SIWA Dissatisfied with National Organization

Articles » General
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 5, no. 8, May 15, 1975, p. 3
Description
Saskatchewan Indian Women's Association and the Saskatchewan Native Women's Movement rejected the constitution of the Indian Rights for Indian Women Association.
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Sizing up the Catch: Native-Newcomer Resource Competition and the Early Years of Saskatchewan’s Northern Commercial Fishery

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Anthony G. Gulig
Saskatchewan History, vol. 47, no. 2, Spring, 1995, pp. 3-11
Description
These selections from the Duck Lake Indian Agency records illustrate a pattern of negative government attitudes and oppressive fiscal policies of austerity towards First Nations peoples and communities. Introduction and commentary by J.R. Miller. Entire issue on one .pdf, scroll to page 3.
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Skills Training Puts Jobs on the Horizon

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SaskBusiness, vol. 27, no. 2, March-May 2006, p. S4
Description
Discussion of funding for a skills training program to help Aboriginal people in Saskatchewan get jobs in the oil sands industry.
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Skinning the Narrative: The Story of Fish Creek

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Margaret L. Clarke
Prairie Forum, vol. 27, no. 2, Fall, 2002, pp. 255-262
Description
Suggests that unique details are missing from the history of the 1885 Battle of Fish Creek.
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Smoke and Mirrors at First Nations University

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Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Leader Post, June 5, 2006, p. B1
Description
Discusses the action strategy of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) executive in response to concerns at the FNUC.
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SNTC Planning Ambitious Fundraiser for May 25

Alternate Title
Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company Planning Ambitious Fundraiser for May 25
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Mike Gosselin
Eagle Feather News, vol. 15, no. 5, May 2012, p. 15
Description
Looks at a unique charitable organization, Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company, that brings First Nations, Métis and Inuit culture, history and language to theatre performances. Article located by scrolling to page 15.
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SNTC Preparing to Celebrate Tenth Anniversary

Alternate Title
Arts & Entertainment
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Mike Gosselin
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 8, August 2008, p. 14
Description
Looks at the production, programming, events, education and outreach provided by the Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company (SNTC). Located by scrolling to page 14.
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SNTC Presenting Play Based on Life of Annie Mae Pictou Aquash

Alternate Title
Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company Presenting Play Based on Life of Annie Mae Pictou Aquash
Articles » General
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 5, May 2008, p. 9
Description
Looks at a play based on a remarkable Aboriginal woman and the mystery surrounding her death. Article located by scrolling to page 9.
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Social Costs of Justice

Alternate Title
Continuing Poundmaker & Riel's Quest: Presentations Made at a Conference on Aboriginal Peoples and Justice
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Con Hnatiuk
pp. 145-149
Description
Article from 1993 Conference proceedings, discussing the financial and social costs that will continue, if changes are not made. Excerpt from Continuing Poundmaker & Riel's Quest: Presentations Made at a Conference on Aboriginal Peoples and Justice compiled by Richard Gosse, James Youngblood Henderson, Roger Carter.
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Social Housing and the Role of Aboriginal Organizations in Canadian Cities

Alternate Title
Aboriginal Quality of Life [Series]
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Ryan Walker
IRPP Choices, vol. 14, no. 4, May 2008, pp. 3-18
Description
Study outlines the general situation, discusses four case studies (Lu’ma Native Housing Society, Vancouver; Corporation Waskahegen, Quebec; Métis Urban Housing Association of Saskatchewan; Kinew Housing, Winnipeg) and makes recommendations.
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Solid Waste Incineration in a Saskatchewan First Nation Community: A Community-Based Environmental Assessment of Dioxins and Furans

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Lalita Bharadwaj
Ian Judd-Henrey
Laura Parenteau
Ceal Tournier
Daryl Watson
Pimatisiwin, vol. 6, no. 1, Spring, 2008, pp. 161-180
Description
Looks at the unregulated solid waste management practices in Saskatchewan and findings of dioxins, furans and other persistent chemical pollutants on Native lands.
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Some Experiences of the Expedition of the North West Field Force as Copied from a Diary Kept in my Possession

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
James M. Austin
Saskatchewan History, vol. 38, no. 1, Winter, 1985, pp. 26-35
Description
Transcriptions from the journal of James M. Austin who enlisted as a member of the North West Field Force to suppress the North West Resistance (1885). Describes the day-to-day perspectives of an ordinary soldier, and the drudgery and trauma of military life. Entire issue on one .pdf, scroll to page 26.
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Some Issues in Sentencing of Aboriginal Offenders

Alternate Title
Continuing Poundmaker & Riel's Quest: Presentations Made at a Conference on Aboriginal Peoples and Justice
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Tim Quigley
Description
Article from 1993 Conference proceedings, discussing the disproportionate and increasing rate of incarceration of Indigenous peoples, contributing factors, disparities in sentencing, fines, bail etc., sentencing circles and the need for change. Excerpt from Continuing Poundmaker & Riel's Quest: Presentations Made at a Conference on Aboriginal Peoples and Justice compiled by Richard Gosse, James Youngblood Henderson, Roger Carter.
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Some Problems of the Métis of Northern Saskatchewan

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
V. F. Valentine
Canadian Journal of Economics and Political Science, vol. 20, no. 1, February 1954, pp. 89-95
Description
Describes the difficulties the Métis encountered in trying to maintain their traditional way of life and the influence of CCF provincial government policies and programs.
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Some Reserves Are Not Viable

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Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Leader Post, January 7, 2002, p. B1
Description
Addresses the economic feasibility of some First Nations communities.
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Sowing a Way towards Revitalizing Indigenous Agriculture: Creating Meaning from a Forum Discussion in Saskatchewan, Canada

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Melissa M. Arcand
Lori Bradford
Dale F. Worme
Graham E.H. Stricker
Ken Bear
Anthony Blair Dreaver Johnston ... [et al.]
FACETS, vol. 5, no. 1, 2020, pp. 619-641
Description

Discusses the five themes which emerged from the Forum on Indigenous Agriculture: centring Indigenous knowledge and traditional relationships to the land, building capacity and respectful partnerships and relationships, financing farming and equitable economies, and translating research to policy and legislation.

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SPARC-ing Interest in Policing For Aboriginal People

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Author/Creator
Heather Russell
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 8, August 2007, p. 18
Description
Looks at how the Saskatchewan Police Aboriginal Recruiting Committee is working to attract First Nations and Métis people to policing careers. Article located by scrolling to page 18.
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Special Issue: Legal Issues in Aboriginal Water Rights

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Canadian Institute of Resources Law
Resources , no. 18, Special Issue: Legal Issues in Aboriginal Water Rights, Spring, 1987, p. [1]
Description
Introduction to three articles based on presentations made at a national workshop, held at the University of Saskatchewan, on Aboriginal Water Rights.
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Special Report: Indian Education

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Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 6, no. 9, November 1974, p. 15
Description
Describes federal-First Nation meeting in Saskatoon, where education committees from Thunderchild, James Smith, Muskeg Lake, La Ronge and File Hills presented briefs on needs to Indian Affairs Minister Judd Buchanan.
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