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October 29, 2024
Special interlocutor releases final residential school graves report
Kimberly Murray issues 42 ‘obligations’, seeks 20-year probe Warning: This report refers to residential schools and may be disturbing for some readers. Help is available by calling the Residential School Survivor Support line at 1-866-925-4419 APTN News: After two years of investigation, Canada’s special interlocutor on residential school gravesites says the work is only beginning....
October 29, 2024
Special interlocutor releases final residential school graves report
Kimberly Murray issues 42 ‘obligations’, seeks 20-year probe Warning: This report refers to residential schools and may be disturbing for some readers. Help is available by calling the Residential School Survivor Support line at 1-866-925-4419 APTN News: After two years of investigation, Canada’s special interlocutor on residential school gravesites says the work is only beginning....
September 26, 2024
Catholic School Division Indigenous Education Committee working on reconciliation
NationTalk: Prince Albert Daily Herald – In response to Pope Francis’ Apology for Residential Schools in 2022 and in the spirit of reconciliation, the Prince Albert Catholic School Division created a new Indigenous Education Committee in the division. The school division made the decision after the Saskatchewan Catholic School Boards Association created a similar group....
August 21, 2024
Addiction treatment centre with focus on cultural healing opens in North Battleford, Sask.
Battlefords Treatment Centre to be run by Alberta-based Poundmaker’s Lodge CBC Indigenous: A treatment centre that helps Indigenous people combat addiction in Alberta is now accepting patients in a new Saskatchewan location. The Battlefords Treatment Centre, which officially opens Sept. 3 in North Battleford, Sask., will provide 14 withdrawal management and inpatient addictions treatment spaces to Saskatchewan residents. “We’ve always...
August 16, 2024
3 Sask. First Nations now have emergency safe houses to keep kids in their community
24/7 short term placements mean kids stay ‘if not in their family home then at least in their community’ CBC Indigenous: Keeping children safe and in their home community is the goal of emergency safe houses recently opened in three First Nations in central Saskatchewan. The safe houses owned and operated by Kanaweyimik Child and Family Services and...
August 16, 2024
Open-Access, No-cost Anti-Colonial Learning Resource Offers Art to Transform Healthcare Systems Across Canada
NationTalk: Lheidli T’enneh Territory, Prince George, BC – The Hearts-based Education and Anti-colonial Learning in Healthcare (H.E.A.L. Healthcare) Project unlocks the potential of arts and humanities to disrupt longstanding and well-established health disparities. Starting from the premise that healthcare is both an art and a science, H.E.A.L. Healthcare uses poetry, storytelling, visual arts, and other...
June 10, 2024
Government of Saskatchewan Announces Major Investments in Public Safety
Includes $4.7 Million for Courtroom Safety and $45 Million for First Nations Inuit Policing Program NationTalk: The Government of Saskatchewan continues to invest in major public safety initiatives across the province through the ministries of Justice and Attorney General and Corrections, Policing and Public Safety. Today, Justice Minister and Attorney General Bronwyn Eyre and Corrections, Policing and...
June 6, 2024
Government of Saskatchewan Releases Cross-Government Progress Report on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls+
Crown Corporation Responses Also Included for the First Time NationTalk: This morning, the Government of Saskatchewan released a comprehensive, 37-page cross-ministry report, Five Years of Reclaiming Power and Place, Saskatchewan’s Response to the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG+). Minister of Justice and Attorney General Bronwyn Eyre was joined by First Nations...
June 3, 2024
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Marks the Fifth Anniversary of National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) with Progress Report on the Implementation of the Calls for Justice
NationTalk: – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa, Ontario) – Today, on the fifth anniversary of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) Final Report, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) released a new progress report evaluating the advances made in implementing the National Inquiry’s 231 Calls for Justice. “Preventing violence against...
May 30, 2024
Toddlers get chance to learn Michif language in new pre-K program in Battleford
Living Sky School Division, Métis Nation-Saskatchewan team up to offer program CBC Indigenous: Sixteen students entering the doors at St. Vital school in Battleford this fall will be part of a program aimed at expanding and strengthening Métis culture and the Michif language. The new Michif pre-kindergarten program is a collaboration between Living Sky School Division...
May 30, 2024
East Central First Nations Education Partnership celebrates opening on James Smith
NationTalk: The new East Central First Nations Education Authority celebrated the official opening of their new East Central First Nations Education Partnership at Bernard Constant School on James Smith on Thursday, May 23. East Central First Nations Education Authority Director of Education Randy Constant said the inauguration of Bernard Constant showed the organization’s commitment to...
