The Métis Nation of Saskatchewan (MNS) is holding a State of the Nation Community/Citizenship Meeting on Friday May 24th, 2013, 6:00-9:00 pm at the Travelodge Hotel, 106 Circle Dr. W., Saskatoon, SK. Topics include a Genealogy Workshop and Lands and Water Resources Act Presentation.
Lisa Bird-Wilson, a noted Metis author, is launching her latest book, Just Pretending, which addresses themes involving identity, Aboriginal adoption and belonging. The launch takes place on Tuesday May 21st, 2013 at 7:00 PM at McNally Robinson, 3130-8th St. E., Saskatoon, SK.
The First Nations University of Canada (FNUC) is hosting it's 35th Annual Spring Celebration Pow-wow on May 11th-12th, 2013 at the Brandt Centre, Evraz Place in Regina, SK. The Pow-wow celebrates spring and the sharing of First Nations culture which contributes to the diversity of Saskatchewan.
Northern artists have gathered in Ottawa, ON for Northern Scene 2013. The events will take place at 26 different venues in the Ottawa region from April 25th to May 4th, 2013. Over 200 Indigenous artists will be featured during the 10 day festival.
The 35th Annual Spring Celebration has been rescheduled to May 11th - 12th, 2013.
In recognition of the Aboriginal artists nominated for the JUNO category, Aboriginal Recording Artist of the Year: BURNT-Project 1, Crystal Shawanda, Don Amero, Donny Parenteau and Janet Panic, there will be a Aboriginal Nominee Honouring Ceremony, Saturday April 20th, 2013, First Nations University of Canada, Atrium 1 First Nations Way, Regina, SK.
Be sure to attend Canada's largest indigenous inclusion event and recruitment fair on April 29th - May 1st, 2013 at TCU Place, Saskatoon, SK. Some of the keynote leaders presenting at Inclusion Works '13 will be Senator Lillian Dyck, Peter Mansbridge and Shawn Atleo.
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) 2013 Fundraiser Golf Tournament will be held on Friday May 31st at the Club de Golf Gatineau Golf & Country Club. This fund raising golf tournament supports the First Nations Rights Fund.
Nominations for the Sasktel Aboriginal Youth Awards of Excellence are now open in ten categories. The awards were established in 1997 to recognize the many achievements of youth in Saskatchewan. Winners will be honoured at a Gala Evening Ceremony, May 24th, 2013 at TCU Place, Saskatoon, SK.,
The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) and the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) are presenting the FSIN Adult Hockey Championships on April 19, 20 & 21, 2013 at the Jemini Arenas in Saskatoon, SK. Team entry deadline is April 15, 2013 at 4 PM.
The Kawacatoose First Nation is launching Volume I and II of its own recordings of Elder authored recollections on Thursday March 7th, 2013 at 5:00 PM at McNally Robinson Booksellers located at 3130 8th St. E., Saskatoon, SK.
The Saskatoon launch of Shelly Gavigan's book, Hunger, Horses, and Government Men: Criminal Law on the Aboriginal Plains, 1870-1905 will take place on Wednesday February 27th, 2013 at 7:00 PM at McNally Robinson Booksellers located at 3130-8th St. E., Saskatoon, SK.
The Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC) will be holding a showcase to communicate to First Nations people the services, programs and opportunities that are available. The event takes place on Wednesday March 13th, 2013 at the STC Urban on 7th Street, located at 2010 - 7th Street East, Saskatoon, SK.
The Martin Education Initiative and Free The Children are again supporting the third annual, We Stand Together campaign in support of aboriginal education, which will strive to show parents, teachers and students the challenges, achievements and contributions of Canada's Indigenous Peoples. The 10-day campaign starts on Feb 25th, 2013 and runs until March 8th, 2013 and features Olympian Waneek Horn-Miller speaking across the country.
The Education Partnership Symposium will take place on March 13th & 14th, 2013 at TCU Place in Saskatoon, SK. This event will be of interest to parents, educators and service agencies.
The Assembly of First Nations is holding a National Treaty Forum, March 26th & 27th, 2013 at the Dakota Dunes Casino, Whitecap First Nation, Saskatchewan located approximately 30 kilometres south of Saskatoon, SK. The Forum will provide an environment to consider recent developments in this area.
The Saskatchewan Federation of Indian Nations (FSIN) is holding its Winter Legislative Assembly on February 13th & 14th, 2013 at the Dakota Dunes Casino, Whitecap Dakota First Nation.
The Team Saskatchewan identification camps will be held on February 9th, 2013 at the Beardy's Arena, Beardy's & Okemasis First Nation with registration starting at 9:00 am for males and 10:00 am for females. These camps will select the teams that will compete in the National Aboriginal Hockey Championship which will be held April 29th - May 4th, 2013 in Kahnawake, Quebec.
Forty six Saskatchewan residents will be presented with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal at ceremonies in Regina on December 10 and in Saskatoon on December 12. Included in the list of honourees is Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) Chief Perry Bellegarde and noted Métis author Maria Campbell.
This webinar will take place on Wednesday December 1st, 2012 from 1:00-2:00 EST/12:00-1:00 CST and will describe Sagamok's experience implementing and registering to ISO 9001 (International Standards Organization). Speakers will include, Shawn Atleo, National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations (via video).
Two international aid groups, HopeLink International and Schools for Children of the World (SCW) Canada are getting involved with the creation of an Aboriginal trade school in Thunder Bay, Ontario. With federal funding for First Nations education capped, the two groups whose focus is normally on Third World projects, felt compelled to act in an effort to reduce the rate of non-completion of Grade 12, currently estimated at 70%.
Treaty Six A.S.E.T.S. (Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy) & Partners is presenting the, Tradeshow, Job Fair & Gala which is being held November 20st & 21st, 2012 at the Mayfield Conference Centre in Edmonton, Alberta. This year's theme is, "Building Aboriginal Employment Opportunities".
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Economy is assisting the Regina & District Chamber of Commerce in hosting, The All Nations Job Fair which will take place on November 28th, 2012 at Evraz Place in Regina, SK. While open to all, a priority of the event is to inform Aboriginal people about employment opportunities and skills training available.
The U of S International Centre for Northern Governance and Development, in collaboration with the UArctic Thematic Network on Food Security, is holding a public workshop on northern greenhouses as a means of securing a sustainable food supply in northern communities at the Saskatoon Travelodge Hotel on Wednesday November 7th, 2012.
Recently, a three-way initiative involving the public, the Catholic school division, and the Saskatoon Tribal Council took place in Saskatoon, Love Your Language Festival, celebrated Indigenous language and was attended by hundreds of students from Kindergarten to Grade 5.
By Drew Fossum, The StarPhoenix October 30, 2012
The Canadian Bar Association (CBA) is presenting an on line course: 'Business Transactions With First Nations - Part II: Case Studies', on December 4th, 2012 live via web conference presented by the CBA National Aboriginal Law and Business Law Sections.
The Seventh Annual Manito Ahbee Festival and Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards will take place October 31st to November 4th, 2012 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The festival will showcase the talents, gifts and abilities of Aboriginal artists from all nations.
The Saskatchewan Aboriginal Writers Circle Inc. (SAWCI) is presenting the 2012 Anskohk Aboriginal Literature Festival, in Saskatoon, SK October 25th-27th, 2012. The event will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn with Daniel David Moses from the Drama Department, Queen's University as the keynote speaker.
The Aboriginal Human Resource Council is hosting the Aboriginal Entrepreneurs Conference and Tradeshow 2012. The event will be held in Ottawa, Ontario on October 15th-16th, 2012 at The Westin Ottawa.
Niigaanitobatowaad: FrontRunners is an award-winning film about running, residential schools and the students who carried the flame to the opening of the PanAmerican Games in Winnipeg in 1967. The event takes place Wednesday, October 3rd at 4:30 pm at the Oskayak School Gym, 919 Broadway Ave., Saskatoon, SK.
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is holding the Chiefs Assembly on Education on October 1st to 3rd, 2012 at the Palais des Congres de Gatineau, Gatineau, Quebec. This assembly is open to students, educators and all involved in First Nations education systems.
The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) has released the names of the candidates running for office in the FSIN election. There will be contests for the office of Chief which has three candidates and First Vice-Chief which has two candidates. The fall Legislative Assembly will take place in Saskatoon, SK on October 24 & 25, 2012.
