GDI Announces Two New Initiatives

GDI Announces Two New Initiatives Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at 15:38     The Gabriel Dumont Institute is launching two new initiatives aimed at getting more Metis people into the trades and health sector.   GDI is partnering with industry and the federal government to...

Fitness, Food and Fun Program Celebrates 5 Years

Fitness, Food and Fun Program Celebrates 5 Years Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at 15:36     A program that helps those living with diabetes has been so successful that other programs are modelling themselves after it.   Fitness, Food and Fun aims to help the urban...

Waters Rising at Cumberland House

Waters Rising at Cumberland House Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at 15:28     A flow of water from the Torch River is pushing up water levels near Cumberland House.   The rise has caught the attention of the Saskatchewan Watershed Authority.   Up to now, much of the focus had...

Prairie Province FNs Leaders Meeting

Prairie Province FNs Leaders Meeting Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at 15:27     First Nations leaders from Northern Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba are meeting in Winnipeg today.   At issue is the future of natural resources and a desire for bands to get out from under...

MNS Consultation Tour Begins Soon

MNS Consultation Tour Begins Soon Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at 15:26     The Metis Nation of Saskatchewan is preparing to embark on a consultation tour of the province.   Twelve meetings in all will take place with the first one set for July 7th in Buffalo Narrows.   The...

Research Aims to Reduce Poverty

Research Aims to Reduce Poverty Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at 15:25     One Aboriginal researcher says action research is important for communities to help identify issues and change outcomes in their communities.   Dr. Charlotte Reading is embarking on a five year...