May 28, 2024
Why one doctor is calling for more Indigenous supports in Sask. hospitals
Regina General Hospital (File photo) NationTalk: CTV News – The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has First Nations and Metis Health Services available directly in Saskatchewan’s major cities, but Saskatchewan doctors hope to see access expanded. Dr. John Dosman, a family doctor based out of Saskatoon, brought up the topic at the Saskatchewan Medical Association’s (SMA)...
May 23, 2024
Virtual health hub for Sask. residents finds home on Whitecap Dakota First Nation
Hub will connect patients in northern and rural communities with health-care teams CBC Indigenous: A new health centre based in Whitecap Dakota First Nation will offer virtual care to remote and rural communities in Saskatchewan, and eventually across Canada, officials said Thursday. The $27-million virtual health hub will include teams of physicians, nurses and other health-care workers...
May 6, 2024
Indigenous Economic Participation Key to Growth in Saskatchewan
Province Proclaims Indigenous Economic Development Day NationTalk: The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to proclaim May 6 as Indigenous Economic Development Day in Saskatchewan. The day recognizes the contribution of Indigenous peoples, businesses and organizations to the economic wellbeing of the province, while acknowledging the ongoing work to increase prosperity for Indigenous people and communities...
May 6, 2024
Ensuring incoming cohorts of medical students better represent the diversity of Indigenous communities in Canada
Nicholas Brisebois and Nicole Cardinal NationTalk: May 6, 2024 CMAJ April 29, 2024 196 (16) E563-E565; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.231272 KEY POINTS It has become increasingly evident that First Nations people living on reserves and Indigenous people from rural and Northern communities have a substantially lower chance of getting into medical school in Canada than their urban counterparts. This often unappreciated disparity likely contributes...
May 6, 2024
Indigenous Economic Participation Key to Growth in Saskatchewan
Province Proclaims Indigenous Economic Development Day NationTalk: The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to proclaim May 6 as Indigenous Economic Development Day in Saskatchewan. The day recognizes the contribution of Indigenous peoples, businesses and organizations to the economic wellbeing of the province, while acknowledging the ongoing work to increase prosperity for Indigenous people and communities...
May 3, 2024
Governments of Canada, Saskatchewan and Prince Albert Grand Council announce funding to study implementation of Indigenous-led police services
NationTalk: Public Safety Canada – Prince Albert, Saskatchewan – Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs; the Honourable Paul Merriman, Minister of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety; and Grand Chief Brian Hardlotte, of the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC), announced an investment of more than $1.4 million to support...
May 1, 2024
‘A place that nobody wants to be:’ Police search Saskatoon landfill for missing woman
APTN News: The father of a missing woman looked out over the Saskatoon landfill Wednesday, as police wearing white chemical-resistant suits scoured through piles of debris looking for evidence of his daughter. “It’s a cold morning,” said Paul Trottier. “This is a place that nobody wants to be.” Mackenzie Lee Trottier was 22 when she...
April 12, 2024
Government Partners with STC to Provide Indigenous Led Urban Camp Programming
NationTalk: The Government of Saskatchewan is signing a contract with the Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC) for $802,000 over three years to develop and deliver culturally supportive programming that helps adult male offenders successfully reintegrate into their communities and reduce returns to custody. This funding includes $115,000 in startup funding from the 2023-24 budget, and $229,000...
March 18, 2024
Government of Canada signs two bilateral agreements with Saskatchewan to support initiatives to improve health care
From: Health Canada NationTalk: Health Canada – Canadians deserve a health care system that provides them with timely access to health services whenever and wherever they are needed, as well as the ability to age with dignity closer to home. Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health, the Honourable Everett Hindley, Saskatchewan’s Minister of...
March 14, 2024
Province announces funding for northern Indigenous language programs
NationTalk: Prince Albert Daily Herald – The provincial government announced $108,800 in funding for the First Nations University of Canada (FNUC) on Monday. The funds will be used to provide new Indigenous Teacher Education Programs. The list includes a new Dene Teacher Education Program in Hatchet Lake Dene Nation, and a Cree Teacher Education Program...
March 12, 2024
Response to National Joint Board of Investigation into the release and supervision of Myles Sanderson
From: The following deals with subjects that may cause distress. If you or someone close to you needs support, we encourage you to reach out. Resources are available at canada.ca/mental-health. NationTalk: Correctional Service Canada – The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) and the Parole Board of Canada (PBC) responded today to the results and recommendations of...
March 4, 2024
Premier Unveils the Saskatchewan Labour Market Strategy
NationTalk: The Saskatchewan Labour Market Strategy Outlines the Roadmap to Build the Workforce Saskatchewan Needs to Support its Growing Economy Today, Premier Scott Moe launched Building the Workforce for a Growing Economy: the Saskatchewan Labour Market Strategy, which outlines how the province will ensure Saskatchewan people benefit from the jobs our economy is creating, and...
