indigenous People’s Day, the Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation permanently raised the Treaty 4 and Métis Nation flags atop Casino Moose Jaw In the spirit of honouring Saskatchewan’s Indigenous peoples through an act of truth and reconciliation during National Indigenous […]
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Stories of pain and perseverance shared at Residential Schools conference – Battlefords Now
Mar 28, 2024 Those who endured and survived some of Canada’s darkest moments in history came together for the start of a two-day conference in North Battleford. The Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Inc. (BATC) and the Acahkos Awasisak–Star Children project invited a number of guest speakers to attend the conference taking place at the Western […]
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Emotions mixed as Ìle-à-la-Crosse school survivors documentary ‘Waiting for Justice’ recognized
Toronto, ON – “Powerful and eye opening”, just a few audience responses after watching the Indigenous Geographic documentary ‘Waiting for Justice’. Chronicling the lives and struggles of Île-à-la-Crosse (ILEX) Residential School Survivors, the short film has been named the 2024 Best History Film at the Toronto Documentary Festival. The production is also being screened this […]
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JHSS hosts two-day conference focusing on reconciliation and restorative justice – Discover Moose Jaw
Nov 17 2023 The John Howard Society of Saskatchewan (JHSS) is hosting a two-day conference focusing on reconciliation and restorative justice this week at the Grant Hall Hotel. The event, titled Changing Our Lens: A Community Gathering on Reconciliation & Restorative Justice, features several keynote speakers, panel discussions, and an Indigenous-based trade show that is […]
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Barriers continue for those seeking residential school documents from P.A. Diocese – larongeNOW
Nov 6, 2023 While a search for residential school documents from Prince Albert is hitting many obstacles and leaving some frustrated, the local Diocese says it’s doing what it can to help. On Oct. 25, Saskatchewan’s Treaty Commissioner was asked to speak in front of the Senate Committee for Indigenous Peoples. There she relayed the […]
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SACP: Truth and Reconciliation Call to Action #17
October 11, 2023 In recognition of not only the historical trauma but to acknowledge the living trauma of the Survivors of residential schools and the Sixties Scoop, effective immediately all police agencies in Saskatchewan will waive the fees associated with criminal record checks and fingerprints required for Indigenous people who wish to reclaim their Indigenous […]
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Former Cowessess First Nation Chief says Sask.’s younger generations making most strides with truth and reconciliation – CTV News
Sept. 29, 2023 With Sept. 30 marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation the former Chief of Cowessess First Nation says it’s Saskatchewan’s young people leading the way. Cadmus Delorme, who is now the chair of the residential school docs committee, said it’s his belief that younger people in the province are leading the […]
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