Events

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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."

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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.

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"Voices of the North" Cabaret will be held February 18, 19 & 20, 2010 at the Prince Albert Exhibition Centre.

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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.

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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.

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The Harmony Song Project of Tamara's House presents a film titled, "Muffins for Granny," playing at the Roxy Theatre on Friday, January 29th at 7:00p.m.

The documentary made by First Nations film-maker, Nadia McLaren, features seven elders who discuss their personal experiences, and the traumatic effects of Canada's Residential Schools. A panel of Saskatoon community members - Janice Acoose, Doreen Pooyak, and Gordon Tootoosis - will speak following the film, and will facilitate discussion with the audience.

Click here for more information about Tamara's House or to watch a YouTube trailer of the film.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The 2010 Winter Olympic Torch Relay, the longest in history, reached Wanuskewin Heritage Park on Monday. Aboriginal groups have historically gathered at the site just outside of Saskatoon for over 6,000 years to live, hunt and pray. Native elders hope young people, like the hundreds gathered yesterday on sacred ground, discover 'what was and can still be'.

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The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) has released their calender of events, effective January 5, 2010.

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The 17th annual National Aboriginal Achievement Awards will be held in Regina at the Conexus Arts Centre on March 26, 2010. The awards show celebrates talented First Nations, Metis and Inuit achievers from across Canada.

This year, Don Worme, a well-respected lawyer and founding member of the Indigenous Bar Association, is a local NAAA recipient. For a list of present and past recipients, click here.

The Early bird ticket deadline is January 11, 2010

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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).

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The Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company (SNTC) presents, "A Rez Christmas Carol" by Curtis Peeteeuce December 8 to December 18, 2009 at the Ukrainian Orthodox Auditorium located at 919-20th St. W. in Saskatoon. Tickets are on sale now at the SNTC box office located at 220-20th St. W.

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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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Songwriters, Raven Kanatakta and ShoShona Kish, of Digging Roots have been nominated for six Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards, which will be held on Friday November 27, 2009 in Hamilton, Ontario. You can also listen to Digging Roots tomorrow, Friday November 27, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. on CBC Radio 2's Canada Live.

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The Trent University Native Association (TUNA) today is hosting it's first ever First Nations Art Festival at Trent University, Gzowski College, in the Enweying Building in Peterborough, Ontario. The event includes First Nations, Inuit and Metis vendors displaying authentic Aboriginal art and crafts.

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On Monday, November 16, the Gabriel Dumont Institute, Parks Canada, and Friends of Batoche, in collaboration with SUNTEP (Saskatchewan Urban Native Teacher Education Program) of Saskatoon, are hosting a Louis Riel Day to honour the Métis hero.

SUNTEP and Gabriel Dumont College Student Representative Council are also holding a Louis Riel Day Commemoration on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. The event will be held at the University of Saskatchewan in the Education Student's Lounge, located in the College of Education Building. Special guest Christie Belcourt, will be sharing her art and discussing past and present Métis art. Art and information displays, jigging, singing, poetry, refreshments, and deserts will all be a part of the commemoration, recognition, and education of Métis culture and history.

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The 4th Annual Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards will be held Friday November 6 at the MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The awards will be televised live on APTN (Aboriginal Peoples Television Network) and are being hosted by Lorne Cardinal, formerly Sargeant Davis Quinton from "Corner Gas".

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The Caledon Institute of Social Policy released a document on October 8, 2009 that discusses the need for a First Nations Education Act. The document is a proposal for a new Act of Parliament which would allow First Nations to establish properly funded First Nations school boards and regional educational agencies to support them.

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The Saskatchewan First Nations Veterans' Association is hosting its 6th Annual Gathering and Fundraising Dinner. The dinner takes place November 16, 2009 and the General Assembly is November 17 with both events being held at the Gold Eagle Casino in North Battleford, Saskatchewan.

