Canoe Lake First Nation Wins Round Two
By: FSIN
SASKATOON (August 17, 1993) The Indian Claims Commission today released recommendations in its first report on land claims submitted by the Canoe Lake First Nation of Saskatchewan and the Cold Lake First Nation of Alberta.
August/September 1993

Creek Renamed In Honour Of Late Senator
By: FSIN
SASKATOON (August 27, 1993). Family and friends of the late Senator Hillard McNab C.M. gathered at Wanuskewin Heritage Park near Saskatoon for a ceremony to officially rename the creek which flows through the park into the South Saskatchewan River. The creek, formerly known as Tipperary Creek, now bears the name Opimihaw Creek, after the Cree name of the late Senator who was instrumental in the Park's development. The name means "one who flies above."
August/September 1993

They Are Not Sioux, They Are Dakota
By: Martha Ironstar
August/September 1993

Right To Aboriginal Self-Government Already In Constitution by: FSIN
August/September 1993

The North American Indigenous Games
By: FSIN
August/September 1993

Touchwood Indian Child And Family Services Agency Agreements Signed
By: FSIN
August/September 1993

Muskowekwan Treaty Land Entitlement Agreement Signed
By: FSIN
August/September 1993

SIFC -- Indian Social Work Program Awarded Extended Accreditation
By: FSIN
August/September 1993]]>
Onion Lake First Nation Signs TLE Agreement
By: Beatrice MacDonald
May 1994

Chief Crow Takes A Stand At City Hall: Casino A Sure Bet For First Nations, Promising 800-900 Jobs
By: Heather Sterling
May 1994

Missing War Vet Alive And Well
Hubert Edgar Baptise is alive and well according to Grand Chief Gordon Ahenakew. Edgar Baptiste, who went missing in action in 1941 and was declared dead in 1945 has been found alive in Southampton, England.
By: Ken Medynski
May 1994

Broken Wing Singers" Recording 'First' In Canada
It has never been done before. But now Canada has its first recording of a powwow group in a penitentiary. About a year ago the Broken Wing singers (from the Prince Albert Penitentiary) had a group who had been singing together for a while. All of the men involved were going through the healing process and they wanted to put out a positive message that young people should not do the things that would send them to the 'pen'.
By: Kenneth Storm
May 1994

SIFC To Get New Building
In September 1992, the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College's Board of Governors approved Douglas J. Cardinal, Architect Ltd., to develop a unique architectural design for an SIFC building.
By: Saskatchewan Indian
May 1994

SIFC Receives National Accreditation
In a unanimous vote, the members of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada have accepted the SIFC to full membership.
By: Saskatchewan Indian
May 1994

Peter Ballantyne Band To Build Office Complex In P.A.
The Peter Ballantyne band has unveiled plans to begin construction of a new office complex on band property in the city of Prince Albert. On April 12th, the band announced construction of a two-storey, 2,137 square-meter (23,000 square-foot) building will begin May 1.
By: Dave Burlinguette
May 1994

Historic Land Treaty Signed
A century-old debt was finally set led in Onion Lake on April 29th. Both federal and provincial officials along with band members gathered in the shadows of Eagleview School to sign their historic land deal.
By: Len Gagne
May 1994

Saskatchewan Indian Federated College School Of Social Work Celebrates 20 Years May 26, 1994
By: Saskatchewan Indian
May 1994

Wanuskewin: A Walk Through Wanuskewin
By: Theresa Hohne
May 1994

SIFC To Begin MBA Program
The School of Business and Public Administration at the SIFC and the College of Commerce at the University of Saskatchewan have combined their resources to design and implement a graduate-level business program relevant to aboriginal requirements in the public and private sectors.
By: Saskatchewan Indian
May 1994 ]]>
FSIN Summer Assembly A Success
By: FSIN
September 1992

Chief Crowe Welcomes The Constitution
By: FSIN
September 1992

Band Builds In Sutherland
By: FSIN
September 1992

S.I.F.C. Hosts Math/Science Camp
By: Wendy Avison

La Ronge Group Home First Of Kind In Canada
By: FSIN
September 1992

Our Cultural Loss, Their Capital Gain
By: Melodie Greyeyes
September 1992]]>
The Constitution And First Nations
By: FSIN
February/March 1992

Electoral Reform - Path To Equality?
By: Lorie-Ann Larocque
February/March 1992

Indian Policing Research Project
By: FSIN
February/March 1992

SIFC Develops New Indian Communication Arts Program
By: FSIN
February/March 1992

SIIT-The Best Of Both Worlds
By: Lorie-Ann LaRocque
February/March 1992]]>
Chiefs-In-Assembly Ratify New FSIN Structure
The ratification of all five resolutions dealing with re-organization means that the new structure will be implemented. In October 1997, an election of FSIN Executive members will be held under the new structure. Following the election, the new structure of the FSIN will be adopted in its entirety.
By: Saskatchewan Indian
October 1997

AFN Elects New Chief
Nearly 18 hours after voting began on July 30, 1997, Manitoba leader Phil Fontaine emerged as Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Grand Chief. His victory came as the result of four hard-fought ballots.
By: Saskatchewan Indian
October 1997

Team Saskatchewan Wins Fourth NAIG Title
By: Saskatchewan Indian
October 1997

Yellowquill Acquires Saskatoon Building
The Yellowquill First Nation recently acquired a new piece of real estate. The Band purchased an office complex located in downtown Saskatoon.
By: Saskatchewan Indian
October 1997

