Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 9, September 2007, p. 14
Description
Comments on the sixth annual event, which focuses on the housing crisis in Saskatchewan, and the organizations that are working towards alleviating the situation.
Article located by scrolling to page 14.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 5, May 2007, p. 15
Description
Comments on an annual Aboriginal education conference that features workshops and speakers including keynote speaker Dr. Marie Battiste.
Article located by scrolling to page 15.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 10, October 2007, p. 15
Description
Looks at a project, My Home III and My Home IV, that provides housing for young women at risk due to negative lifestyles.
Article located by scrolling to page 15.
Methodological Series (Department of Justice Canada, Research and Statistics Division)
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Peter Kitchen
Description
Saskatoon portion of study found that Aboriginal people, lone-parents and low income families were vulnerable to violent and major property crimes. High Crime Areas were clustered on west side of inner city.
Belonging? Diversity, Recognition and Shared Citizenship in Canada
The Art of the State Series ; no. 3
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Evelyn J. Peters
Description
Chapter from the book Belonging? Diversity, Recognition and Shared Citizenship in Canada edited by Keith Banting, Thomas J. Courchene and F. Leslie Seidle.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 9, September 2007, p. 11
Description
Looks at changing the teaching model and renewing the program in an effort to modernize the Native Studies department.
Article located by scrolling to page 11.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 3, March 2007, p. 17, 22
Description
Brief interview with the principal of a new school in a core neighborhood and her pride of her Métis roots.
Article located by scrolling to page 17 and 22.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 12, December 2007, p. 8
Description
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.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 2, February 2007, p. 20
Description
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.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 12, December 2007, p. 16
Description
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.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 12, December 2007, pp. 22-23
Description
Describes the authors time spent with a residential school survivor and the haunting stories the survivor still remembers about the abuse she suffered.
Article located by scrolling to page 22-23.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 6, June 2007, pp. 1-2,11
Description
Brief profile of Dr. Ron Laliberte and the Department of Native Studies at the University of Saskatchewan.
Article located on page 1 and by scrolling to pages 2 and 11.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 2, February 2007, p. 9
Description
Looks at a pilot program, run by the Saskatchewan Abilities Council in Saskatoon, that helps brain injured individuals go on outings including attending sharing circles, smudges, etc.
Article located by scrolling to page 9.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 11, November 2007, p. 10
Description
Looks at video shown to Saskatoon high school students, at the Honouring Residential School Survivors Symposium, followed by talks with three survivors from the video.
Article located by scrolling to page 10.
The file contains an opening prayer and opening remarks of the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Travelodge Hotel, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Wednesday, May 12, 1993. Commissioners Rene Dussault and Viola Robinson discuss the mandate, goals, and composition of the Commission as well as its work with Metis people in Western Canada.
The file contains a transcript of the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Travelodge Hotel, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Wednesday, May 12, 1993. File contains presentations by a variety of individuals discussing Saskatchewan Metis and urban Aboriginal issues.
File contains a discussion paper by John Nickel of the Kiwanis Club of Saskatoon. Nickel discusses his organization's 50 community programs "15 of which were of direct benefit to children, youth, adults of Aboriginal and Metis descent." Following the presentation Commissioners Dussault and Robinson discuss some of the issues raised with Nickel.
File contains a discussion paper by Gay Caswell, a former MLA and consultant with Caswell Consultants of Saskatoon. Caswell is "here to argue that a very appropriate place for Aboriginal self-government is in the area of social services, in particular child welfare protection." Following Caswell's presentation the assembled Commissioners discuss some of the issues raised with her.
File contains a discussion paper by Robin Bellamy. Bellamy gives his "opinion to the years of what I've seen in the inner city of Saskatoon" as a person who has worked for the Friendship Inn and other community service organizations. Bellamy raises issues such as prostitution, substance abuse, physical abuse, verbal abuse, racism, and poverty. Following the presentation Commissioners Dussault and Robinson discuss some of the issues raised with Bellamy.
File contains a discussion paper by Don Junor. Junor, executive director of the Riversdale Business Improvement District in Saskatoon, discusses Aboriginal, business, and police relationships in inner-city Saskatoon. Following Junor's presentation the assembled Commissioners discuss some of the issues raised with him.
File contains a discussion paper by Lisa McCallum and Gayle McMartin. McCallum and McMartin present on behalf of the Labour Force Development Board of Saskatchewan, representing women. Their presentation focuses on the mandate and activities of their organization which deals with education and job training; as well as the principles behind it; and concerns they have with it. Following the presentation Commissioners Dussault and Robinson discuss some of the issues raised with the presenters.