The 2012 4th Annual Biindigaate Indigenous Film Festival will be taking place September 27th-30th, 2012 at the Paramount Theatre, 24 Court Street South, Thunder Bay, Ontario. The festival aims are to celebrate indigenous films and filmmakers.
The Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MIHR) is hosting, Aboriginal Mining Education Forum on November 20th & 21st, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Toronto, Ontario. Registrations accepted before September 15 qualify for the early bird rate.
The second National Aboriginal Fisheries Forum (NAFF II) will be taking place on October 2nd-4th, 2012 in Nanaimo, British Columbia. This year's theme is, "Sieze the Opportunities".
Building on the tradition of sharing knowledge and telling stories, the Biindigaate Film Festival is a celebration of indigenous films and filmmakers. The festival runs from September 27th-30th in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
The 15th Annual John Arcand Fiddle Fest will be held August 9-12, 2012. It will be held at Windy Acres, 7 kms southwest of Saskatoon, SK on Hwy. 60. The festival's goal is to preserve and promote the Métis cultural traditions of fiddle music and dance. There will be a shuttle service available from Saskatoon, check the website or call for the schedule at: (306) 382-0111.
On August 9 the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples theme for 2012 is: "Indigenous Media, Empowering Indigenous Voices". A special event at United Nations Headquarters in New York on August 9 will feature content from indigenous media organizations.
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada will be holding an Urban Inuit Community Hearing on August 16, 2012 from 9AM to 5PM in the Albert Room, Sheraton Hotel located at 150 Albert Street.
The Saskatchewan Federation of Indian Nations (FSIN) is holding it's Election Assembly on October 24 & 25, 2012 at TCU Place, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Filing of declarations must be recieved no later than 12:00 Noon on Monday, September 24, 2012.
The 2012 edition of Metisfest will be taking place July 27th-29th, 2012 at the Shamrock Centre located in Killarney, Manitoba, situated on the north east corner of the Turtle Mountains. For more information call 1-877-437-8733 or log on to: www.metisfest.com
The Canadian Association of Native Development Officers (CANDO) is holding its 10th Annual Charity Golf Tournament in support of CANDO's charitable foundation, the National Indigenous Economic Education Foundation (NIEEF). This event takes place on Friday July 20th, 2012 at the Dakota Dunes Golf Links, 202 Dakota Dunes Way, Whitecap, SK., located approximately 20 minutes south of Saskatoon.
"Métis Rose", a video presentation created by Marjorie Beaucage about Elder Rose Fleury will be shown on Thursday July 19th, 2010 at 1:00PM at the Batoche Historic Site.
The IndigenACTION 5 km Friendship Walk/Run is being held on Sunday July 15th, 2012 in Toronto, ON. Registration is 8:00 AM with the race start at 9:00 AM. IndigenACTION aims to support Indigenous athletes and promote health and wellness in First Nations communities.
The Native Canadian Centre of Toronto is hosting a National Aboriginal History Month Celebration Event on June 30th, 2012 from 12:00 PM-8:00 PM at Yonge & Dundas Square. There will be entertainers as well as craft vendors exhibiting and selling their wares and food.
The 2012 edition of the Canadian North Great Northern Arts Festival will be taking place at Inuvik, Northwest Territories on July 13th-22nd. This year's festival theme is the year of the drum.
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Shawn Atleo recently signalled his support of the ground breaking for the new elementary school at the community of Attawapiskat, Ontario. Based on a 2011 AFN survey, 219 First Nation communities indicated they need a new school.
The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer has received proper nomination papers from 8 individuals for the office of National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN). The election will take place on July 18th, 2012 at the AFN 33rd Annual General Assembly in Toronto, ON.
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada has compiled a list of events taking place to commemorate National Aboriginal Day which takes place on June 21st annually.
Wanuskewin Heritage Park is hosting their 20th Anniversary Cultural Celebrations & Pow Wow June 20th & 21st, 2012. Admission is free and there are over $45,000 in prizes available.
His Excellency, the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada and Mrs. Sharon Johnston will participate in several events in Ottawa on Wednesday June 20th, 2012, the eve of National Aboriginal Day which is celebrated on June 21st every year.
The Indian Residential School Survivor Walk is taking place June 18th, 19th, 20th & 21st, 2012. The route will be from St. Michael's Residential School, Duck Lake, SK to Prairieland Park in Saskatoon, SK. This event is organized by Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs.
The Partnership with the City of Saskatoon and the United Way of Saskatoon and Area, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, is offering an information session to support and encourage reconciliation of the Indian Residential School legacy and to invite everyone to participate in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission national event taking place in Saskatoon. This event takes place on Tuesday June 19th at 2:00 pm at the Saskatoon Farmers Market 414 Ave. B. South.
The Canadian School of Peacebuilding, an Institute of Canadian Mennonite University, is offering the course Great Leaders of Peace: Stories of Aboriginal, Canadian & International Leaders on June 18th-22nd, 2012. The instructor of this course is Ovide Mercredi, former National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations.
The Saskatchewan First Nations Veterans' Association (SFNVA) is hosting the 4th Annual Texas Scramble Golf Tournament at the Dakota Dunes Golf Links, located 20 minutes south of Saskatoon, SK on June 14th, 2012. All proceeds of this event will go to benefit the SFNVA.
The Saskatchewan Federation of Indian Nations (FSIN) Spring Legislative Assembly will be hosted by the Swampy Cree First Nations (Red Earth, Shoal Lake, Cumberland House) on June 26th & 27th, 2012 in Nipawin, SK. Further details will be forthcoming shortly.
The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) is holding a Special Assembly on Gaming on May 23rd & 24th, 2012 at the Senator Allen Bird Memorial Centre, Prince Albert, SK.
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) and the Aboriginal Healing Foundation are hosting the 2012 Fundraiser Golf Tournament. Proceeds go to support the First Nations Rights Fund and the Legacy of Hope Foundation. The event takes place Friday May 25, 2012 at the Canadian Golf & Country Club in Ashton, ON just west of Ottawa.
Canada's biggest Indigenous inclusion event and recruitment fair will be held May 1st - 3rd, 2012 at the Westin Hotel, Edmonton, Alberta. This event with provide skills, information, resources and contacts needed to advance Aboriginal inclusion in the workplace.
The Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) will be hosting the PAGC Fine Arts Festival from Monday April 23rd, 2012 to Thursday April 26th, 2012 at the Allan Bird Memorial Gymnasium, 2300 Ninth Ave. W., Prince Albert, SK. For further information contact Shona Stapleton at 306-953-7234 or Sheryl Kimbley at 306-953-7217.
The Truth & Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada is holding its fourth National Event in Saskatoon, SK on June 21-24, 2012. As well, there will be 12 Community Hearings held throughout the province before and after the National Event which will give the TRC the opportunity to inform the public about the Commission's work, mandate and statement gathering process.
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is holding the 33rd Annual General Assembly on July 17th-19th, 2012 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front St. W., Toronto, ON. There will also be a AFN Circle of Trade Show on July 17th-19th and the AFN Golf Tournament on July 16.
The Battlefords Area Tribal Chiefs (BATC) Saskatchewan Winter Games 2012 will take place April 8th-13th, 2012 in Saskatoon, SK. Over 3,500 First Nations youth are expected to participate.
Chiefs Forum on Treaty Implementation will be held March 29th and 30th, 2012 at the Dakota Dunes Casino on the Whitecap First Nation.
The Aboriginal Students Centre (ASC) at the University of Saskatchewan will be hosting Aboriginal Achievement Week between March 19th-23th, 2012, to highlight aboriginal culture in research and academia on campus. Two events that will be take place on Thursday, March 22nd, 2012 are: "Pizza Lunch" from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm; Room 248, Arts Building hosted by the Aboriginal Student Achievement Office; College of Arts and Science and "Guest Speaker" Commissioner Chief Wilton Littlechild from 2:30 to 3:30 pm; Room 105, Thorvaldson Building hosted by the Department of Native Studies.
The Department of Native Studies is proud to welcome Chief Wilton Littlechild Thursday, March 22nd
2:30-3:30 p.m., Room 105 Thorvaldson, University of Saskatchewan. He will be speaking on the mandate of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the Saskatchewan National event being held June 21st-24th, 2012 in Saskatoon.