February 12, 2024
James Smith inquest boosts Indigenous prison programs. Grassroots groups say their work is more effective
Communities say Indigenous-led, grassroots programs more effective than federal ones CBC Indigenous: The cerulean and indigo fabric on the twin bed provides the only pop of colour in a mostly grey and white room. Tacked on top is a letter with the words “made especially for you.” Each woman who stays at īkwēskīcik iskwēwak, a transitional...
October 3, 2023
MN–S opens one-stop health and well-being community hub – Ma Faamii
NationTalk: Today, invited guests were officially welcomed into Ma Faamii, a warm, bright, and accessible space to serve as a model of community-based supports for MN–S citizens in Saskatchewan. The Métis Community Hub is known as Ma Faamii, which means My Family in Michif. It is a culturally safe space designed to connect Métis citizens...
September 11, 2023
Saulteaux Pelly Agency Health Alliance, Saskatchewan, and ISC celebrate beginning of construction on historic multi-purpose health facility
NationTalk: Indigenous Services Canada — Keeseekoose First Nation, Treaty 4 Territory, Saskatchewan The Saulteaux Pelly Agency Health Alliance (SPAHA) broke ground today on a new multi-purpose health care facility on the Keeseekoose First Nation. The SPAHA facility will provide a full suite of services, including public health programming, palliative care, long-term care and mental health...
September 5, 2023
A commitment to empower communities and enhance wellbeing in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Blue Cross and Indigenous partners unite to elevate health literacy across the province NationTalk: SaskToday.ca – With wide-reaching community impact, Saskatchewan Blue Cross is committed to enhancing the health and wellbeing of all Saskatchewan people for generations now and those to come. They place priority on giving back to the community through programs and initiatives that...
August 30, 2023
Saskatoon city council votes in favour of changing John A. Macdonald Road to miyo-wâhkôhtowin Road
The chosen new name means ‘good relationships’ in Cree Saskatoon city council voted unanimously in favour of renaming a road formerly named after Canada’s first prime minister. At Wednesday’s city council meeting, administration recommended that council rename John A. Macdonald Road to miyo-wâhkôhtowin Road. Miyo-wâhkôhtowin means “good relationships” in Cree. Roland Duquette, an Elder and...
August 25, 2023
Province Renews Investment in Île-à-la-Crosse Community Support Programs
NationTalk: The Government of Saskatchewan is investing more than $223,000 in a renewed three-year agreement with the Île-à-la-Crosse Friendship Centre’s Community Support program for youth. “The Île-à-la-Crosse Friendship Centre provides youth in the community with a welcoming place to come together, share traditions and culture, and find new opportunities in the community,” Athabasca MLA Jim Lemaigre said...
August 25, 2023
Catholic Division approved for shared services initiative with PBCN
NationTalk: The Prince Albert Catholic School Division and Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) are teaming up to support students. The two groups submitted a proposal to the province as part of the Invitational Shared Services Initiative (ISSI) in June and received approval later that month. The ISSI develops partnerships between First Nation education authorities and...
July 17, 2023
Foran and Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation Sign Landmark Collaboration Agreement
NationTalk: VANCOUVER, BC – Foran Mining Corporation (TSX: FOM) (OTCQX: FMCXF) (“Foran” or the “Company”) and Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (“PBCN”) are proud to announce the signing of a landmark Collaboration Agreement (the “Agreement”) between PBCN and Foran’s wholly-owned subsidiary, McIlvenna Bay Operating Ltd. (“MBO”). This pioneering partnership is a testament to a profound alignment...
July 7, 2023
Ben & Jerry’s Land Back tweet on Canada Day gets praise from First Nations people
Others called for boycott of ice cream company after tweet says Canada is on stolen land CBC News: Ice cream company Ben & Jerry’s is being praised by many First Nations people in Canada for a tweet supporting the #LandBack movement on Canada Day. The tweet from the Canadian branch of the company read: “Another day...
July 5, 2023
Saskatchewan Providing $2.5 Million for Construction-Related Pre-Apprenticeship Training
Funding will add more than 200 seats in targeted skills training programs NationTalk: Today, the Government of Saskatchewan is announcing continued support for skilled trades training through a $2.5 million investment into pre-apprenticeships training. This funding will support a targeted expansion of more than 200 additional pre-apprenticeship skills training seats in construction-related trades. “As Saskatchewan...
June 6, 2023
Saskatchewan reports continued progress addressing issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls
NationTalk: Clark’s Crossing Gazette – The Government of Saskatchewan continues to work with Indigenous partners, including in response to the 2019 federal Calls for Justice and subsequent National Action Plan on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) and 2SLGTBQQIA+ people. “This year, the Government of Saskatchewan is investing $27.5 million in programs and...