File contains a discussion paper by Lillian Sanderson and Nina Saxena of the Aboriginal Women's Council of Saskatchewan. Sanderson and Saxena present an update on where they are at with their research project which deals with "what role, if any, should Aboriginal women and Elders play in the development of information of self-government for Aboriginal people...the Aboriginal Women's Council does not distinguish between Metis, non-Status, or Status women." The presenters discuss some of their methodology and makes some preliminary recommendations to the Commission.
File contains a discussion paper by Bob Lacoursiere. Lacoursiere discusses his views on Aboriginal economic development as a small business owner and former Saskatoon mayoral candidate. Lacoursiere discusses self-government, self-determination, and self-sufficiency as it pertains to Aboriginal people and discusses the importance of role models in mentoring youth. Following Lacoursiere's presentation Commissioners Dussault and Robinson discuss some of the issues raised with him.
File contains a discussion paper by Sandy Baumgartner. Baumgartner, Manager of Communications for the Canadian Wildlife Federation, discusses that organizations composition, goals, and ideas regarding Aboriginal resource rights and co-management practices. Following the presentation Commissioners Dussault and Robinson discuss some of the issues raised with Baumgartner.
File contains a discussion paper by Robert Doucette, Don Kossick, Marlene Larocque, and Emil Bell. The first three presenters discuss their work with CUSO, the Canadian University Services Overseas, an International Development organization confronting what they term "structural apartheid in colonial countries including Canada. Included in this discussion is public education on institutional racism. Bell discusses the particular problems faced by people in prostitution and the lack of support services available for them.
File contains a discussion paper by Christine Lawanga. Lawanga, speaking on behalf of the Saskatoon Multiculturalism Council, discusses their Equity and Anti-Racism program. Following the presentation Commissioners Robinson and Dussault discuss some of the issues raised with Lawanga after which the Commission adjourns its sitting for the day.
File contains opening remarks and an opening prayer from the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Travelodge Hotel, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Thursday, May 13, 1993. Commissioners Rene Dussault and Viola Robinson discuss the mandate, goals, and composition of the Commission as well as the format for this particular sitting dealing with urban Aboriginal affairs in Saskatchewan. Following the remarks is an opening prayer by Metis Senator Nora Ritchie.
The file contains a transcript of the sitting of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples at the Travelodge Hotel, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Thursday, May 13, 1993. File contains a variety of discussion paper presentations on urban Aboriginal issues in Saskatchewan.
File contains a general discussion on Metis issues by presenters Clem Chartier, Isabelle Impey, Cathy LaValley, Alphonse Janvier, Joyce Racette, Lyle Boland, Commissioners Rene Dussault and Viola Robinson. The topic of discussion is Metis issues in Saskatchewan. Topics covered include Metis rights, economics, self-governance, women and social issues.
File contains a general discussion between presenters Cliff Wright, Theresa Dust, Robert Doucette, Jack Smith, Barry Kennedy, Commissioners Rene Dussault, Viola Robinson, and facilitator Murray Hamilton. The topic of discussion is urban Aboriginal issues in Saskatchewan, specifically issues raised in the preceding presentations listed under the presenter's names and available for viewing on this site.
The file contains a presentation by Al Adams, Deputy Mayor, City of Thompson. Deputy Mayor Adams welcomes the Commission to Thompson, then discusses its' demographic and economic composition, funding concerns, co-operation with Aboriginal communities, taxation issues, and resource development. Following the presentation Commissioners Wilson and Chartrand discuss some of the issues raised with Adams.
File contains a presentation by Alphonse Janvier. Janvier discusses Metis justice and social issues in Saskatchewan. Janvier also discusses financial issues.
This file contains a presentation by Anne-Marie Hodes relating to the Native Health Care Careers Program at the University of Alberta. Hodes examines the barriers affecting admission and retention of Aboriginal students to professional health facilities. The mandate of the Program focuses on encouraging Aboriginal students to consider a career in medicine in order to correct the under-representation of Aboriginal physicians in Canada. A question-and-answer session with the Commissioners follows the presentation. Everett Lambert acts as facilitator.
File contains a presentation by Barry Kennedy. Kennedy, a member of the First Nations Council of Moose Jaw, discusses that organization's history and activities in the economic and social spheres. Kennedy also discusses his organizations relations with the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations and the Metis Society of Saskatchewan.