"Cultivating Canada: Reconciliation Through the Lens of Cultural Diversity" is the topic of conversation by Ashok Mathur and Jonathan Dewar on Monday, March 19th at 3:30 p.m. at the Neatby-Timlin Theatre, Arts 241, University of Saskatchewan, with a reception to follow.
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The Saskatchewan Federation of Indian Nations (FSIN) is hosting the 2012 FSIN Provincial Hockey Championships which will take place April 20th, 21st, & 22nd, 2012 in Saskatoon, SK. All games will take place at Jemini Arenas. Entry deadline is April 13, 2012.
Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn Atleo, will be delivering the Fourth Gertler Family Lectureship in Law which honours the Robert McKercher Family. This event will take place on Wednesday February 15th, 2012 at 7:30 PM at Convocation Hall, College Building located at 107 Administration Place, University of Saskatchewan.
University of Saskatchewan Native Studies students are holding a Chili & Bannock Lunch every 2nd Friday starting February 17th (March 2nd, 16th & 30th). The event takes place at Room 145 Kirk Hall between 11:30 and 1:15.
The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) is having their Winter Session of the Legislative Assembly on February 15th & 16th, 2012 at the Dakota Dunes, Whitecap Dakota Nation located south of Saskatoon, SK on Highway 219.
The Mikai' sto Foundation is hosting a Fundraising Gala, focusing on a celebration of First Nations talent on March 16th, 2012 at the Coast Lethbridge Hotel in Lethbridge, Alberta, starting at 5:00 pm. The proceeds and donations for this event are earmarked for building a new Learners Resource Centre on the Kainai/Blood Reserve. Further information can be found from the news release and the advertising rate sheet.
The 2011/12 Points Athabasca Northern Spirits Showcase is taking place in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan on Saturday, February 18th, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the Prince Albert Exhibition Centre.
The Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Centre (SICC) is celebrating February 2012 as Aboriginal Storytelling Month. The SICC will be holding storytelling events on February 15th and February 29th at the White Buffalo Lodge, located at 602-20th St. W., Saskatoon, SK.
The Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health is hosting, Culture as Treatment Symposium: "Walking in Beauty" - An Aboriginal Perspective on Mental Health & Addictions. The event takes place Thursday, February 9th & Friday, February 10th, 2012 at the Overbrook Community Centre and the Hampton Inn, both located in Ottawa, Ontario.
Registration can be submitted online or by fax at 613-748-9364.
The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) is hosting the 14th Annual Toronto Gala on Tuesday, February 7th, 2012 at the Four Seasons in Toronto, Ontario. The Master of Ceremonies is CBC's Amanda Lang and the Keynote Address is being delivered by former Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, Jim Prentice.
The Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of Canada is offering a 2 day workshop for First Nation Financial Managers, Band Administrators and other Elected Leaders. The workshop is being held in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on February 13th & 14th, 2012 at TCU Place. Registration deadline is January 12th, 2012.
The 19th Annual National Aboriginal Achievement Awards will be taking place on Friday, February 24th, 2012 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver, British Columbia.
For more information and ticket sales contact 1-800-329-9780, Extension 228 or email: ticketsales@naaf.ca
An online discussion was held from Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax on December 12, 2011. The discussion offered Indigenous high school students from across Canada the opportunity to discuss their impressions of postsecondary education and their educational goals.
The webinar can here viewed here.
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples and the Aboriginal Student Services Center at the University of Alberta is hosting an exploratory process to gather information and identify critical issues for discussion relating to Indian registration, Band membership and Aboriginal citizenship. The session is designed to shed light and encourage further discussion on many complex issues such as the current system of Indian registration in the Indian Act and Métis citizenship and identity.
The session will be held on Saturday, December 17th, 2011 at the U of A in the Lister Conference Center (Aurora Room), and will run from 9:45am - 3:00pm.
The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) is hosting their 65th Anniversary Gala Dinner. The event takes place on Friday, December 9th, 2011 at the Prairieland Park, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and will honour FSIN Founding Fathers. Cocktails are at 5:00 pm & Dinner at 6:00 pm.
Contact FSIN for tickets at: (306) 665-1215.
Aboriginal AIDS Awareness Week will launch on December 1st, 2011 in Ottawa, Ontario. There will also be workshops held across the country to further discuss Aboriginal HIV and AIDS issues December 2nd-5th, 2011.
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is holding a Special Chiefs Assembly on December 6th-8th, 2011 at the Ottawa Convention Centre in Ottawa, Ontario.
Provisional draft agenda.
Lisa Goudy, in the November 23rd, 2011 Regina Leader-Post, reports on a brand new First Nations pavilion celebration held yesterday at Regina's Agribition. The pavilion, located in Arena 3 of the Co-operators Centre at Evraz Place is featuring storytelling by First Nations elders, a tipi and artifacts on display, plus traditional crafts and a language booth. Currently the pavilion covers one quarter of a hockey rink and by 2012 it is planned to be as large as a full-scale hockey arena.
The 2011 Manitoba Aboriginal Youth Achievement Awards will be taking place on Thursday, November 24th, 2011 at 5:30 P.M. at the Victoria Inn, 1808 Wellington Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Tickets are available by email: admin@mayaa.ca or by phoning the Event Coordinator at 204-257-2754.
The 18th Annual Canadian Aboriginal Festival will be taking place November 17th-20th, 2011 in Toronto, ON at the Better Living Centre, Exhibition Place. The Festival, which is open to everyone, offers shopping, food, dancing, lacrosse and contemporary music.
The 10th annual Winnipeg Aboriginal Film Festival (WAFF) is taking place November 16th-20th, 2011. The WAFF is the 3rd largest film festival of its kind in North America and it's mandate is to celebrate and cultivate Indigenous storytelling.
The Aboriginal Business Development and Investment Partnership is hosting, "Opportunities Forum and Pitch Party" on Thursday November 17th, 2011 from 2:00 to 6:00PM at the Forest Centre Lobby, Prince Albert, SK. This event is aimed at local investors, business developers and entrepreneurs. You must register to attend. For registration information please email: reception@ncer.ca
J. Kelly Nestruck reports in the Wednesday, November 9th, 2011 Globe and Mail that playwright Tomson Highway is, "absolutely thrilled" over Ken Gass's revival of The Rez Sisters at Factory Theatre in Toronto, Ontario. Canadian theatre still wrestles with political correctness and so the application of a culturally diverse cast to a culturally specific play is somewhat of a departure for Canadian theatre.
The Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers (CANDO) has announce competency training for Aboriginal Economic Development Officers. Training is being delivered by the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT) in person on November 8th and 9th, 2011 and online November 10th-30th, 2011.
Aboriginal Music Week 2011 (AMW2011) takes place November 1st-5th, 2011 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Nine evening concerts, with 31 Aboriginal acts from across North America, are set-up for the five day event. Thursday, November 3rd has been designated as Saskmusic Showcase and will feature Riva, Mitch Daigneault and Donny Parenteau.
The 40th Anniversary celebration of the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) is taking place in Ottawa, Ontario, November 1st-3rd, 2011 at the National Arts Centre.
For further information call 613-238-8181 or email dsouza@itk.ca
The Pacific Business & Law Institute is hosting, National Aboriginal Policing Forum on October 27th and October 28th, 2011, at the Fairmont Château Laurier in Ottawa, ON. The forum will focus on the core issues arising across Canada.
Jeanette Stewart, of The StarPhoenix, reported October 18th, 2011 that a notable lineup is headlining the relaunch of the Anskohk Aboriginal Literature Festival. Tomson Highway, Maria Campbell and Louise Halfe are among the writers appearing at the Festival which starts Wednesday, October 19th, 2011 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The events are open to everyone.
For more information visit the Anskohk website.
To access the schedule.
Or call 934-2632.
The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business is hosting the 2011 Aboriginal Entrepreneurs Conference and Tradeshow, October 24-25, 2011 in Ottawa, Ontario. Among the themes to be discussed at this event is mentorship and skill development. This event is supported by Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada.
The 12th annual imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival will take place October 19-23, 2011 at the TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival) Bell Lightbox, 350 King St. W., Toronto, ON.
imagineNATIVE is the world's largest Indigenous media arts festival.