April 24, 2023
Supporting Indigenous Languages Education in Saskatchewan
NationTalk: The Government of Saskatchewan is partnering with First Nations University of Canada to revitalize and preserve Indigenous languages in Saskatchewan. The province is providing $50,000 annually to fund new scholarships for students studying Indigenous languages at the First Nations University of Canada. “The First Nations University of Canada is a leader in Indigenous languages...
April 14, 2023
New program to house, help Indigenous women who are released from jail opens in Saskatoon
Saskatoon Tribal Council will operate program with support from all levels of gov’t. CBC News: The doors are officially open on a new housing unit in Saskatoon built to help women transition back into the community after leaving jail. Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC) is in charge of Īkwēskīcik iskwēwak, which is Cree for women turning their lives...
April 4, 2023
Cdn. Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) Releases Health Human Resources Assessment Report
NationTalk: Ottawa – Today, the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) released its report on health human resources (HHR) in Canada. The report, titled “Canada’s Health Workforce: Pathways Forward”, provides key findings designed to inform stakeholders (including governments). The report provides evidence-informed approaches to addressing the current challenges facing the Canadian health workforce. The three...
March 8, 2023
Collaboration With FSIN Enhances Police Oversight
NationTalk: The Government of Saskatchewan is continuing its support of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations’ (FSIN) Special Investigation Unit (SIU) with an operating grant this year of $88,000. “For the past 20 years, the partnership between the Government of Saskatchewan and the FSIN has provided a culturally-sensitive means of submitting public complaints about law...
March 5, 2023
Indigenous smudging protocol introduced to Sask. provincial courts brings some peace amid tragedy
Indigenous lawyer says smudging is good step forward, but wishes for courts to address systemic racism CBC News: Before Brian and Debbie Gallagher read their victim impact statements in a Saskatoon court Wednesday, and when the two people were sentenced for their role in disposing of the Gallaghers’ daughter’s body, both the accused and the family washed...
February 24, 2023
Sports professionals discuss reconciliation, inclusion of Indigenous communities in athletics
Father and daughter professional hockey players call for Indigenous visibility in sports CBC News: The Saskatchewan Winter Games are in progress in Regina, and according to organizers, 156 participants self-identified as First Nations, Inuit or Métis. There are 1,373 participants in total. Indigenous inclusion in sports and Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action was the topic...
February 11, 2023
As more high schools add Indigenous- focused compulsory courses, some warn against a siloed approach
‘Reconciliation will only exist … when we see it in every aspect of a student’s experience,’ says professor CBC News: As a Shakespeare fan who loves sharing his work with students, Windsor, Ont., English teacher Carolyn Howlett admits she felt a bit apprehensive when her board began work shifting its Grade 11 English course to focus...
January 26, 2023
More Health Care Workers on Track to Join Saskatchewan’s Health Care System
NationTalk: Saskatchewan continues to make progress in attracting and recruiting health care workers from home and abroad as part of the province’s Health Human Resources (HHR) Action Plan to recruit, train, incentivize and retain health care professionals. “Sustained work continues under the four pillars of Saskatchewan’s ambitious HHR Action Plan, and I am pleased to see steady...
January 24, 2023
Métis survivors sue Saskatchewan, Canada over residential school
Class-action suit launched over the Île-à-la-Crosse school in northern Saskatchewan after Métis were left out of previous settlements. Toronto Star: For survivors of one of the oldest residential schools in Canada, it’s been a long time coming. Métis survivors who attended the Île-à-la-Crosse residential school in northern Saskatchewan have launched a class-action lawsuit against the Saskatchewan...
January 20, 2023
Pewaseskwan at USask supports Nehiyawak (Cree) language and culture revitalization on Saskatchewan First Nation
Nehiyawak (Cree) language echoes through the auditorium at Sakāskohc High School on Onion Lake Cree Nation (OLCN) on a cold December evening. Four male Elders sit in armchairs at the front of the auditorium taking turns sharing knowledge, memories, and language. Their stories are being recorded for others in the community to access and they...
November 30, 2022
Accelerated Site Closure Program Sees Success for First Nations and Métis Contractors
Provincial Initiative Supports Indigenous Jobs and the Environment NationTalk: Saskatchewan’s Accelerated Site Closure Program (ASCP) has led to strong participation in two provincial programs, the First Nations Stewardship Fund (Stewardship Fund) and the Indigenous Business Credit Pool (Credit Pool). Announced in January 2021, these programs have leveraged $80 million in ASCP funding for First Nations...
November 15, 2022
Saskatchewan Supports National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence
The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to endorse the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence. This important milestone is a positive step in Saskatchewan’s efforts to prevent interpersonal violence and abuse and support survivors and their families. The plan was endorsed at the 40th Annual Meeting of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Responsible for...
