Saskatchewan

Uranium Development

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Florence Poorman
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 7, no. 10, October 1977, p. 19
Description
Chiefs of the Meadow Lake and Prince Albert districts tour proposed Cluff Lake uranium development project to be built by AMOK Ltd.
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Urban Aboriginal Households: A Profile of Demographic, Housing and Economic Conditions in Canada’s Prairie and Territories Region

Alternate Title
Research Highlight (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Research Highlight. Socio-economic Series ; 06-024
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
[Brett Holmes]
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Description
Variables studied were: population, age, mobility, household income, homelessness, education, unemployment, homelessness, household type, home ownership, and core housing need. Highlights from research report of same name.
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Urban Aboriginals and Self-Government

Alternate Title
Continuing Poundmaker & Riel's Quest: Presentations Made at a Conference on Aboriginal Peoples and Justice
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Allan Blakeney
p. 356
Description
Article from 1993 Conference proceedings, raises implementation questions and suggests self-government transition could begin with institutional service-delivery to Aboriginal peoples being in the hands of Aboriginal peoples. 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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Urban Aboriginals Need a Voice

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Leader Post, April 5, 2004, p. B1
Description
Argues that the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations and the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples don't address all the needs of First Nations people living in urban Saskatchewan.
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Urban Indians Formally Adhere to F.S.I.

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Lorna Standingready
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 9, no. 11-12, November/December 1979, p. 17
Description
A Regina Local of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians was formed to focus on issues and rights for off-reserve Treaty Indians.
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Urban Reserve Finally a Reality

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Leader Post, January 20, 2003, p. B1
Description
Suggests that the Red Pheasant First Nation urban reserve in North Battleford, has the potential for great success.
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Urban Reserves

Alternate Title
Research Paper (National Centre for First Nations Governance)
Research Paper for the National Centre for First Nations Governance
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Evelyn Peters
Description
Covers topics relating to urban reserves as vehicles for economic development. The paper also explores routes available to establish urban reserves and existing works which discuss negotiating with municipalities.
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Urban Reserves Getting Attention

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Leader Post, September 22, 2003, p. B1
Description
Outlines the success of commercial urban reserves; such as Muskeg Lake in Saskatoon.
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The Urgent Need to Reform Jury Selection after the Gerald Stanley and Colton Boushie Case

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Kent Roach
Description
Discusses the case in which a White farmer was acquitted of both murder and manslaughter in the killing of a 22-year-old Cree man. The accused's lawyer used peremptory challenges to exclude 4-5 visibly Indigenous potential jurors, while the prosecution failed to question White candidates about any racial bias which would prevent them from making an impartial decision. Looks at the systemic racism in the judicial system starting with the execution of "the Battleford Eight" in 1885.
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Ursan Honored at Testimonial

Articles » General
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 3, no. 6, July 1973, p. 11
Description
Tribute to John Ursan for his years of work with the Federation.
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The Use of Health Indicators in Environmental Assessment

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jerry Spiegel
Annalee Yassi
Journal of Medical Systems, vol. 21, no. 5, 1997, pp. 275-289
Description
Outlines the framework for addressing environmental health indicators and presents a case study from northern Saskatchewan using environmental assessment conduct.
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The Use of Technology to Improve Health Care to Saskatchewan's First Nations Communities

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
I. Khan
N. Ndubuka
K. Stewart
V. McKinney
I. Mendez
Canada Communicable Disease Report, vol. 43, no. 6, Indigenous Health, June 1, 2017, pp. 120-124
Description
Includes discussion of pilot projects, literature review, and results of consultations with staff from the Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority and physicians serving in northern communities.
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[Valerie's Story of Healing]

Alternate Title
Aboriginal Culture as Intervention: Sharing How Aboriginal Culture is Part of the Healing Journey from Addictions
[Honoring Our Strengths: Aboriginal Culture as Intervention in Addictions]
[Honouring Our Strengths: Aboriginal Culture as Intervention in Addictions Treatment]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Valerie Dejarlais
Billy Ermine
Gladys Wapass-Greyeyes
Description
Woman discusses the role culture has played in her recovery from alcohol abuse. Duration: 7:49. Part of project headed by Dr. Colleen Dell, University of Saskatchewan Research Chair in Substance Abuse.
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[Valerie's Story of Healing (Cree Language Version)]