The Anskohk Aboriginal Writers Festival will be held between October 19th and 22nd, 2011 in a number of venues around Saskatoon. A performance by Tomson Highway and Krystle Pederson will be one noteworthy highlight of the festival to be held at the Roxy Theatre on Friday, October 21st. Readings and "open mikes" will also be held in Regina, Prince Albert and North Battleford during the weekend festival.
The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations is promoting, First Nations Provincial Day of Action which will take place on Monday, September 26th in Regina, Saskatchewan. The day begins with a 10:00AM Pancake Breakfast at Cree Land Mini-Mart, located at 1101 Angus Street, followed by an 11:00AM Day of Action March to the Provincial Legislature.
The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business is hosting the Ninth Annual Vancouver Gala Dinner on September 29th, 2011 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Vancouver, British Columbia. The Council is awarding the inaugural Award for Excellence in Aboriginal Relations to the Right Honourable Paul Martin.
The 2011 Alberta Aboriginal Youth Achievement Awards will take place this year on Friday, September 23rd, 2011 at the Winspear Centre in Edmonton, Alberta. Doors open at 6:30 with the awards ceremony starting at 7:30. Admission is free and there is also a DJ Dance After-Party.
The Department of Native Studies and Coteau Books is launching a book titled, The Strength of Women: Âhkamêyimowak by Pricilla Settee. The launch will take place Tuesday, September 27th at 4:30pm in The Window Room, at the U of S Faculty Club.
The annual Akwesasne International Pow-Wow will be held this year on September 10 & 11, 2011. The event will be held at the A'nowara'ko:wa Arena on Cornwall Island, Ontario. The gates open to the public at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, with the Grand Entry at noon. It is the hope of organizers that time spent together will bring about a better understanding of one another and foster a greater friendship with the surrounding communities.
There will be a one day workshop titled, "Indian Status Primer - Applications and Appeals" held on September 21, 2011, in the RBK Building - 401 Packham Place (2nd Floor) in Saskatoon. The workshop will run from 9:30am to 12:00pm & 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Workshop fees are set at $25.00 per person.
The Workshop gives Metis, Treaty, and Status Indians the opportunity to review the Canadian Indian Status regime, and discuss the Indian Status application process.
There will be a two day workshop titled, "Residential School Survivor Series - A Primer for Surviving the Adjudication Process Too", held on September 21, 2011, in the RBK Building - 401 Packham Place (2nd Floor) in Saskatoon. The workshop will run from 9:30am to 12:00pm & 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Workshop fees are set at $100.00 per person.
The Workshop provides residential school survivors the opportunity to review the residential school adjudication process, and the residential school claim industry.
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan will be the location of an event on November 18th-21st, 2011 where young Indigenous women from across Canada can learn, share and have fun with each other. The event will be sponsored by the Native Youth Sexual Health Network and Girls Action Foundation. Young indigenous women between the ages of 16 and 25 are invited to participate in the 4-day event where Elders and traditional leaders will be present to discuss leadership, empowerment, building solidarity and stopping violence.
Registration is free, and the deadline is September 9th, 2011.
Information and registration are available in Inuktitut.
The 2011 edition of the International Metisfest will take place August 26th-28th, 2011 at the International Peace Gardens, located along the Manitoba/North Dakota border. This event showcases Metis talent with concerts being held Friday, August 26th and Saturday, August 27th. For further information, see the poster.
A Summer Family Gathering will take place at the Dr. Jessie Saulteaux Resource Centre, located east of Beausejour, Manitoba on August 25th-28th, 2011. Teachers, healers, medicine people and friends will gather at this drug & alcohol free gathering to learn and share with Elders.
The 2011 Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) Adult Fastball Championships is taking place Friday, August 12th to Sunday, August 14th at the Whitecap Sports Centre, located 26 kms. south of Saskatoon, on Highway 219. All proceeds go to First Nation Youth Development.
The Metis Nation of Alberta will hold their Annual General Assembly in Grande Prairie on August 11-14, 2011 at the Grande Prairie Inn. There will be talent shows, assemblies, business discussions and much more.
Anish Corporation and Service Canada have organized a presentation to explain the Common Experience Payment application process and assist survivors or family members complete the application form. This event runs August 9 & 10 in Brandon, Manitoba. Anish Corporation is an Aboriginal organization that provides health support services to Indian Residential School Survivors and their families.
Thousands of First Nation youth will be in the spotlight from August 6 to 11, as Thunderchild First Nation hosts the 2011 SIGA Saskatchewan First Nation Summer Games.
Approximately 4,500 Aboriginal athletes aged 10 to 17 years, 1,500 chaperons, 200 mission staff, 400 volunteers, 80 officials and dignitaries and several thousand proud parents will be in attendance at the SIGA Saskatchewan First Nation Summer Games, making it one of the largest aboriginal events in Saskatchewan's history.
The 21st edition of the Montreal First Peoples' Festival will take place from August 2, 2011 to August 9, 2011. There will be conferences, exhibitions and concerts held throughout the city.
The National Association of Friendship Centres Aboriginal Youth Council will be holding the 22nd Annual National Youth Forum on July 24-26, 2011 in Winnipeg, Manitoba at the Fairmont Winnipeg.
The 2011 Great Northern Arts Festival will take place July 15-24 at Inuvik, Northwest Territories. Since 1989, up to 80 visual artists and 40 performers from across the North gather each summer in Inuvik to celebrate the diversity that is Canada's North. They are Inuit, Inuvialuit, Gwich'in, Dene, Metis and many of Canada's First Nations.
Everyone is invited to watch live portions of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission'sNorthern National Event taking place June 28th - Friday, July 1st in Inuvik, Northwest Territories. Once again people will share stories about the Residential School Experience, continuing the process of revealing truths and finding reconciliation. The theme is "It's About Courage - A Journey of Survival, Strength and Resilience".
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Program Highlights
This year's edition of the Great Northern Arts Festival which takes place in Inuvik, Northwest Territories, will be held July 15-24, 2011. The focus of this year's festival will be "Jewellery" and may be executed in any medium or art form.
Anishnabeg Outreach is hosting a National Aboriginal Day Celebration on June 25 & 26, 2011 at Victoria Park Island, Kitchener, Ontario. The theme is, "Honouring Our Future Leaders".
The Aboriginal Coaches and Officials Program is holding a training and development opportunity for those individuals interested in becoming a softball coach or official. The program takes place July 16-17th, 2011, from 9:00 am - 4:00pm at the Flying Dust Sports Ground/Gym.
The Ode'min Giizis Festival is a multidisciplinary festival of arts that presents local, national and internationally recognized artists. Don't miss the Traditional Gathering / Pow Wow June 17th-18th in Peterborough, Ontario.
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) will gather in Moncton, New Brunswick on July 12-14 for it's 32nd Annual General Assembly under the theme of "The Spirit of Peace and Friendship". A variety of events will take place at the Moncton Coliseum and throughout the community, with more than 2,500 people expected to attend.
Ruth Cuthand, an artist with Plains Cree and Scottish ancestry, has an exhibit titled "Back Talk" set up at the Mendel Art Gallery in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The exhibit, which addresses frictions between cultures and talks about failures of representation and the political uses of anger, ends this Sunday, June 12th.
The Saskatchewan First Nations Veterans' Association (SFNVA) will be holding their 3rd Annual Texas Scramble on June 28, 2011 at the Dakota Dunes Golf Links in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. It is a shotgun start at 9:00 a.m. All proceeds go to the SFNVA.
The University of Saskatchewan is pleased to have Jeremy Morgan speaking at a public lecture about support for Aboriginal Arts. Morgan will explore current policy approaches and possibilities for a new framework for the development of policies in the areas of Aboriginal arts and culture. The lecture will take place Tuesday, May 31st, 2011 at 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in Room 46 of the Edwards School of Business, located on the University of Saskatchewan campus.
Cody R. Wolfe, a grade 11 student from Wynyard Composite High School, was last seen on April 29, 2011 on the Muskowekwan First Nation, Lestock, Saskatchewan, when he left his grandmother's residence. So far searches, by RCMP and family/friends, and any clues that would lead to his whereabouts have come up empty. A search is being planned for this weekend May 28 & 29, 2011, and your help is needed. Searches and volunteers: meet at the Muskowekwan First Nation Band Hall, Lestock, SK at 8:30 am on Saturday and Sunday.