November 9, 2022
National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence a significant step towards gender equality
Pictou County, Nova Scotia – Women and Gender Equality Canada Living a life free from violence is a fundamental human right, but gender‑based violence (GBV) continues to be a significant barrier to achieving gender equality in Canada. It is one of the most pervasive, deadly, and deeply rooted human rights violations of our time. Federal,...
October 24, 2022
Saskatchewan’s Health Human Resources Action Plan is Seeing Success
NationTalk: The Saskatchewan Health Human Resources (HHR) Action Plan is showing solid progress on important initiatives that are directly addressing challenges experienced in the health sector, such as staff recruitment. Recruitment and retention of health care staff is critical and directly connected to providing safe, reliable and accessible services to Saskatchewan people, including acute and...
October 7, 2022
Indigenous-Led Program To Help Women Transition Back Into Their Community
NationTalk: Today, the ministries of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety, Justice and Attorney General, and Health announced their partnership with the Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC) to collaboratively design and deliver the Īkwēskīcik iskwēwak transition program in Saskatchewan. “Community-based reintegration initiatives such as Īkwēskīcik iskwēwak help ensure supports are in place for individuals transitioning out of...
September 20, 2022
MN-S Early Learning Language Program expands to include all Regions and Cree
NationTalk: Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S)’s Early Learning Language program is expanding throughout the province. Six new school divisions are partnering with the Early Learning and Child Care Ministry (ELCC) to bring Michif and Dene to young students in all 12 MN–S regions. Cree programs will be offered in the northern region. MN–S President Glen McCallum said,...
August 31, 2022
Final Site Closure Allocation Includes $10 Million for Work in First Nations Communities
Province allocates remaining funds for Accelerate Site Closure Program. NationTalk: Today, the Government of Saskatchewan is making an additional $10 million available under the First Nations Stewardship Fund within the Accelerated Site Closure Program (ASCP). This new funding builds on the $20M already committed in January of 2021 and will result in additional abandonment and...
August 24, 2022
Preserving and Promoting Dakota Language Through High School Curriculum
Government of Saskatchewan: The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to announce the addition of the Dakota language to the growing list of secondary level Indigenous language curricula available in Saskatchewan. The Dakota 10, 20, 30 curriculum will join the other provincial secondary level Indigenous languages curricula already available, including Nēhiyawēwin 10, 20, 30; Dene 10, 20, 30; Nakawe 10, 20,...
August 15, 2022
Governments of Saskatchewan and Canada offer free training to Early Childhood Educators
NationTalk: Saskatchewan is committing nearly $9 million for training and professional development grants for the early learning and childcare sector. This is part of Saskatchewan’s commitment to improve quality in the early years and childcare sector, and is just one of many programs delivered through the Canada-Saskatchewan Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement. The...
July 11, 2022
AFN Calls For First Ministers Meeting on UNDRIP at Council of The Federation
Assembly of First Nations: BC Regional Chief Terry Teegee issued the following statement after a meeting with provincial and territorial premiers today in advance of the Council of the Federation meeting taking place later today in Victoria, BC. “It is important for First Nations to meet with premiers on priorities and initiatives that impact our...
May 16, 2022
White Buffalo Treatment Centre Celebrates Grand Opening of Permanent Facility
NationTalk: Indigenous Services Canada – The White Buffalo Treatment Centre Board of Directors and staff, in partnership with Indigenous Services Canada, is pleased to announce the grand opening of their permanent facility located on Muskoday First Nation, Saskatchewan. The treatment centre is designed to meet the needs of Indigenous female youth, between the ages of...
February 22, 2022
Establishment of the First Nations Health Ombudsperson’s office
Chief Bobby Cameron of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) along with the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, announced today that the FSIN will be establishing the first ever First Nations Health Ombudsperson’s Office in the province of Saskatchewan. Indigenous Services Canada is providing $1.17 million to support this work. The First Nations...
December 15, 2021
Cowassess First Nation
$703,230 funding over three years for the community’s Gravesite Reclamation Project. Survivors, intergenerational Survivors, knowledge keepers and leaders will continue the work that has already started on researching, commemorating, locating and identifying the gravesites of missing children. During the next three years, work will progress on research, archival and statement gathering, additional fieldwork, commemorative markers,...
November 4, 2021
Lebret IRS
CBC – Star Blanket Cree Nation begins ground-penetrating radar searches at site of Lebret IRS that could take up to 3 years to complete. The school closed its doors in 1998 making it one of the last IRS. More than 55 acres on the reserve will need to be examined. Star Blanket has been able...
