Saskatchewan Homestead Records

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Lloyd Rodwell
Saskatchewan History, vol. 18, no. 1, Winter, 1965, pp. 10-29
Description
Discusses the information about the settlement of the prairies that can be gleaned from the homesteading records held by The Saskatchewan Archives. Some discussion of the Métis’ occupation of the land and river lots system (pp 27-29). Entire issue on one pdf file, scroll to page 10.
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The Saskatchewan Indian Veterans Association

Alternate Title
Second Meeting Of Saskatchewan Indian Veterans Association
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Lyla Lavallee
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 9, no. 2, February 1979, p. 5
Description
Report of the Association's second meeting.
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Saskatchewan Indian Wins Award

Articles » General
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 6, no. 24, April 1976, p. 17
Description
FSIN magazine placed second in category of Political Reporting at the Unity Awards in Media held at Lincoln University, Missouri.
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Saskatchewan Indian Womens' Association

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Saskatchewan Indian Women's Association
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 3, no. 8, Supplement, September 1972, p. 9
Description
Reviews the first year of the SIWA (Saskatchewan Indian Women's Association) and announces the newly elected executive.
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Saskatchewan Indigenous Cultural Centre

Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Saskatchewan Indigenous Cultural Centre (SICC)
Description

The centre provides resources to assist First Nations peoples in preserving their culture. Services include training materials, online collections of images and text, a library, and a museum.

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Saskatchewan Indigenous Strategy on HIV and AIDS 2014-2019

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Merv Thomas
Description
Includes general statistical information about the population and incidence of disease, SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) analysis, past, present and future approaches to dealing with the problem and list of seven strategic objectives and actions needed to reach them.
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Saskatchewan Justice On Trial: The Pamela George Case

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Albert Angus
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 27, no. 1, April 1997, pp. 5, 23-24
Description
Reviews the trial of Steven Kummerfield and Alexander Ternowetsky for the murder of Pamela George of the Sakimay First Nation and questions whether judicial bias was present.
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Saskatchewan Leads the Nation in Treaty Education in Schools

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Andréa Ledding
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 11, November 2009, p. 10
Description
Comments on the importance, and success, of Treaty Education in Saskatchewan for kindergarten to Grade 12 students. Article located by scrolling to page 10.
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Saskatchewan Métis Concerned About Duty to Consult

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Robert Lafontaine
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 4, April 2009, p. 11
Description
Discusses Métis citizens feelings of being rushed to implement Draft Duty to Consult and Accomodate policies without time to respond to the draft in a meaningful way. Article located by scrolling to page 11.
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Saskatchewan Native Theatre Sets Graduates on Career Path

Articles » General
Author/Creator
John Lagimodiere
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 4, April 2008, p. 16
Description
Looks at four talented graduates, trained in writing, singing and acting, about to enter the film industry. Article located by scrolling to page 16.
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Saskatchewan Place Names: A Mirror Held Up to History

Articles » General
Author/Creator
A. R. Turner
Saskatchewan History, vol. 18, no. 3, Autumn, 1965, pp. 81-88
Description
A description of the origins of different place names, including several adapted from Indigenous language names or their translations to English or French: Nipawin, Kinistino, Saskatoon, Wascana and others. Entire issue on one pdf file, scroll to page 81.
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Saskatchewan River Dam Opening (Diefenbaker)

Images » Photographs
Description
Image of John Diefenbaker in ceremonial head dress at South Saskatchewan River Dam Opening. A crowd surrounds him and an interviewer takes a statement from a man in ceremonial dress standing beside Diefenbaker.
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Saskatchewan River Rendezvous Centers and Trading Posts: Continuity in a Cree Social Geography

Alternate Title
Saskatchewan River Rendezvous Centres and Trading Posts Continuity in a Cree Social Geography
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
David Meyer
Paul C. Thistle
Ethnohistory, vol. 42, no. 3, Summer, 1995, pp. 403-444
Description
Evidence indicates six sites in the River valley have been used continuously as gathering places by Indigenous peoples from early to contemporary times.
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Saskatchewan’s Aboriginal Youth Shine