There is also a search fund set up at the Bank of Montreal, at Wynyard, Saskatchewan: Cody Wolfe Trust, Account # 0679 8998 125.
Donations can also be made at the Muskowekwan Store, (306) 274-4656 or Muskowekwan First Nation (306) 274-2061.
The Board of Directors of the Saskatchewan Aboriginal Literacy Network invites you to attend the Saskatchewan Aboriginal Literacy Awards Gala 2011. It will take place on Friday May 13th, 2011 at the Dakota Dunes Casino, 204 Dakota Dunes Way, Whitecap, SK, which is located approximately 20 minutes south of Saskatoon.
The 2011 Canadian National Aboriginal Badminton Championships are being held July 4-9, 2011 at Walter Murray Collegiate in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. For further information contact Mark Arcand at 306-956-6100 or 306-280-5394.
The webcast will discuss First Nation Citizenship in a modern context and will include Indigenous experts on First Nation citizenship, as well as National Chief Shawn Atleo and BC Regional Chief Jody Wilson-Raybould. It is scheduled to commence on Monday, May 9th, 2011 at 1-4PM (ET).
Inclusion Works '11 is taking place in Montreal from May 3-5, 2011 and is Canada's largest Aboriginal Human Resources and Employment event. It offers resources to First Nations, Métis and Inuit people to assist them in advancing in the workforce.
The Native men's wellness retreat is an enlightening workshop presentation to increase your energy and gain skills needed to continually improve your life in a balanced way. This retreat will be held in Edmonton, Alberta at the Ramada Conference Center, April 20 & 21, 2011. Keynote presenters will be Victor Buffalo, Dr. Leroy Little Bear, Phil Lane, and Frank Shannon.
The Indigenous Adult & Higher Learning Association presents their 8th Annual Conference & Annual General Meeting, April 29-30, 2011, in Vancouver, British Columbia. The event, "Building Our Capacity", is designed for and by Aboriginal adults and post-secondary institutes to promote sharing, growing and learning. This year, special guests will include: Her Honour, Mrs. Gwendolyn Point, Sophie Pierre, Chief Commissioner of the BC Treaty Commissioner, and Jody Wilson Raybould, Regional Chief of the BC Assembly of First Nations.
Honouring Our Stories as Medicine - A Healing Circle for Aboriginal Women, will be held Thursday evenings, at the Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health, which is located at 299 Montreal Road, in Ottawa, Ontario. The event will run from April 21st to June 23rd, from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. This 10 week course will help women create their own individual healing and wellness plan.
To register, please contact: Celine Goyette at (613) 748-0657.
The 33rd Annual Spring Celebration Pow Wow by the First Nations University of Canada will be held at the Brandt Centre, Evraz Place Regina, Saskatchewan, April 16 & 17, 2011. As the first Pow Wow of the year, this much anticipated event is also considered one of the biggest Pow Wows in Saskatchewan, attracting visitors and participants from across Canada and the United States.
National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo will host an online forum for First Nation citizens and all Canadians to engage in a discussion that will directly feed into Assembly of First Nations advocacy efforts, Thursday April 14, 2011, from 1 p.m. to 3.p.m. (EST).
Join the live web discussion at www.tsuutina.ca
Iqaluit’s 2011 springtime festival packs in activities for all ages and interests from April 13-20, 2011. You’ll find just about every outdoor activity at Toonik Tyme including snow soccer, ice golf or traditional outdoor games. Toonik Tyme kicks off Wednesday, April 13, at 7:00 p.m., with a “North of 60 Idol” bash at Nakasuk School and the start-up of a senior men’s hockey tournament.
The Aboriginal Family Festival 14th Annual Children and Youth Pow Wow will be held on March 26-27, 2011 at Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario. Events are being held at the Ravens’ Nest Gymnasium at Carleton University. The Grand Entry of the powwow begins on Saturday at approximately noon.
Native Heritage Day, a celebration of art & culture will be held at the Centre Wellington District High School in Fergus, Ontario, March 26, 2011. The event will include special guest Don Kelly from APTN"Fish Out of Water", a Native artisan marketplace, traditional song, storytelling, educational displays, big drum, Native foods and demonstrations.
The Saskatoon Branch of the Saskatchewan Genealogical Society is putting on a Symposium titled "Beyond the Basics." The event will take place April 29th - May 1st at the Travelodge Hotel in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Speakers will include: Megan Smolenyak-Smolenyak, Fraser Dunford, John Pihach, Marilyn Lappi, Denyse Smith, Bonnie Wagner, and Brenda MacDougall. For more information about the speakers, please click here.
Contact people:
Gerry Threlfall 306-374-7520 ngthrelfall@shaw.ca
Rene Stock 306-374-8507 rene.stock@sasktel.net
Tammy Vallee 306-979-8470 tamw25@shaw.ca
The Métis Nation of Saskatchewan presents a one-day workshop titled "The Historical Metis." It will be held March 12, 2011 at the Saskatoon Inn Hotel and Conference Centre, located at 2002 Airport Drive in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (just off Circle Drive), from 9:00am - 5:00pm, with registration starting at 8:00am. Guest speakers will discuss how the governments of Canada and the United States have addressed policy regarding Métis people and what types of genealogical records are needed to research lineage, which is a vital step in establishing the Métis Nation citizenry. Guest speakers will include Brenda Macdougall, Laura M. Hanowski, and Camie Augustus.
The event is free and open to the general public, although registration is required for the lunch.
To register contact: dmcgowan@mn-s.ca
For more information e-mail Tammy Vallee: tvallee@mn-s.ca or call (306)343-8285 (toll-free 1-888-203-6959)
The Institute for Aboriginal Health at UBC in partnership with the First Nations House of Learning is pleased to offer the 23rd year of the Summer Science Program, a one-week summer camp for First Nations students in grades 8-11, to help promote interest in the field of health and human service programs through first hand experience. Deadline for application is Friday March 18, 2011.
Wilfrid Laurier University Office of Aboriginal Initiatives will be celebrating its annual Aboriginal Awareness Week at Laurier’s Waterloo Campus from March 7th to March 11th, 2011. The week gives students, faculty, staff and surrounding communities a chance to learn about the many Aboriginal cultures in Canada and in the Laurier community. The agenda includes: "The Power of the Mind" Comedy Hypnosis Show with Darren Thomas, First Nations Elder Teachings with Dorothy French, Lecture by PhD Student, Allan Downey "The Voice of a Nation: Status, Reunification, and the Iroquois Nationals", "This is My Drum" - Spoken Word performance by Heather Majaury, and a Comedy Show with Don Burnstick.
Pura Fé’s upcoming concert with Brother Yusef will be at the Hilton Garden Inn, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, February 25, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. Pura Fé’s music celebrates her heritage and legacy combining Aboriginal music with traditional blues.
A Traditional Story Telling event will be taking place Monday evenings at Tamara’s House, located at 1605 Victoria Avenue, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, starting at 6:00 p.m. and going until 7:30. This is an incredible opportunity to hear Aboriginal stories, traditions, knowledge and teachings.
Elders for February: Sylvia McAdam, Darryl Chamakese, and Becky Thomas.
This event will be open to the public. Please contact Kelly at 683-8667 at the Drop In, at Tamara's House, for further information.
Also A Women's Circle Ceremony will be held Thursday evenings in the Drop In Center at Tamara's House. Doors will be open at 6:30 pm and the ceremony will begin at 7pm, with an elder opening the event with a smudge ceremony and prayer.
There are limited funds for child care; therefore if you would like to secure your spot please contact Kelly in the Drop In at 683-8667 at least one day in advance.
*This program is for women only.
Star Blanket Making will be held February 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th from 1 to 4 p.m. Each woman will learn to make a bag or baby blanket. It is an opportunity to learn to make the morning star symbol that has been honoured in native imagery for centuries. Star Blankets are given to honour friends and loved ones, deaths and births, and ceremonial occasions. Please call Kelly P. at 683-8667 to sign up.
*This program is for women only.
