Saskatchewan

2007 Saskatchewan Book Awards Winners Announced

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Saskatchewan Book Awards Winners Announced
Articles » General
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 12, December 2007, p. 10
Description
Looks at a Saskatchewan book award winner who is not only an author but also a lawyer and a trapper. Article located by scrolling to page 10.
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2010 Designated Year of the Métis

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Michael Bell
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 11, November 2009, p. 3
Description
Highlights the declaration of 2010 being known as Year of the Métis to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the 1885 Northwest Resistance. Article located by scrolling to page 3.
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2019 General Population Survey: Results from a Saskatchewan-based Survey on Attitudes toward Reconciliation (Technical Report)

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Office of the Treaty Commissioner (OTC)
Description
Survey consisted of 15 questions in the areas of shared understanding of history, authentic relationships, cultures and worldviews, political, economic and social systems, and racism. In addition 6 demographic questions were asked to determine the characteristics of those who responded. Related material: Saskatchewan's Public Opinion on Reconciliation: Results from a 2019 Provincial Survey.
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2022 Silas E. Halyk, QC Visiting Scholar in Advocacy Lecture: Presentor: Donald Worme

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2022 Silas E. Halyk, QC Visiting Scholar in Advocacy Lecture: Presenter: Donald Worme
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Donald Worme
Description
First Nation lawyer discusses social justice advocacy for Indigenous peoples, how lawyers can best advocate those who are discriminated against in the civil and criminal justice system and the tools that are available to address judicial inequities. Duration: 52:43.
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$6 Million Funding Program for Métis Entrepreneurs

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Six Million Dollar Funding Program for Métis Entrepreneurs
Articles » General
Author/Creator
John Lagimodiere
Eagle Feather News, vol. 13, no. 5, May 2010, p. 17
Description
Discussion of the administration of funds available for Métis entrepreneurs and communities. Article found by scrolling to page 17.
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Aboriginal Adult Literacy Assessment Tool Launch: Example Survey

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Saskatchewan Aboriginal Literacy Network (SALN)
Description
Survey delivered in two parts: part A provides community perceptions, demographics, experiences, recommendations and understandings, part B determines community strengths in listening, reading, writing English, problem solving, and numeracy.
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Aboriginal Apprenticeship Initiatives (AAI)

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AAI
Web Sites » Governmental
Description
Presents a website for an Aboriginal Apprenticeship Initiatives (AAI) program that provides training and work experience close to First Nations communities.
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Aboriginal Beaded Mats on Display

Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Hilda J. Stewart
Description
Beaded mats from the Little Pine First Nation on Display at the Saskatoon Arts and Crafts Society Show. Date unknown.

Historical note:

Includes note on back: "When the Saskatoon Arts and Crafts Society disbanded a collection of mats and other articles were given to the museum at Fort Battleford"
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Aboriginal Conference in Ottawa

Articles » General
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 21, no. 9, December 1992, p. 6
Description
Reviews the November 1992 conference on the need for an Aboriginal justice system.
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Aboriginal Courts in Canada

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Research Paper (Scow Institute)
Fact Sheet (Scow Institute)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Karen Whonnock
Description

Research paper looks at federal and provincial legislation, inherent Aboriginal rights and negotiated agreements, and different Aboriginal courts in Canada.

Related Material: Fact Sheet.

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Aboriginal Day Celebration Took on a Serious Note

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Andrea Ledding
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 7, July 2009, p. 2,3
Description
Comments on a gathering to commemorate the first anniversary of the apology to First Nations people, by the Government of Canada, to acknowledge the effect Residential schools have had on the community. Article located by scrolling to page 2 and 3.
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Aboriginal Economic Development in the New Economy

Alternate Title
SIPP Briefing Note ; 9, 2005
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Robert B. Anderson
Description
Discussion of current initiatives taking place to improve socio-economic conditions for the Aboriginal population and the impact of the global economy on these initiatives.
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Aboriginal Education

Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Maureen Simpson
The Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan
Description
Argues that Saskatchewan is known for transforming the nature of teaching and learning in Aboriginal education and gives a short history of education in Saskatchewan.
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Aboriginal Education Research Network (AERN)

Web Sites » Governmental
Author/Creator
First Nations
Metis and Community Education
Description
Overview of how the AERN will encourage and focus education and educational research in Saskatchewan by coordinating an Aboriginal agenda. Includes links to individual documents.
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Aboriginal Educational Policy

Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Sandra Bellegarde
Trish LaFontaine
The Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan
Description
Gives a short history of the policies of the Indian Act, residential schools, the integration period and jurisdictional dilemmas between the province and the Federal Government.
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