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Native Access Program to Nursing

Web Sites » Organizations
Entry requirements and contact information for the University of Saskatchewan program. Includes links to other nursing programs in the province.
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Native Alcohol Counselling Program

Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Glen Berger
36 images (5 scanned here) of a Native alcohol counselling centre in Saskatoon taken on January 26, 1979. They show the inside and outside of the house used for the centre, counsellor Bertha Oullette and a group meeting.
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Native Child Apprehensions Conference

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
City of Saskatoon
Includes Saskatoon City Council minutes from a meeting on Tuesday, September 8, 1981 regarding an invitation by the Saskatoon Legal Assistance Clinic Society for City Council to partake in a conference on Native Child Apprehension on September 9, 10, and 11th in Saskatoon.
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Native Day Camp

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
City of Saskatoon
Includes Saskatoon City Council minutes from a meeting on Monday, February 8, 1982 regarding a City pilot project to operate a day camp for Aboriginal children. The camp included excursions to the Forestry Farm, Public Library, Museum, Fire Station, and Pike Lake and was deemed a success by Council.
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A Native Encampment near Saskatoon

Images » Photographs
A photograph of a Native Encampment near Saskatoon taken around 1905. There are several teepees, some four wheel wagons and at least two Red River Cart style wagons. There are some men standing near a horse in the centre of the photo.
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Native family in horse drawn wagon.

Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
unknown
Native family in horse drawn wagon at the corner of University drive and Clarence Ave in Saskatoon. Houses in background belonged to Wier family (left) and Marshall family (right).
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Native Indian Beadwork at Folk Festival

Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Donna Perkins
Four photographs (2 scanned here) of an Aboriginal women dressed in clothing decorated with beadwork at the Saskatoon Folk Festival, May 2, 1974.
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Native Indians in elaborate beaded clothing honour a caucasian man.

Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Leonard A. Hillyard
First of series B1715-17 of Native Indians in elaborate beaded clothing honour a middle-aged Caucasian man, probably at the Exhibition grounds. An article in the Star-Phoenix July 22, 1943 describes a ceremony on stage in front of the grandstand, in which Sid Johns, secretary-manager of the Exhibition, was inducted into the tribe of Sioux Indians and made an [honorary] Indian chief, by Chief Harry Littlecrow. Johns was named Chief Fine Weather.

Historical note:

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Native Press Conference

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Author/Creator
Linda Holoboff
Ten images (two scanned here) of a press conference in Saskatoon held by members of the Saskatoon Native community on December 11, 1980.
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Native Studies Courses Filled a Void

Alternate Title
Introspection
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Winona Wheeler
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 10, November 2011, p. 5
Looks at the importance of university Native Studies departments and the creative and holistic ways in which students are taught. Article located by scrolling to page 5.
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The Native Studies Department Handbook

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
University of Saskatchewan. Department of Native Studies
The handbook was created to assist interested students in understanding the department of Native Studies, its faculty, and its policies. It includes information on departmental requirements and various research resources available in Saskatoon.

Historical note:

Native Studies at the University of Saskatchewan began as a program within the College of Arts and Sciences in 1981; by 1983 it had become a full department.
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Natives on horseback

Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
unknown
A photograph of Native people on horseback near wagon probably on Saskatoon exhibition grounds. It is a colour photo that has a yellow tint. Two of the people wear head-dresses and there is the back of a wagon visible at the right.
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NDN AXE/IONS: A Collaborative Essay

Alternate Title
INDIANacts: Aboriginal Performance Art
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Dana Claxton
Tania Willard
Overview of the material from the INDIANacts conference discussing various themes related to Aboriginal performance art.
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'Nehiyaw' Christmas Gala Helps Food Banks with $55,000 Donation

Articles » General
Author/Creator
John Lagimodiere
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 12, December 2007, p. 8
Comments on a function held by the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations, Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority and Dakota Dunes Casino to raise funds for theSaskatoon Food Bank. Article located by scrolling to page 8.
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Neighbourhood Contexts and Low Birthweight: Social Disconnection Heightens Single Parents Risks in Saskatoon

Alternate Title
Neighborhood Contexts and Low Birth Weight: Social Disconnection Heightens Single Parents Risks in Saskatoon
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Nazeem Muhajarine
Lan T. H. Vu
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 100, no. 2, 2009, pp. 134-134
Discusses the neighborhood factors that influence low birth weights.
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Neighbourhood Effects and Levels of Concentration for Aboriginal People in Large Cities in Canada

Alternate Title
Neighborhood Effects and Concentration Levels of Aboriginal People in Large Canadian Cities
Research Highlight (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Research Highlight. Socio-economic Series ; 08-010
Research Report (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Evelyn J. Peters
Oksana Starchenko
Research Report (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation)
Study looked at four main outcomes that could be either positive or negative: emergence or maintenance of distinct cultures, changes in access to employment and quality of services, and attitudes toward an area. Includes both research highlight and full report.
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Neil Stonechild: The Boy in the Snow