Bluebird North: Where Writers Sing and Tell is a songwriters' showcase, featuring a different line-up of talented Canadian songwriters who take turns sharing songs and stories in an informal, acoustic atmosphere. Bluebird North: featuring: Don Amero, Bean (a.k.a. Dana Kowalsky), Scott Nolan and James Struthers are the Roots, Folk and Indie Pop artists who will be performing at the Park Theatre, Winnipeg, Manitoba on Tuesday, February 8, 2011 starting at 7:30 p.m.
The 6th Annual Aboriginal Storytelling Celebration, featuring Wes Fineday and Simon Moccasin, will be held on Sunday, February 6th, 2 to 5 p.m., at the North Battleford Library, located at 1392 - 101 Street, North Battleford, Saskatchewan.
The 2011 National Aboriginal Achievement Award recipients were introduced in the House of Commons. The presentation of the 14 honourees in Ottawa, following the official announcement by the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation of their Awards, begins a celebration which will culminate in the 18th National Aboriginal Achievement Awards show to be held in their honour in Edmonton, Alberta March 11, 2011.
The Future is Yours Opportunity Fair is Saskatoon's largest fair targeted to Aboriginal youth and job seekers. The fair will take place Wednesday, February 9, 2011 from 10:00am - 3:00pm, at Prairieland Exhibition Park, Hall A in Saskatoon, SK.
The Augustana Campus is pleased to be partnering with the University of Alberta’s Aboriginal Student Services Centre to co-host the University of Alberta’s Annual Round Dance, Saturday, January 29, 2011, at the Augustana Campus Gymnasium, in Camrose, Alberta. The Pipe Ceremony will start at 5:00 p.m., with the Feast, Round Dance and Honouring Ceremony to follow.
You're Invited.. to the Official Launch of Aboriginal Storytelling Month in Estevan, at the Multi-Purpose Room (across from the Estevan Public Library), February 1, 2011 @ 1:00 p.m. Guests will include Jason Chamakese, award winning First Nations flutist and storyteller, and Rhonda Donas, children's storyteller & Oceanman member. Throughout February, First Nations & Metis storytelling events will be held in schools, libraries and community organizations across Saskatchewan.
The Seventh Generation: Past, Present, Future is the theme for the 33rd Annual Toronto Storytelling Festival, that will be a 10-day celebration of storytelling, March 25 to April 3, 2011. There will be performances, workshops, forums, and you will be able to explore the connections to oral tradition and civic, national and international history.
First Nations Performance presents the 10th Annual Talking Stick Festival, February 1–6, at the Roundhouse before moving into the Commercial Drive area of East Vancouver until February 13th. The festival will feature diverse programming, highlighting the talents of local, national and international artists in a fusion of cabaret, music, dance, theatre and storytelling.
A Red Sky performance titled, The Great Mountain, follows the journey of Nuna, a curious young girl who sets out to discover the source of Mother Earth's mysterious cries. The story educates children and their families about the future of the planet, and the importance of environmental care.
There will be performances starting on January 25, 2011 in Medicine Hat Alberta, Coquitlam, B.C., Brandtford, Ontario, Oakville, Ontario, and Stouffville, Ontario. Click here for more ticket information.
On December 13, 2010 from 8:30AM - 4:30PM (EST?) there will be a live webcast of the Indian Residential School Settlement Agreement. Presentations by Court Monitor, Updates CEP, IAP, Health Canada and the Truth & Reconciliation Commission.
The Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company presents, Luff Actually: A Rez Christmas Story, written and directed by Curtis Peeteetuce. It is a story of friendship, family and romance.
A Preview for the movie will be held Friday, December 3rd, 8pm, at the Ukrainian Orthodox Auditorium which is located at 919 20th Street West, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Opening night is Saturday, December 4th, 8pm, at the Ukrainian Orthodox Auditorium and it will run until December 14th.
Ticket Prices : Matinees $10
Evenings $15
School Group Rate $5
Tamara's House is offering Harmony Song Programs that include:
Traditional Story Telling - Monday evenings from 6:00p.m. - 7:30p.m., starting December 6th, at Tamara's House, located at 1605 Victoria Avenue, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. This program is open to the general public.
Women's Circle Ceremony - Thursday evenings starting at 7:00p.m. also offered at Tamara's House in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. This program is for women only.
The University of Saskatchewan Aboriginal Education Research Centre invites you to a Presentation and Roundtable with Bertus Haverkort, a freelance artist, consultant and lecturer from the Netherlands, and Dr. Freddy Delgado Burgoa, Director of AGRUCO at the Universidad Cochabamba in Bolivia. The Presentation will be held Tuesday, November 23, 2010 from 1:30-3:30 in Room 1004, at the College of Education Building, at the University of Saskatchewan campus.
The Canadian Aboriginal Festival is scheduled for November 26, 27 & 28, 2010 at the Copps Coliseum, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. 2010 marks the 17th Anniversary of the Canadian Aboriginal Festival. The organizers would like to make it very clear that everyone is welcome, all races and creeds. By being part of our Canadian showcase for Aboriginal people, you would in effect be honouring us with your presence. This is North America's largest multi-disciplined Aboriginal arts event.
The National Aboriginal Addictions Awareness Week (NAAAW) Celebration will take place on November 14-20, 2010. The campaign will promote an addictions free lifestyle for communities, families and individuals by enabling communities to develop activities which increase knowledge and awareness of additions and how addictions can be addressed.
Aboriginal Career Fair 2010, a one day only event featuring Winnipeg's top employers, Adult Learning Centres and Post-Secondary Intuitions will be held on Thursday, November 18, 2010 from 9:30 to 3:30 at the Aboriginal Centre of Winnipeg Inc., located at 181 Higgins Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Aboriginal Career Fair 2010 is presented by the Centre for Aboriginal Human Resource Development (CAHRD), Service Canada and the Aboriginal Centre of Winnipeg Inc.
The 35th Annual American Indian Film Festival (AIFI) will be held on November 5-13, 2010 in San Francisco, CA at the Landmark Embarcadero Centre Cinema. The AIFI will premiere over 80 new feature films, shorts, public service, music videos and documentaries of the USA American Indian and Canadian First Nation communities.
Tamara's House is offering Harmony Song Programs that include:
Traditional Story Telling - 6:00p.m. - 7:30p.m. at the CUMFI Centre, 315 Ave M South, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Monday November 15th (Flo LaVallie)
Monday November 22nd (Doug LaVallie)
Women's Circle Ceremony - Thursday evenings starting at 7:00p.m. at Tamara's House in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. This is an ongoing program; the sharing circles have already commenced.
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is holding a, Fall 2010 Planning and Dialogue Forum, November 8 & 9, 2010 in Montreal, Quebec at the Westin Hotel. This year's theme is: Nation Building and Re-Building: Supporting Capacity for First Nation Governments.
For further information contact: aturner@afn.ca
Enterprise Saskatchewan presents, How to do Business with First Nations Communities: Creating Respectful Partnerships and Identifying Opportunities. The seminar will be held on Thursday November 4, 2010 from 7:30 am to 9:00 am at the Saskatoon Club, which is located at 417-21st St. E., in Saskatoon.
Speakers include: Mr. Gary Merasty, Vice President, Social Corporate Responsibility, Cameco Corporation, and former Grand Chief of the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) as well as the former Member of Parliament for the northern riding of Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River.
To be confirmed – Mr. Peter Vanriel, General Manager of Canada North Environmental Services, wholly owned by Lac La Ronge Indian Band through Kitsaki Management Limited Partnership.
Join authors John Ralston Saul and Joseph Boyden for an evening of literature and history as they talk about their new additions to Penguin's Extraordinary Canadians biography series: Louis-Hippolyte LaFontaine & Robert Baldwin and Louis Riel & Gabriel Dumont. Tickets are available at McNally Robinson bookstore and The Roxy Theatre for $8.00 and tickets are on sale now. For more information call 955-3599.
The University of Saskatchewan's Indigenous Peoples Program, Centre for Continuing and Distance Education (CCDE) is pleased to present the 7th Annual 2010 Aboriginal Music Festival on October 29, 2010 at TCU Place in Saskatoon, SK. A Career Fair/Workshop/Emerging Artists Stage will be set up as well as a Gala with silent auction and artisan craft display. Tickets are available at McNally Robinson, University of Saskatchewan Place Riel Kiosk or from CCDE Registration Office at 306-966-5539. All proceeds made at this event will go to the Aboriginal Youth Leadership Development Program.
