First Nations Bank Of Canada Open For Business
By: Saskatchewan Indian
Winter 1997

Saskatchewan First Nation Businesses Leading In Their Fields
Organizations such as KDC and SIGA (Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority) are setting the standard for First Nations economic development in Saskatchewan.
By: Saskatchewan Indian
Winter 1997

OTC Hosts Treaty Awareness Day
Wanuskewin was the site of a ceremony on November 21, 1997 to increase public awareness and understanding of Treaties. Hosted by the Office of the Treaty Commissioner, the ceremony launched that office's public education campaign.
By: Saskatchewan Indian
Winter 1997

SICC Celebrates Silver Anniversary
By: Saskatchewan Indian
Winter 1997

Litefoot Appears At Aboriginal Youth Talent Search
The highlight for many of the adolescent audience members at the recent Aboriginal Youth Talent Search was the performance by Native American rapper Litefoot. Performing with Haida, the first female Native American rapper, Litefoot gave the youth a show to remember.
By: Saskatchewan Indian
Winter 1997

Red Pheasant Signs Oil And Gas Agreement
The Red Pheasant First Nation and Wascana Energy Inc. officially entered into an oil and gas resources agreement on October 6, 1997.
By: Saskatchewan Indian
Winter 1997

Saskatchewan Loses Esteemed Health Advocate
By: Doug Cuthand
Winter 1997

Treaty Four Days
The annual Treaty Four Gathering opened in Fort Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan on September 15, 1997. The event offered participants a curious blend of both familiar and fresh as even though the Gathering celebrated its 10th anniversary this year, activities unfolded in a new setting reflective of the past.
By: Pam Horsman
Winter 1997

Career Planning
Career planning is an important aspect of our lives. Yet few parents and teachers spend the time to explain what it is and why it is so important.
By: Milton Tootoosis
Winter 1997

Future Bright For Beardy’s Rage
There's a new face in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) this season. Five years after the introduction of the Lebret Eagles, another First Nations-owned team, the Beardy's Rage, has joined the fold.
By: Saskatchewan Indian
Winter 1997

Individuals’ Contributions To Sport Recognized
The second inductees to the Saskatchewan First Nations Sports Hall of Fame were honoured in a ceremony held on August 26, 1997 in Yorkton, Saskatchewan. Victor Machiskinic, Herb Strongeagle and Lawrence Weenie were recognized for their lifetime achievement in furthering First Nations involvement in sport.
By: Saskatchewan Indian
Winter 1997

Art Shaped By The North: Gary Natomagan
By: Saskatchewan Indian
Winter 1997 ]]>
FSIN And Federal Government Sign Renewal Of OTC
October 31, 1996, a Memorandum of Agreement renewing the Office of the Treaty Commissioner, a Protocol Agreement establishing a Common Table with the federal and provincial governments and draft Orders-in-Council proclaiming the new Treaty Commissioner were signed during the Fall Session of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) Legislative Assembly.
By: Saskatchewan Indian
December 1996

Federal Government To Amend Indian Act
By: Saskatchewan Indian
December 1996

Bear Claw Casino Opens At White Bear
By: Saskatchewan Indian
December 1996

INFR Main Attraction At FSIN 50th Anniversary
The Indian National Finals Rodeo (INFR) were held in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan from October 31 to November 3, 1996.
By: Saskatchewan Indian
December 1996

FSIN Celebrates 50th Anniversary With Powwow
By: Saskatchewan Indian
December 1996

Community-Based Initiatives At Heart Of FSIN Justice
By: Saskatchewan Indian
December 1996

First Nations Bank Of Canada Clearing Final Hurdles
Canada will soon have its first bank with First Nations involvement and ownership. The First Nations Bank of Canada has cleared the initial approval stages and has received its letter of patent from the Canadian Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC). Following the licence to commence business, also from CDIC, in December, the First Nations Bank of Canada will be legally ready for clients.
By: Saskatchewan Indian
December 1996

Casino Employment On Track
When the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) opened its first two casinos in North Battleford and Prince Albert, they were paving the road to a new industry. Many Aboriginal people in Saskatchewan had never held a job in the hospitality industry and, as a result, the workforce from which SIGA officials had to draw was relatively unskilled.
By: Saskatchewan Indian
December 1996

Uranium Royalties Subject Of Controversy In Northern Saskatchewan
By: Saskatchewan Indian
December 1996

Partnership On First Nations Curriculum
On July 22, 1996, Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) Chief Blaine Favel and Provincial Minister of Education Pat Atkinson announced a partnership to develop new curriculum with significant First Nations content and to begin introducing it in provincial schools.
By: Saskatchewan Indian
December 1996

Prime Minister Chretien Welcomed By FSIN Chiefs
By: Saskatchewan Indian
December 1996

Lebret Eagles Begin Fourth Season In SJHL
The success of the Lebret Eagles began when they made it to the playoffs in their first season in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL).
By: Saskatchewan Indian
December 1996

Regina's Landmark Inn Owned And Operated By Ochapowace
By: Saskatchewan Indian
December 1996

S.I.V.A Attempting To Locate First Nations Veterans
The Saskatchewan Indian Veterans Association (SIVA) is working to gain recognition for the many First Nations youth who fought in various wars throughout the past century.
By: Saskatchewan Indian
December 1996

Artist Allen Sapp
By: Saskatchewan Indian
December 1996 ]]>