July 19, 2021
Alex Decoteau: Saskatchewan’s first Olympian
The National Post ran a story on Alex Decoteau: Saskatchewan’s first Olympian, Canada’s first Indigenous police officer. He was inducted into the Edmonton Sports Hall of Fame in 1967, 50 years after he was killed by a sniper’s bullet at Passchendaele in 1917. Decoteau, from Red Pheasant Cree Nation near North Battleford, was the first...
June 22, 2021
Federation of Sovereign Indian Nations
Saskatchewan Federation of Sovereign Indian Nations = $4.88M (16 Indian Residential Schools) Research, knowledge gathering and the initial ceremonies related to the burial sites of children who never returned from residential schools to their Indigenous communities. The funding will also help communities gather the information necessary to guide appropriate ground penetrating radar work....
June 7, 2021
New provincial Nakoda curriculum courses
The new provincial Nakoda courses will be available at the 10, 20 and 30 level starting in the 2021-22 school year. The Nakoda curriculum is in addition to other Indigenous language courses already available provincially in Saskatchewan, specifically Cree (nēhiyawēwin), Nakawe, Dene and Michif at the 10, 20 and 30 levels. This new curriculum aligns...
May 31, 2021
Call for the federal government to research undocumented deaths and burial in Indian residential schools
Saskatoon Star Phoenix – The Federation of Sovereign Indian Nations and the province issued a joint statement calling on the federal government “to immediately commence research on undocumented deaths and burials in residential schools in Saskatchewan, including radar ground search at residential school sites.” Initial sites identified to be investigated by radar ground search are: Onion...
April 23, 2021
Commitment to stable base funding
The Ministry of Advanced Education has committed to stable base funding at 2020-21 levels for the duration of the agreement, along with an additional $60 million increase beyond annual operating funding over the next two years. This approach provides institutions with the ability to respond to challenges created by the pandemic, and to help grow...
April 21, 2021
Investments in post-secondary schools
Response to the Saskatchewan government investment of $60M over 2 years in post-secondary education: Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies has the tools to realize ambitious and innovative initiatives to support the economic development of Saskatchewan Indigenous peoples,” Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies Vice-President, Academics Tavia Laliberte said. “Stable core funding is essential to building the internal...
February 1, 2021
End of Birth Alerts
Announced that the province will end the practice of Birth Alerts as of Feb. 1, 2021...
January 27, 2021
Announcement of plans to build monument at Government House
Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty and Premier Scott Moe announced plans to construct a permanent, public monument at Government House in Regina to honour those who suffered, and those who continue to suffer, the impact of the residential school system. Minister Responsible for the Provincial Capital Commission Don McMorris said. “It is a fitting location for a...
January 21, 2021
‘Paykiiwikay’, new online series exploring the rich Métis culture and Michif language
Podcast, a new online series exploring the rich Métis culture and Michif language. ‘Paykiiwikay’, will address the very real need to preserve heritage, tradition and Métis identity. “Everything Métis people do is tied to our value systems, beliefs, and respect,” said MN-S Minister of Language, Culture & Heritage, Sherry McLennan, “this podcast series will help...
April 7, 2020
“Following Their Voices” success
The “Following Their Voices” initiative has been successful in improving First Nations, Métis and Inuit student credit attainment and grad rates at the 34 Saskatchewan schools that are participating in initiative. Since FTV has been put into place in these classrooms, positive outcomes of the initiative include: a 20% increase in credit attainment; and an...
January 22, 2020
The Future of Michif Program
The Métis Nation – Saskatchewan (MN-S) announced “The Future of Michif Program“, a multi-faceted educational initiative designed to get more Métis speaking their traditional language. The MN-S is partnering with Canadian Geographic on “The Future of Michif Program“, a multiplatform engagement program that will celebrate Michif and Métis culture, while building national capacity to educate...
September 6, 2019
Investments in FASD programs
Investment of $978,272 through the Indigenous Community Corrections Initiative for the University of Regina to implement the Navigator-Advocates: Integrated Supports for Justice-Involved Indigenous Youth and Adults withFetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). This alternative to custody and reintegration project is supported by frontline workers and peer mentors with trauma and FASD informed training who can effectively advocate for FASD-affected Indigenous offenders in...
July 19, 2019
Post-Secondary Fund
Métis Nation–Saskatchewan President Glen McCallum and Minister of Education Dr. Earl Cook announced a new 10-year, $89 million post-secondary fund specifically for Métis students. The new post-secondary fund provides direct financial support for Métis post-secondary students in the form of tuition, books and living allowance. In addition, the fund will support student services and increase...
July 19, 2019
Post-Secondary Fund
Saskatchewan government announced a new 10-year, $89 million post-secondary fund specifically for Métis students. The new post-secondary fund provides direct financial support for Métis post-secondary students in the form of tuition, books and living allowance. In addition, the fund will support student services and increase education governance capacity at the post-secondary level. Student funding and...