Drew Hayden Taylor's popular play, Raven Stole The Sun, performs for one show only, Saturday, October 9th in Toronto, Ontario at the Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People. This family friendly song and dance show, based on a traditional Tlingit story, features the curious Raven bringing light to the people of the world.
Plan to attend the USSU sponsored We Are All Treaty People Week, being held October 4th - 8th, 2010, at the University of Saskatchewan. Come to learn more about Treaties and how they impact us all.
Click on the link to find information on session locations, times and topics.
Lorne Cardinal, former star of the hit series Corner Gas, will resume his regular hosting duties of the fifth annual Aboriginal People's Choice Music Awards which will be held in Winnipeg at the MTS Centre on November 5, 2010. In a new marketing wrinkle, online voters can choose a character for Cardinal to be: a country singer, a hip-hop star or a hard rock hero.
Wanuskewin Heritage Park to host the Canadian Conservation Institute Workshop: "Archaeological Conservation Field Techniques", November 20th - 21st, 2010. For more details view here!
Tuesday, September 21st through to Friday, September 24th, 2010 there will be an Aboriginal book sale which will include books for youth (preschool to grade 12), new titles, and best sellers, almost exclusively from Canadian publishers.
You are to invited you to attend Building Bridges for Success—Aboriginal Business Development Forum on Monday, September 27, 2010 at TCU Place, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Topics to be covered include an overview of First Nation land holdings and urban reserves within the City of Saskatoon & RM of Corman; key differences for business development in a First Nation community; networking opportunities with the Saskatoon business community; and a Saskatchewan Aboriginal business success story.
Building Homes Together, One Step at a Time, a regional symposium hosted by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), will be held September 21-23, 2010 in Regina, SK. The symposium will benefit anyone involved in creating, managing, improving, and facilitating housing for First Nations people.
For more information on the symposium click here.
The province of Saskatchewan, the city of Regina and the Piapot First Nation are celebrating the 135th Anniversary of Treaty 4. Celebrations began Wednesday, September 1st, on the reserve. Thursday, September 2nd, celebrations took place in the courtyard at Regina City Hall, with Gordon Barnhart (Saskatchewan's Lt.-Governor) unveiling a statue, performance by Buffy Sainte-Marie and the Canadian Forces jets doing a fly-by salute. Today, Friday September 3rd, the event concludes with the specially commissioned multimedia symphony Oscana at the Conexus Arts Centre at 7:00p.m. Tickets for the symphony Oscana are $51.50 for adults and $26.50 for students, seniors and children.
On August 26-29, 2010 the International Metisfest will take place at the International Peace Gardens on the Manitoba-North Dakota border. Features fiddling, jigging, dancing and more.
Over 75,000 people attended Back to Batoche from July 18th-25th, taking part in the celebration of Metis history, people, and heritage. With mostly everything going smoothly, the disappearance of a priceless artifact on the second last day of the celebrations was one of the only major problems at the event. Thankfully, the artifact was recovered the last day of the event.
The 31st AFN Annual General Assembly is taking place on July 20-22, 2010 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The assembly will include a trade show that will facilitate networking among First Nations, organizations, businesses, and government. A spiritual summit, three day powwow, rodeo, and two-day aboriginal youth conference are also being held in conjunction with the assembly. The general assembly will follow an agenda that highlights panel discussions and reports on various topics, including nation building, land rights, education, environment and economics.
Back to Batoche Days 2010 kicks off on Sunday, July 18th and runs until July 25th. Back to Batoche is Saskatchewan’s commemoration of Metis culture, traditions, and heritage. Check out the program outlining the great entertainment, including Michelle Wright and Donny Parenteau, and activities, such as jigging contests and cultural workshops. The celebrations also include many workshops directed toward youth.
The 31st Annual General Assembly is taking place on July 20-22, 2010 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The assembly will include a trade show that will facilitate networking among First Nations, organizations, businesses, and government. The general assembly will follow an agenda that highlights panel discussions and reports on topics such as nation building, land rights, education, and environmental interests.
The Manitoba Indigenous Cultural Education Centre, located in Winnipeg's Douglas area, reopens today, June 30th. The cultural centre holds over 10,000 resources, including books, videos, artifacts and works of art.
For over 20 years up to 80 visual artists and 40 performers from across the North gather each summer to celebrate the diversity that is Canada's North. The participants are Inuit, Unuvialuit, Gwich'in, Dene Métis, as well as non-Aboriginal artists and artisans. The Great Northern Arts Festival runs from July 9 to July 18, 2010 and is being held in Inuvik, Northwest Territories.
Urban Treaty Day was held Friday, June 18th in Saskatoon on the riverbank. The day was a celebration and reminder of First Nations culture and the treaties. All status First Nations people received the yearly $5.00 annuity payment, as guaranteed in the treaties. To many the day was more about education than money, a day for people to remember the history surrounding the signing of the Treaties.
The Aliant Arts Festival, which is in its sixth year, takes place over ten days from June 21 to July 1 in Iqaluitk, Nunavut. Alianait is an Inuit expression of joy and celebration and to celebrate the sixth annual festival, the theme for Alianait 2010 will be “Cultural Fusions”. The event will feature musicians, artists & performers from across Nunavut and around the world.
People from all over the world came together on May 31st, at the Fountain Indian Reserve in British Columbia, for seven days to share in a celebration of indigenous wisdom and practice. This International Indigenous Leadership Gathering is the second of four such gatherings, with the final event due to take place in 2012. Speakers at the gathering shared stories of how colonialism has affected their lives and how “perseverance allowed them to hang on to their traditional teachings”.
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada has complied a list of events, leading up to and taking place, across Canada to commemorate National Aboriginal Day on June 21.
Daleen Kay Bosse (Muskego), a 25 year old Aboriginal mother, went missing in 2004. Her remains were found four years later near Saskatoon. The Missing Sisters Walk originated in 2005 and will continue in memory of Daleen and to raise awareness concerning violence against women and those women who remain missing.
The 2010 walk will take place in July, and the steak night will be held Friday June 18, 2010 from 6:00-8:30 at Mulberry's Bakery Cafe and Pub in Saskatoon.
The Nesika Cultural and Heritage Society would like to invite you to their inaugural heritage fundraising dinner on June 18, 2010 at the Museum of Vancouver, located at 1100 Chestnut Street (Vanier Park).
In addition to supporting their ongoing work with education and research, the Nesika Cultural and Heritage Society is holding the dinner to raise funds for a much-needed conference for First Nations communities on issues around heritage protection and preservation.
Participants in the evening's events include Chief Bob Chamberlin of the Kwicksutaineuk/Ah-Kwa-Mish First Nation and Kwiaahwah Jones of the Haida Nation, past curator of the Haida Gwaii Museum. There are also a number of exciting silent auction items to bid on!
The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) will be holding its annual spring Assembly in Regina this week. The event is being held at the Queensbury Convention Centre, June 8th and 9th.
A public policy forum organized by the University of Regina titled, "Whatever Happened to a Representative Workforce in Saskatchewan?" will be held at the Uof R on Thursday, June 10th from 1:00-4:00 p.m. in the Education Building, room 623.
Researchers specializing in aboriginal health human resources will discuss concerns regarding decisions made by the Province of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Association of Health Organizations (SAHO) to terminate representative workforce initiatives.
The Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) presents, Aboriginal Day Live 2010 on Sunday June 20, broadcasting from Winnipeg and Ottawa. The Winnipeg show, at The Forks, will be hosted by Nathaniel Arcand (from North of 60) and Patrice Mousseau (co-anchor of APTN National News). The Ottawa show, will be held at Victoria Island, and will be co-hosted by Don Kelly (star of Fish Out of Water) and Jennifer Podemski (from MOOSE TV). The broadcast will start at 7:30 p.m. Central Time.
Announcement for the Gathering of Nations Powwow 2010 that will be aired this Sunday evening at 6:30pm on CTV.
On Sunday, May 16th, 2010, the Indigenous Circle is in Albequrque New Mexico filming a documentary on the Gathering of Nations. Chris Standing, a UofS student and grass dancer, is interviewed by Nelson Bird. Take a look at the promotional video:
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Check out the program in Saskatchewan on CTV at 6:30pm.