Alternate Title
CBC-TV News in Review
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
CBC News in Review, February 2005, pp. 33-44
Classroom lesson plan to accompany segment on DVD News in Review: February 2005.
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Never the Same Day Twice

Alternate Title
The Saskatoon Police Service - Never the Same Day Twice
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Saskatoon Police Service
Ride along with Aboriginal police officers as they speak about their role protecting the city of Saskatoon and the opportunities available for civilians and police officers in different areas. Duration: 16:08
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New Democratic Party Convention

Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Linda Holoboff
Three photographs (2 scanned here) of David Ahenakew, president of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians, speaking at an NDP convention in Saskatoon, November 19, 1977.
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New Library Opening in Stages

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Andrea Ledding
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 7, July 2009, p. 22
Looks at the opening of The Library on 20th Street in Saskatoon, the children's programming, and the content of the collection. Article located by scrolling to page 22.
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New Name Symbolizes New Direction For High School

Articles » General
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 2, February 2007, p. 20
Looks at the renaming of the Joe Duquette High School to the Oskayak (means young people in Cree) High School. Article located by scrolling to page 20.
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New Wanuskewin Park CEO Takes the Helm

Articles » General
Author/Creator
John Lagimodiere
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 4, April 2009, p. 2
Highlights Dana Soonias, the new chief executive officer of Wanuskewin Heritage Park, and describes his enthusiasm in accepting the challenge of this new post. Article located by scrolling to page 2.
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Newly Re-opened Wanuskewin Welcomes Olympic Torch

Alternate Title
Olympic Torch Ignites Wanuskewin
Articles » General
Author/Creator
John Lagimodiere
Eagle Feather News, vol. 13, no. 1, January 2010, p. 1,2
Comments on the Olympic torch passing through Wanuskewin Heritage Park and the re-opening of Wanuskewin after a two year renovation closure. Article found on page 1 and 2.
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No Time For Mark: The Gap Between Policy and Practice

Alternate Title
Special Investigation Report (Saskatchewan Advocate for Children and Youth) ; May, 2015
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Bob Pringle
Report looks into the death of Evander Lee Daniels while in the care of the Ministry of Social Services.
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No Wait Time Now For Investigations on Missing Persons

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Shari Narine
Windspeaker, vol. 30, no. 5, August 2012, p. 10

Discusses a waiver form that will allow police investigations to begin earlier by sharing information between the police and the chief of the First Nation from which the person is missing.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.10.

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Northwest Coast Indian Art

Images » Photographs
Author/Creator
Linda Holoboff
15 images (three scanned here) of Tom Jones putting up a display of prehistoric Northwest Coast art in Saskatoon on November 26, 1980.
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Notes for a Speech on Dominion Day of the Pion-Era Show at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan July 1st, 1958

Archival » Archival Items
Author/Creator
John G. Diefenbaker

1 file containing: Notes for a speech at the Pion-Era celebration in Saskatoon, SK. Diefenbaker notes his pride that the first day of the festival was devoted to honoring Saskatchewan's Indians. Diefenbaker adds that he was happy that Senator James Gladstone had been here to honor the Indigenous people.

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Oakes Student Centre Under Construction

Articles » General
Author/Creator
John Lagimodiere
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 9, October 2011, p. 31
Comments on the announcement to start construction on the Gordon Oakes-Red Bear Student Centre at the University of Saskatchewan, in the spring of 2012. Article located by scrolling to page 31.
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'Off Welfare....Now What?" Phase II, Part 2: Analysis

Alternate Title
CUISR Monograph Series
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Carmen G. Dyck
CUISR Monograph Series
Examines the impact of labour force attachment programs on the quality of life on participants by analyzing real life experiences Concludes health and well-being of recipients are not promoted.
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Old School, New Outlook

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Andrea Ledding
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 9, September 2008, p. 9
Discusses the many programs available for students of St. Mary's school including access to health care, bussing, after-school care and much more. Article located by scrolling to page 9.
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Opportunities and Challenges: What Does the New Economy Have to Offer Aboriginal Economic Development?

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Laura Lamb
Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, vol. 6, no. 1, Fall, 2008, pp. 44-60
Examines how information and communication technology has made outsourcing certain functions to remote locations possible and whether this is a viable source of employment for Aboriginal communities. Specifically looks at call centres.
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Oppression of Women Ends With Harmony Song Program

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Andréa Ledding
Eagle Feather News, vol. 12, no. 8, August 2009, p. 14
Looks at the program that has helped thousands of women heal from sexual and residential school abuse. Article located by scrolling to page 14.
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Organic Beauty and the Entrepreneur

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Deirdra Ness
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 12, December 2007, p. 25
Looks at a Métis woman who developed a successful business after suffering from a debilitating illness. Article located by scrolling to page 25.
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Oskayak Academies Offer Students a Good Reason To Stay In School

Articles » General
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 12, December 2007, p. 16
Looks at the addition of four new academies, hockey, drama, cultural arts and language arts, aimed at keeping students enrolled in school and increasing enrollment. Article located by scrolling down to page 16.
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