Highlights several successful initiatives across Canada which help individuals fund the purchase, or building, of a home. Many have set up a system of band-controlled revolving funds to deal with the restrictions of the Indian Act.
Annual report outlining strategies and actions for economic development, improvement of well-being, employment, land claim obligations, and improvement of programs and services.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 8, August 2011, p. 3,14
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Describes the strides taken by the Saskatoon police to ensure a welcoming environment for the aboriginal community in the new police headquarters, including a cultural room and a memorial for murdered and missing women.
Article located by scrolling to pages 3 and 14.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 10, November 2011, p. 19
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Comments on an agreement between the potash industry and the Saskatoon Tribal Council geared towards improving employment and training opportunities for First Nations.
Article located by scrolling to page 19.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 9, September 2011, p. 24
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Looks at the importance of the powwow and how its revitalization is helping the youth learn about past traditions.
Article found by scrolling to page 24.
Canadian Journal of Public Health, vol. 88, no. 6, 1997, pp. 375-379
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Examines the use of harmful substances during pregnancy. Harmful substances include alcohol, tobacco, caffeine, and psychoactive drugs. The research shows the relationship between socio-economical conditions and substance use.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 8, August 2011, p. 8
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Describes the Aboriginal Police Preparation program, offered in Prince Albert, Saskatoon, and Regina, Saskatchewan, which is designed to introduce youth to the field of law enforcement.
Article found by scrolling to page 8.
Saskatchewan History, vol. 49, no. 1, Spring, 1997, pp. 22-32
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Author recounts the history of Fort Walsh and of the NWMP/RCMP deployment into Western Canada; describes the efforts—both locally initiated, and those set in motion by the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada to (HSMBC)—to reconstruct the Fort, and the course that rebuilding took.
Entire issue on one .pdf, scroll to page 22.
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 27, no. 4, winter, 1997, p. 20
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Agreement with Wascana Energy Inc. provides for development of resources on lands selected by Red Pheasant First Nation as part of its Saskatchewan Treaty Land Entitlement (TLE).
in education , vol. 17, no. 3, Autumn, 2011, p. [?]
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Discusses how culturally appropriate practices which balance the academic with the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of students may help Aboriginals succeed in school.
Review of Education, Pedagogy, and Cultural Studies , vol. 33, no. 4, Racism, Colonialism, and Film in Canada, 2011, pp. 318-332
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A question and answer period on the 'Saskatoon freezing deaths' and the problem of police brutality and abuse of power with respect to Aboriginal people.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 4, April 2011, p. 26
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Comments on Regina's bid to host the North American Indigenous Games in 2014 vying against Halifax, Nova Scotia and London, Ontario.
Article found by scrolling to page 26.
Report Identifies Ninety Billion Dollar Gap in Aboriginal Education
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Lisa Wilson
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 11, December 2011, p. 14
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Looks at findings of a report by an economist, Eric Howe, which speak of the benefits to society that education makes and commends the SUNTEP program at the University of Saskatchewan.
Article located by scrolling to page 14.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 9, October 2011, p. 7
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Looks at the many contributions made by Elder Kytwayhat during her lifetime including cultural advisory for the Canadian Armed Forces Bold Eagle Program.
Article located by scrolling to page 7.
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 27, no. 1, April 1997, pp. 5, 23-24
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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.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 3, March 2011, p. 8
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Looks at the Step Into Health Careers program and its goal to train and recruit Aboriginal youth into the Health Region in entry-level positions.
Article found by scrolling to page 8.
Research indicates teachers' self-awareness, if they are conflicted about science and First Nations knowledge, will improve how they deal with the issue; and students avoiding science in high school and university could not explain why. Creative ways of diminishing instruction barriers are needed.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 4, April 2011, p. 5
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Comments on the accomplishments of Indigenous artists, writers, musicians and dancers and the honourable way in which they have led Aboriginal people.
Article found by scrolling to page 5.