Wapos Bay, a Saskatoon made stop-motion animation series, is filming its final season. The series follows the lives of three Cree youth in the fictional northern community of Wapos Bay. Dennis Jackson, the series creator, based the story on his own experiences in Sandy Bay, Saskatchewan.
An open house is being held Friday, May 14, 2010 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the studio located at 401 45th Street W., Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. At the open house, the public will have an opportunity to view the tiny plasticine characters and meet with the animators.
The Saskatchewan Aboriginal Literacy Network Inc. presents, "Saskatchewan Aboriginal Literacy Gathering Literacy: An Aboriginal Cultural Tradition" on May 25-27 at the Manitou Beach Resort & Mineral Spa, located near Watrous, Saskatchewan.
Adrian Stimson debuted his first solo exhibition, Beyond Redemption, at the Mendel Art Gallery in Saskatoon on the weekend of April 16th, 2010. The mixed media exhibition showcases a large stuffed bison surrounded by 10 buffalo-robed forms as well as paintings and a video mounted on the gallery's walls. Stimson notes that the bison provided his ancestors with food, clothing and other necessities and now is providing him with the same, although in a different way.
The Canada Council for the Arts has announced two newly revitalized residencies for emerging Aboriginal writers. The two-week long residency programs are led by established Aboriginal writers and are designed to refresh and refine the writing skills of the successful applicants. Applications are now being accepted for the residencies, which will take place from September 13-25, 2010 in Banff and October 11-23, 2010 in Quebec City, until May 1, 2010.
For further information about this program and to receive an application form, contact Paul Seesequasis at the Canada Council at 1-800-263-5588, ext. 5266 or by email.
The locally-produced movie, Run, opened April 14th, 2010 at the Roxy Theatre in Saskatoon and runs until Saturday April 17th. Run premiered at the Aboriginal Film Festival in Winnipeg and won a best new talent award for actor Joseph Naytowhow. The principal actors, Ariel Yurach and Joseph Naytowhow, will be at each screening and will be available for a question and answer period. Andrea Menard will be a special guest at the viewing Friday night.
If I Can Read, I Can Do Anything, a U.S. National reading club for Native American children and young adults, introduces Operation Teen Book Drop 2010. Thousands of new books will be delivered to teens on reservation schools on April 15, 2010. The goals of this program include encouraging youth to read for pleasure, to promote library use and to help improve library collections.
Drew Hayden Taylor will be at Prairie Ink Restaurant at McNally Robinson in Saskatoon on Wednesday April 7th, 2010 at 7:30pm. The author will be giving a reading and signing of his novel, Motorcycles & Sweetgrass.
A presentation on Ostensible Benefits, Aboriginal People and Olympic Games: A Problematic Pairing for 2010 and Beyond will be held on Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 10:30-12:00 at both the University of Saskatchewan and University of Regina campuses. Janice Forsyth, Assistant Professor and Director of the International Centre for Olympic Studies at the University of Western Ontario, will be the presenter. The presentation will include discussion on Agenda 21, Sport for Sustainable Development, with the Vancouver 2010 Olympics serving as the primary example.
Saskatoon Video-Conference Location: Theatre (101 Diefenbaker Place), Diefenbaker Building, University of Saskatchewan Campus
Regina Location: JS Window Room, 2nd Floor, Gallery Building, University of Regina, College Ave.
Free admission with pre-registration is encouraged.
The lineup for this year's Back To Batoche has been unveiled. The event is a week-long event that celebrates Métis history and pays homage to Métis leaders such as Louis Riel and Gabriel Dumont. Singer Michelle Wright will highlight this year's celebration along with other Canadian Métis performers such as Donny Parenteau, Andrea Menard and The Métis Fiddler Quartet.
"Run," a full length film written and directed by Saskatoon high school teacher Tom Simes, is premiering at the Roxy Theater in Saskatoon on April 14-17 @ 7p.m. The story is about a sixteen year old Metis teenager who spends a month of her summer holidays with her grandparents on the family farm.
To view the trailer, press articles and reviews click here.
To mark National Aboriginal Languages Day on March 31, 2010 there will be a gathering at the Aboriginal Education Center from 12:00 to 9:00PM at 90 Croatia St., Toronto, Ontario.
Nominations for the SaskTel Aboriginal Youth Awards of Excellence are being accepted until April 16, 2010. The awards are open for Aboriginal youth between 13 and 19 years of age. Award categories include Outstanding Achievement (Male and Female), Leadership, Education, Community Service, Culture, Sports and Recreation, Fine Arts/Performing Arts, Technology/Science and Spirit.
Nomination forms are available here.
The Aboriginal, Rural, and Remote Health Group (ARRHG) presents a monologue by Charlene Hellson titled, 'Unpacking the Backpack." The monologue was written for non-Aboriginal health care providers attending a conference on mental health and diversity, and is meant to educate people about the impact of colonization upon Aboriginals.
The event will take place March 16, 2010 at 7p.m. in the SaskTel Theatre at the Royal University Hospital.
The Saskatoon Public Library is offering a genealogy session, to be held on March 22, 2010, with the focus being on Métis ancestry (see page 31). 2010 has been declared the Year of the Métis. To register for this event please call 975-7539.
The 32nd First Nations University of Canada Pow Wow will take place March 27th & 28th, 2010, at the Brandt Centre in Regina Saskatchewan.
Admission is $7 daily, or $10 for the weekend, and children 5 and under are free.
The Grand Entry starts at 12:00p.m. & 7:00p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Jameson Brant, coordinator of the Aborginal Training Program in Museum Practices is presenting an informational session offering First Nations, Metis, and Inuit participants professional and technical training in various museum practices.
A short presentation will be held on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 from 9:00am-12:00pm in Regina, SK.
RSVP Jessica Leavens, Professional Development Coordinator at jessica.leavens@saskmuseums.org
by February 22nd to attend the session.
The Canadian Museum of Civilization presents, Profit and Ambition: The Canadian Fur Trade, 1779-1821 which is currently on display until September 12, 2010. Featuring about 250 historic artifacts, the exhibition looks at the explorers' accomplishments, the fur trade, and living and working conditions of partners and clerks, voyageurs, Aboriginal trappers and "country wives."
The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) and the Central Intertribal Alliance on Health present, 2010 Youth Healing, Health and Wellness Gathering and Youth Legislative Assembly. This year's theme is, "Healing, Embracing and Empowering Our Youth". It's being held on February 16, 17, & 18 at the Saskatoon Inn in Saskatoon, SK.
"Voices of the North" Cabaret will be held February 18, 19 & 20, 2010 at the Prince Albert Exhibition Centre.
Statistics Canada is offering a free half-day instruction session on data that is available for First Nations, Métis and Inuit. The session will be offered at both Saskatoon and Prince Albert campuses of the First Nations University of Canada (FNUC) on Friday, February 12, 2010 from 9:00AM-12:00PM.
The financial leaders from Canada, United States, Germany, France, Italy, Britain and Japan will gather on February 5-6 in Iqaluit, Nunavut. Hosted by Canada's Finance Minister, Jim Flaherty, the G7 Finance Ministers meeting will be the first major event to be held in the Nunavut capital, which has a population of 6,200.
The Third Annual Building Bridges Round Dance, which honours the relationship between provincial public libraries and the Aboriginal community, will take place Friday, February 26th, 2010. The event will be held in the White Calf Gym at the Star Blanket Cree Nation in Lebret, Saskatchewan.
The provincial launch of Saskatchewan Aboriginal Storytelling Month, February 2010 edition will be taking place on February 2, 2010 starting at 1:00 pm at the Saskatoon Campus of the First Nations University, 710 Duke Street, Saskatoon, SK.
Noted Métis artists Andrea Menard and Donny Parenteau are among the entertainers selected who will be performing at the Saskatchewan Pavilion Entertainment Centre during the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) has released their calender of events, effective January 5, 2010.
The Assembly of First Nations is hosting a Think Tank on the Specific Claims 5-Year Review: Establishing the "Framework". This meeting will be held on January 22, 2010 in Ottawa. For further information contact Michelle Itwaru at mitwaru@afn.ca or (613)-241-6789 (ext. 290).
2010 Year of the Inuit is an educational campaign spearheaded by Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, the national organization representing Canadian Inuit. Its goal is to increase awareness among the general Canadian population about issues facing the Inuit of Canada and celebrate Inuit accomplishments and achievements.
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