by MBC News | Sep 23, 2013
A new report by the Conference Board of Canada says getting more First Nations and Métis people into the workforce will be an important part of the province’s future success. The report was written by The Saskatchewan Institute and involves experts from the U of...
by MBC News | Sep 23, 2013
Thanks to a Saskatoon entrepreneur, Aboriginal artisans now have a new online site in which to sell their wares. Heather Abbey launched ShopIndigenous.ca earlier this month and the new site has 25 different categories for various Aboriginal items including jewelry,...
by MBC News | Sep 23, 2013
Interviews began Monday at the George Gordon First Nation Training and Employment Centre. The centre has been in the works for over a year and is a partnership involving the band, the provincial ministries of economy and labour and the federal government. Program...
by MBC News | Sep 20, 2013
A Saskatoon organization that raises awareness about missing and murdered Aboriginal women has been recognized with a new peace award. Iskwewuk E-wichiwitochik, which means “Women Walking Together” in Cree, has been given a $2,000 cash award in recognition of the...
by MBC News | Sep 20, 2013
Ottawa says three more Saskatchewan bands have opted into the First Nations land management regime. English River, Mistawasis and Yellow Quill are some of the newest First Nations across the country exiting the land-related limitations of the Indian Act in order to...
by MBC News | Sep 20, 2013
The Northern Village of Denare Beach celebrated a recent $5.2 million upgrade to its wastewater treatment plant on Friday. The new plant became operational about five months ago. Local mayor Carl Lentowicz says, from an environmental perspective, it was critical to...
