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Government of Canada Assists Mikmaw Residents Obtain Job Skills

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:17:49 -0600

The Government of Canada is investing $1.3 million with the Paqtnkek Mi'kmaw Nation in Nova Scotia through the Skills and Partnership Fund to learn job skills. The Paqtneke Mi'kmaw Nation will recieve training and acquire the necessary skills for construction and commercial development of Highway 104.

Aboriginal Youth Conference: Gathering Our Voices 2012

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:50:09 -0600

The British Columbia Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres & Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Friendship Centre are hosting, Gathering Our Voices 2012, March 20th-23rd, 2012 in Nanaimo, British Columbia. This year's theme is, "A Generation on the Move".

Early registration discounts are available until February 10th, 2012.

Chiefs Should Not Be On SIGA Board Ex-Chair Says

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:13:34 -0600

Kirk Goodtrack, former Chair of the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) Board of Directors and resident of the Wood Mountain Lakota First Nation, says there should be no Chiefs or politicians on the SIGA Board. He feels the current Board, with fourteen members, including eight chiefs, is more concerned about individual interests than the common good.

CBC News, posted February 7, 2012

First Nations National HR Conference

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:24:01 -0600

Legacybowesgroup is hosting the First Nations National HR (Human Resources) Conference. The event, which focuses on issues and challenges facing First Nations organizations, will take place February 28th - 29th, 2012 in Winnipeg, Manitoba at the Canad Inns Destination Centre - Polo Park.

Youth Arts Showcase to be Held in Prince Albert

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:46:46 -0600

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.

Annual Forum on Aboriginal Law, Consultation and Accommodation

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:16:22 -0600

The Canadian Institute is hosting the 6th Annual Forum on Aboriginal Law, Consultation and Accommodation. The conference takes place February 22nd-23rd at the Metropolitan Hotel in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Registration is available on line.

Assembly of First Nations Applauds British Columbia First Nation Education Developments

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:49:50 -0600

Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief, Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, complimented the FIrst Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC), the British Columbia (BC) provincial government and the federal government for a successful agreement regarding First Nation Control of First Nation Education.

Sakimay First Nation Accepts Flood Claim Settlement

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:41:13 -0600

On Monday January 30th, 2012 members of the Sakimay First Nation in Saskatchewan voted to ratify a flood claim agreement. The First Nation will now receive $21,191,732 in compensation for unauthorized flooding on Crooked Lake in the 1940's.

Kerry Benjo, Leader-Post, February 1, 2012

Solidarity Pact Signed by Saskatchewan Metis Francophones

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:38:29 -0600

On Saturday, January 28th, 2012 the Métis Nation - Saskatchewan and the Assemblée communautaire fransaskoise signed a solidarity pact to work together on common challenges. The agreement, which was six years in the making, is the first in Canada to be signed by the two parties.

CBC News, January 29th, 2012

Government of Canada Improving Pikangikum First Nation Teacher Residences

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:44:02 -0600

The Government of Canada announced on January 30th, 2012 a commitment to purchase new teacher's residences at the Pikangikum First Nation in Ontario.

Saskatchewan Federation of Indians Communique

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:10:31 -0600

The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) Executive Communique of January 27th, 2012 reports on the new Band Teacher Salary Funding agreement in reaction to the recently announced provincial teacher salary increases. Also, there's reports on an upcoming Matrimonial Real Property Gathering and a Post Secondary Education Rally in Regina, Saskatchewan.

Whitecap Dakota First Nation Signs Self-Government Agreement

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:20:35 -0600

Chief Darcy Bear, of the Whitecap Dakota First Nation, recently signed a Framework Agreement with The Honourable John Duncan, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, to negotiate self-government of the First Nation. The process will encourage self-reliant and accountable First Nation government and will include mechanisms to create better inter-government relations.

February Is Aboriginal Storytelling Month

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:54:27 -0600

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.

Kawacatoose First Nation Forms Potash Joint Venture

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:20:32 -0600

The Kawacatoose First Nation, after being approached by 14 different companies in the past few years according to their Chief, Darin Poorman, has formed a joint venture with Native American Resource Partners. Native American Resource Partners is a private equity firm with more than $5.7 billion in assets under management. It has offices in Calgary, Saskatoon and Salt Lake City.

Winnipeg Free Press and The Canadian Press, January 20, 2012

Saskatchewan Urban Reserves Gaining Acceptance

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:47:28 -0600

The growing number of successful urban reserves throughout Saskatchewan has transformed opposition into quiet acceptance. The recent opening of the Cree Way Gas West on 22nd St. in Saskatoon has highlighted that these businesses make the same payments to municipalities and school boards as other businesses do through service agreements. These agreements require payments to be made that are equal to the taxes that would have been paid on the land, therefore making it a revenue neutral proposition.

Jason Warick, The StarPhoenix, January 19, 2012