Alternate Title
Aboriginal Culture as Intervention: Sharing How Aboriginal Culture is Part of the Healing Journey from Addictions
[Honoring Our Strengths: Aboriginal Culture as Intervention in Addictions Treatment]
[Honouring Our Strengths: Aboriginal Culture as Intervention in Addictions Treatment]
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Valerie Dejarlais
Billy Ermine
Gladys Wapass-Greyeyes
Description
Woman discusses the role culture has played in her recovery from alcohol abuse. Duration: 9:37. Part of project headed by Dr. Colleen Dell, University of Saskatchewan Research Chair in Substance Abuse.
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Validation of Two Postpartum Depression Screening Scales With a Sample of First Nations and Métis Women

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Pamela J. Clarke
Canadian Journal of Nursing Research, vol. 40, no. 1, In-home and Community Care for Seniors / Le soin des ainés à la maison et dans la communauté, 2008, pp. 112-125
Description
Based on interviews with 103 women, study supports need for primary health professionals to offer postnatal screening for women who may be at risk for postpartum depression .
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Various Papers Related to Grey Owl

Archival » Archival Items
Description
File containing various newspaper articles related to Grey Owl. Also includes a school activity program related to Grey Owl, curriculum material, and correspondence.
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Venne Laid Strong Foundation for La Ronge Band

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, December 7, 2007, p. A13
Description
Tribute to the life of Senator Myles Venne, 1918-2007, of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations and former Chief of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band.
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Venne the Father of Lac La Ronge Band

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Leader Post, December 10, 2007, p. A3
Description
Tribute to the life and legacy of the late FSIN (Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations) Senator Myles Venne.
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Vern Bellegarde

Articles » General
Saskatchewan Indian, Election Special, October 1984, p. 11
Description
Vern Bellegarde focuses on resource development while district representative for the Touchwood File Hills District Qu'Appelle Tribal Council.
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Vern Bellegarde Elected PTNA Leader

Articles » General
Saskatchewan Indian, April 1988, p. 4
Description
Bellegarde of Little Black Bear Band of Saskatchewan elected by Chiefs from western Canada, to lead the Prairie Treaty Nations Alliance
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Versatile LocalOnlyz One Prolific Band

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Michael Bell
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 4, April 2011, p. 3
Description
Introduction to the four man band, LocalOnlyz, and their first album, Kings Among Clowns. Article found by scrolling to page 3.
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Vertical Post of Partition

Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Don Steer
Description
On information card: Vertical post of partition and east wall with floor joists on the north side of the partition. Logs from the roof are overlying the partition. Methy Portage, SK.
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Veteran Daniels Will Be Missed

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
Leader Post, September 11, 2006, p. B1
Description
Article commemorates the accomplishments of a noted leader and representative of Aboriginal war veterans.
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The Victor Buffalo Case: Cautionary Tale or Radical Hope Vindicated

Alternate Title
Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations Perspectives on Consultation January 17-18, 2009
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Peter W. Hutchins
Description
Looks at the Federal Court of Canada and the Federal Court of Appeal Judgments in the Samson Cree Nation case and the Victor Buffalo v. Her Majesty the Queen case.
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Viewing an Alien Culture

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Frits Pannekoek
The Beaver, vol. 70, no. 1, February/March 1990, pp. 55-[?]
Description
Book review of: The Orders of the Dreamed: George Nelson on Cree and Ojibwa Religion and Myth, 1823 edited by Jennifer S. H. Brown, Robert Brightman.
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The Visit

Alternate Title
Vistas: Aboriginal Expressions
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Lisa Jackson
Description
Animated video depicting a strange occurrence that happened to a family one winter night. Duration: 03:45.
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Vital Health Tests Can Save Your Life

Alternate Title
Sandee Sez
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Sandra Ahenakew
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 9, September 2007, p. 8
Description
Discusses ovarian cancer, nudges women to be tested for this type of cancer, and lists some warning signs. Article located by scrolling to page 8.
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Vital to Divert Youths From Gangs, Drugs, Streets

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, September 14, 2007, p. A15
Description
Canada West Foundation's report, Hard Times, highlights the devastating issues needed to be addressed by Aboriginal organizations in order to avoid a 'social catastrophe'.
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