July 9, 2019
Gladue Rights Research Database now has open access
In what started May 2018 as a subscription-based online resource, the Gladue Rights Research Database now has open access through funding from the Law Society of Saskatchewan, Legal Aid Saskatchewan and the province’s Ministry of Corrections and Policing....
July 8, 2019
The Gladue Rights Research Database
In what started May 2018 as a subscription-based online resource, the Gladue Rights Research Database now has open access through $18,000 funding from the Law Society of Saskatchewan, Legal Aid Saskatchewan and the province’s Ministry of Corrections and Policing....
April 16, 2019
Dene, Nakawe and Michif Language courses
Ministry of Education announced courses at the 10, 20 and 30 level in Dene, Nakawe and Michif starting next year. High school courses in Cree (nehiwawewin) are already offered. (Prince Albert Daily Herald)...
March 15, 2019
Partnership Agreements with Saskatoon Tribal Council
The Government of Saskatchewan and the Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC) officially signed agreements to work toward “meaningful improvements in the lives of children, youth and families”: a new Delegation Agreement, Children and Families Reconciliation Partnership Agreement and First Contact Panel Protocol. The partnership agreement identifies a number of short-term and longer-term priorities, including: Reviewing plans...
March 8, 2019
Response to passage of Bill C-92
Saskatoon Star Phoenix – In an emailed statement, Social Services Minister Paul Merriman said the government is reviewing the act in detail to understand its implications and identify issues that could affect vulnerable families. Merriman said the province is receptive to new models that could improve outcomes and better serve Indigenous families. He added the...
March 5, 2019
First Contact Panel Protocol with Saskatoon Tribal Council
The Government of Saskatchewan and the Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC) have agreed to work together toward better outcomes for Indigenous children, youth and families. One of the first priorities for the province and STC is the implementation of a “First Contact Panel Protocol.” The protocol will bring Social Services and STC representatives together in a...
February 5, 2019
Muskowekwan Residential School
University of Alberta – A Métis archeologist at the University of Alberta working with the Muskowekwan First Nation in Saskatchewan may have discovered graves of missing children from the nearby residential school that closed in 1997. “In the records there were 35 children who were unaccounted for, that disappear off the records, and nobody quite...
December 17, 2018
University of Regina releases guide to Implement C2A # 57 in all faculties
A University of Regina working group designed to respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) calls to action has released its guide to implementing those calls within each faculty, unit or division starting with Call to Action # 57 that calls on all levels of government to provide education to public servants about the history of...
November 2, 2018
New Kindergarten to Grade 9 Treaty Education Learning Resource
In celebration of the 10-year anniversary of the Treaty resource kit, a new Treaty resource is being rolled out for Kindergarten to Grade 9 classrooms across the province. The new teacher resource builds upon the success of the original Treaty resource kit and was created in collaboration with the Office of the Treaty Commissioner, First...
August 14, 2018
Regina Indian Industrial School (RIIS)
A monument to commemorate and honour those who died while attending the Regina Indian Industrial School (RIIS) over 100 years ago was unveiled today. “This plaque is a permanent feature to commemorate the children who passed while attending the school, and acknowledges the impact residential schools had on Saskatchewan peoples and communities.” Confirmed Graves 35...
July 30, 2018
Funding for Aboriginal Friendship Centres of Saskatchewan
Aboriginal Friendship Centres of Saskatchewan $304,950 Develop an Indigenous Women’s Economic Framework with local business and economic partners. Prince Albert Métis Womans Association...
July 30, 2018
Funding to reduce barriers affecting Indigenous women
$255,844 Identify and respond to barriers affecting the economic security of vulnerable women in Central and Northern Saskatchewan using research, best practices and capacity building....
July 26, 2018
Jordan’s Principle Coordination Report
Saskatchewan First Nations Jordan’s Principle Coordination Report released. All 22 information sessions in 13 locations across Saskatchewan, from March 8-May 26 focused on providing information to First Nations Service providers on reserve. The value of community-based info sessions heightened the awareness and understanding of service providers and following the sessions, 90% of attendees were ready and...
June, 2018
“Inspiring Success: First Nations and Métis Pre K-12 Education Policy Framework”
“Inspiring Success: First Nations and Métis Pre K-12 Education Policy Framework” replaces “Inspiring Success – Building Towards Student Achievement: First Nations and Métis Education Policy Framework (2009)”. Inspiring Success supports reconciliation in education through: meaningful inclusion of Elders and Traditional Knowledge Keepers; direct engagement with Métis and First Nations education organizations in the development and...