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The FSIN (Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations) is hosting, "Spirit of Our Nations", FSIN Pow Wow 2009. It takes place October 31 and November 1, 2009 at Credit Union Centre in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

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First Nation Communities are working closely with Health Canada on pandemic planning to ensure they are prepared to fight the H1N1 flu virus. Cowessess First Nation have been taking charge of their own planning in their community for a possible outbreak and Chief Gordon Lerat recently met with Leona Aglukkaq, Federal Minster of Health, to discusses on-going cooperation on pandemic planning and preparedness.

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Olympic Gold Medalist Joan McCusker visited La Ronge on Monday to promote the upcoming Olympic Torch Relay which will include a pass through this Northern Saskatchewan community on November 7, 2009.

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Premier Darrel Dexter and Chief Ben Sylliboy of the Mi'kmaq Grand Council were among the attendees at the Treaty Day awards ceremony to mark the start of Mi'kmaq History Month in Nova Scotia.

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Elder Alma Kytwayhat from the Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation is one of the twelve citizens who will receive Saskatchewan's highest honour, the Saskatchewan Order of Merit. She will be invested with the other 2009 recipients at ceremonies that will take place on November 5 in Saskatoon and November 17 in Regina.

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Statistics Canada is pleased to announce Aboriginal Strategies 2009 on November 3 to November 5 at the Westin Edmonton Hotel.

"Aboriginal Strategies 2009 is a solutions-based conference on how data is being used in Aboriginal communities in the western provinces and northern territories. Aboriginal Strategies 2009 provides a venue for Aboriginal community leaders, developers, local policy makers, decision-makers, and practitioners to share how data can be used to build vibrant sustainable communities."

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Members of the Medicine Chest Task Force and First Nations chiefs from across the province gathered to announce the control of their own health regions and pharmacies. The Task Force members are traveling to Ottawa to lobby the federal government for funding in hopes of receiving 1.8 million per year for four years.

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The National Aboriginal Health Organization will be holding a National Conference on November 24-26, 2009 in Ottawa. Registration and opening reception will be on November 23, 2009.

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The Four Host First Nations (FHFN) and organizing Committee for the Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver are organizing a gathering that will bring together selected First Nations, Inuit and Metis youth from across Canada to participate and perform in Games and cultural activities.

See the application form for more information.

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FSIN Chief Lawrence Joseph announced that aboriginal leaders want responsibility for gaming on reserves, and hopes to work with the province in lobbying Ottawa to recognize First Nation jurisdiction over gaming.

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Canadian Blood Services organized an event in Manitoba to encourage Aboriginal youth to donate stem cell or bone marrow. Michael Hyduk, spokesman for Canadian Blood Services' in Manitoba said that 83 percent of stem cell and bone marrow donors are Caucasian and only 0.9 percent are Aboriginal.

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At least 18 First Nations in Saskatchewan and Alberta have agreed to lease portions of their properties to One Earth Farms Corp. creating what may become Canada's largest farm. The Canadian investment firm will lease First Nations land on which it will grow crops, raise livestock and employ aboriginal workers.

One Earth is not yet releasing the names of the First Nations it has signed lease agreements or letters of intent with, however, Assembly of First Nations National Chief Phil Fontaine called the partnership a historic, watershed moment.

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Upcoming and past activities of the Aboriginal Learning Knowledge Centre are contained in the Bulletin of March 12, 2009 (pdf).

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Inuit & Native Art Bulletin, dated February 9, 2009 lists four northern Canadians who will be receiving the Order of Canada.

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The Vancouver Organizing Committee and Four Host First Nations plan to build a 3.5-million dollar pavilion for the 2010 Winter Olympics. The representing nations include the Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh, Lil'wat and Squamish, but the pavilion is designed to be a central gathering place for all aboriginal peoplehttp://www.vancouversun.com/sports/First+nations+Vanoc+plan+build+million+pavilion/1243765/story.htmls of Canada.

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