Articles » General
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 28, no. 2, Summer, 1998, pp. 22-23
Description
Describes the 1st Annual Aboriginal Youth Awards of Excellence ceremony; those honoured included: Carmen Lewis, Welland Ratt, Standing Buffalo Junior Girls Volleyball Team, Chico Peepeetch, Rachel Jobb, Christopher Ross.
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Saskatchewan’s First Indian Agent: M.G. Dickieson

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
A.J. Looy
Saskatchewan History, vol. 32, no. 3, Autumn, 1979, pp. 104-119
Description
Describes the legislative changes made by the Mackenzie government in 1875 and 1876 and the resulting role of the Indian Agents in the North-West Territories. Discusses how the transition was managed by David Laird, First Lieutenant Governor of the North-West Territories and Indian Superintendent for the North-West and his appointed Assistant to the Indian Superintendent M.G. Dickieson. Entire issue on one .pdf, scroll to p.104.
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Saskatchewan's HIV Strategy 2010- 2014

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Saskatchewan Ministry of Health
Description
Discusses government strategy which hopes to reduce the number of new infections; improve quality of life in infected individuals and reduce risk factors for acquisition of HIV infection.
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Saskatchewan's Public Opinion on Reconciliation: Results from a 2019 Provincial Survey

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Office of the Treaty Commissioner (OTC)
Description
Sample consisted of 3,018 people. Questions were asked about shared understanding of history, authentic relationships, cultures and worldviews, and political, economic, and social systems. Related material: 2019 General Population Survey: Results from a Saskatchewan-based Survey on Attitudes toward Reconciliation (Technical Report).
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Saskatchewan School Boards Association's Advocacy Paper for Mandatory Curriculum That Includes the Rich and Diverse History of First Nations and Métis Peoples Pre-Contact and the Legacy of the Indian Residential Schools

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Saskatchewan School Boards Association
Description
Position paper recommends "That the Ministry of Education move forward with curriculum renewal that includes the rich and diverse history of First Nations and Métis Peoples with their experience of the arrival of the European newcomers, and the legacy of the Indian Residential School era".
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Saskatchewan Strikes Gold in B.C.

Alternate Title
Saskatchewan Strikes Gold in British Columbia
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Warren Goulding
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 8, August 2008, pp. 1,10-12,20
Description
Looks at the strong representation of Saskatchewan by its talented athletes at the North American Indigenous Games held on Vancouver Island. Article located on page 1 and by scrolling to pages 10-12, 20.
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Saskatchewan Survivors Share Their Stories For Legacy Project

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Alene Campbell
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 10, October 2007, p. 17
Description
Comments on a collection of stories gathered, by The Legacy of Hope Foundation, with the goal being to educate the Canadian population as to the experiences people had in residential schools. Article located by scrolling to page 17.
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Saskatchewan Treaty Land Entitlement Act

Web Sites » Governmental
Author/Creator
Canada. Government of Canada and the Province of Saskatchewan
Description
Statute regarding settlement of land entitlement of select First Nations in Saskatchewan including: Keeseekoose, Muskowekwan, Ochapowace, Okanese, Piapot, Star Blanket, Yellowquill, Beardy's & Okemasis, Flying Dust, Little Pine, Moosomin, Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head, Muskeg Lake, One Arrow, Pelican Lake, Red Pheasant, Saulteaux, Sweetgrass, Thunderchild, Witchekan Lake, Canoe Lake and English River and Nekaneet First Nation.
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Saskatchewan Veterans Reach Out to Country

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Paul Barnsley
Windspeaker, vol. 17, no. 6, October 1999, p. 7
Description

Presents the views held by the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations and the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs regarding unfulfilled veterans’ benefits. The feeling is that First Nations veterans need to get organized, on a national level, to lobby the federal government in order to be heard.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.7.

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Saskatchewan Youth Continue to Amaze

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Andrea Ledding
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 6, June 2009, p. 1,2
Description
Comments on the eleventh annual SaskTel Aboriginal Youth Awards of Excellence including the nominees, the first female recipient and the necessity of role models. Article located on page 1 and by scrolling to page 2.
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