June 1, 2018
Indigenous Health in the New Saskatchewan Health Authority: Summary of Findings
No formal acknowledgement of the negative impacts of previous colonial government policies Release of “Indigenous Health in the New Saskatchewan Health Authority: Summary of Findings”. The 2016 Saskatchewan Advisory Panel on Health System Structure Report includes a recommendation to engage with Indigenous people to help inform how best to address First Nations and Métis health...
May 28, 2018
Post-Secondary Education Indicators Project
The Ministry of Advanced Education and Saskatchewan’s post-secondary institutions are collaborating on a new Post-Secondary Education Indicators Project. As a result of this project, government and institutions are able to collect, analyze and report sector-wide post-secondary data, which will help inform future decisions and planning The data shows that between 2013 and 2017, there has...
May 15, 2018
Gladue Rights Research Database
The new Gladue Rights Research Database provides lawyers, researchers and others with instant access to the insights and conclusions of more than 500 academic works related to the history of settler colonialism in Saskatchewan. It also includes a large and growing body of oral history resources and key archival documents. The database which was officially launched in...
March 28, 2018
Dr. JoLee Sasakamoose new Director of the Indigenous Peoples’ Health Research Centre (IPHRC)
Dr. JoLee Sasakamoose has assumed leadership of the Indigenous Peoples’ Health Research Centre (IPHRC) as the new director. Sasakamoose’s research explores the intergenerational effects of historical trauma with Indigenous Peoples and the use of traditional healing methods in the promotion of health and wellbeing. In partnership with the First Nations communities of Saskatchewan, she co-authored...
July 27, 2017
Federal funding for crime prevention program
$2.2M over 5 yrs Federal funding for crime prevention program that connects youth with culture, land and each other. Project Venture operates on six values: let go and move on, speak your truth, care for self and others, be safe, be here and set goals. It’s expected to involve about 450 high-risk Indigenous youth from...
July 26, 2017
Regina Indian Industrial School (RIIS)
(RIIS) Cemetery has been designated a Provincial Heritage Property. The cemetery grounds contain the graves of approximately 35 children from First Nations and Métis communities in Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba who died while attending the school....
July 24, 2017
Letter of Accord to reform child and family services
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada and Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations signed a Letter of Accord to reform child and family services for First Nations. Canada is providing funding of $441,176 to FSIN to begin its work with communities. Their findings will contribute greatly to long-term strategic planning and the redesign of how child and...
December 15, 2015
4 Seasons of Reconciliation, an online multi-media course for all employees
The Ministry of Advanced Education has purchased a two-year license to deliver the 4 Seasons of Reconciliation, an online multi-media course which will be made available to all Ministry employees. The 4 Seasons of Reconciliation was produced by Cazabon Productions under the guidance of the First Nations University of Canada’s Indigenous Advisory Circle and features Indigenous...
June 5, 2015
Supporting Reconciliation in Saskatchewan Schools
In response to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action, the Ministry of Education developed an online resource (called Supporting Reconciliation in Saskatchewan Schools) to support educators in learning and teaching about the legacy of residential schools and reconciliation. This resource is available in English and French and allows for collaboration and sharing of reconciliation resources...
July 20, 2014
Regina NAIG
Regina hosted more than 5,000 athletes representing more than 756 tribes from the United States and Canada at the 2014 North American Indian Games events from July 24 -27, 2014...
January 1, 2014
Committed to addressing mandatory education on history of residential schools
Nearly 9,000 students, parents and community members had their say in a recent online survey about what students in the province need to be successful in school. The online survey is one of several feedback mechanisms which will help form priorities for education for the next decade. The results of the survey together with the...
2014
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Prevention Framework 2014
The Saskatchewan Prevention Institute releases “Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Prevention Framework 2014.” The FASD Prevention Framework is based on the Levels of FASD Prevention Framework developed by Nancy Poole with the Children’s & Women’s Health Centre of British Columbia (2008). This approach clearly delineates four levels of prevention activities to comprehensively address FASD prevention....
September 16, 2009
Interim document related to Jordan’s Principle
Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN), the Governments of Saskatchewan and Canada agreed to an interim document related to Jordan’s Principle, and committed to working together to move forward on developing a final arrangement to fully implement Jordan’s Principle. The interim implementation represents the first time in Canada an agreement on Jordan’s Principle has been...
January 1, 2007
Treaty Education
Undertook to make treaty education a mandatory component of K-12 curriculum...
January, 1995
The FASD Network of Saskatchewan
The FASD Network of Saskatchewan is a parent-led organization that helps individuals with FASD and their families recognize themselves as safe, supported, valued and contributing members of the community. The FASD Family Support Program offers individualized support to families living with FASD along with opportunities to gather, connect and share lived experiences. This program has a...