File Hills Internet Officially Launched
At a May 1997 press conference in Regina, Saskatchewan, File Hills Internet was officially launched. The company is currently the largest, non-government Internet provider in Saskatchewan.
By: Saskatchewan Indian
October 1997

Harvey Gardipy: In Remembrance
By: Saskatchewan Indian
October 1997

Senator Archie Waditaka
By: Saskatchewan Indian
October 1997

Aboriginal Suicide Rates Need To Be Addressed
By: Saskatchewan Indian
October 1997

Sculptor Lloyd Pinay
By: Saskatchewan Indian
October 1997

School To Work Program
The School to Work (STW) program is a four-year pilot program initiated by the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) Office of Education that is now beginning its third year of operation. The program was started as a means of addressing high school completion rates, post-secondary continuation rates and labour force participation rates of First Nations students.
By: Saskatchewan Indian
October 1997

STC Sponsors Youth Career Fair
The Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC) demonstrated their commitment to youth by hosting a Career Fair. The event was intended to help First Nation youth but did not exclude any young people who were interested.
By: Saskatchewan Indian
October 1997

SICC Celebrates 25th Anniversary
The Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Centre (SICC) is currently celebrating its 25th year of supporting education and cultural awareness for First Nation people.
By: Saskatchewan Indian
October 1997

SIFC - Field Of Dreams
The Saskatchewan Indian Federated College (SIFC) has been in existence for 20 years. Although it began with only 7 students, it now has over 1,500 registered in full-time studies. It is projected that by 1998, enrolment will surpass 2,000 students.
By: Jocelyne Wasacase
October 1997]]>
Dana Laframboise: The Gentleman Of The Ring
Dana Laframboise is a champion boxer and a formidable opponent in the ring. But, he has been criticized by coaches, managers and technical directors for not being aggressive enough and not vocal enough.
By: Donna Brewer
Winter 1999/2000

Building Partnership For The New Millennuim
Mention Indian education in North America and you have to talk about the unique leadership of the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College (SIFC). The only First Nation-controlled university-college in Canada, SIFC is dedicated to preserving and expanding Aboriginal heritage in college teaching and research.
By: John Bauchop Wells
Winter 1999/2000

New FSIN Executive Member: Biography - Guy Lonechild, Second Vice-Chief
By: Saskatchewan Indian
Winter 1999/2000

Traditional Knowledge Focus Of Camp
By: John Bauchop Wells
Winter 1999/ 2000

The Next Generation Of Leaders Attend The AFN-NCAI Assembly
First Nation youth of Canada increased their profile during the joint assembly of the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) and the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) held in Vancouver.
By: Tasha Hubbard
Winter 1999/ 2000

Bilingual Education: The Next Generation In Aboriginal Education
Do you often wonder why our First Nation schools don't have all or most of their subjects taught in First Nation languages from kindergarten to grade twelve? I do. I found out this summer that the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College (SIFC) recently began producing teachers trained in bilingual education and they are beginning to work in the communities.
By: Harvey Knight
Winter 1999/2000

Treaty Governance Processes
By: Saskatchewan Indian
Winter 1999/2000

Art: A Way To Cope With Peer Pressure
By: Darren Deschambeault
Winter 1999/2000]]>
Former FSI Chief Receives Order Of Canada Medal
By: FSIN
David Ahenakew
May 1979

Indian Horseman Complete Farrier Course At North Battleford
By: Archie King
NORTH BATTLEFORD - A farrier course, better known as horse shoeing, was recently completed by Indian horsemen including John Frank, Wayne Standinghorn, Burton Frank, Jehu Baptiste, Roy Bear, Floyd Pooyak, Mike Baptiste, Stan Pooyak, and Keith Wuttunee.
May 1979

Oliver Cameron: Newly Established SICC Principal
By: FSIN
May 1979

The Saskatchewan Indian Federated College
By: FSIN
May 1979]]>
‘Coyote’ on European Tour
Kevin Haywahe is a member of the Carry The Kettle Band near Sintaluta, Saskatchewan. This fall Kevin will again join American Indian Dance Theatre. This year they will be on an extensive tour including New York City, and a number of U.S. and European venues.
By: Saskatchewan Indian

Saulteaux Band Signs Alternative Funding Agreement
By: Gloria Ledoux

Profile: Ron Peigan
By: Saskatchewan Indian

Bands Charged With Illegal Gaming Operations: Will Continue To Run Bingos
By: Gloria Ledoux

Gordon Ahenakew steps down as Grand Chief of Saskatchewan Indian Veterans Association
By: Gloria Ledoux

Saskatchewan Indian Federated College: Canada's Only Indian Controlled Academic Institution
By: Saskatchewan Indian

Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Centre: Offers Support to Indian Educational Development
By: Saskatchewan Indian

Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies: Provides A Wide Range Of Technical Training
By: Saskatchewan Indian

Indian Business Management Training Inagurated
On Friday, September 1st the Touchwood File Hills ,Qu'Appelle District Chiefs officially inagurated the Indian Business Management Program at the District Chiefs' Education Centre in the town of Fort Qu'Appelle. The program is offered by the District Chiefs in affiliation with the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies and the Palliser Campus in Moose Jaw.
By: Saskatchewan Indian

The Battle at Battle River
By: Stan Cuthand]]>
Fond-du-Lac Band Hesitant: Eldorado Negotiates For Uranium Rights
By: FSIN
June/July 1977

Powers For Indian Government Demanded: FSI Advocates Nation’s Status
By: FSIN
June/July 1977

Principles Of Indian Government
By: FSIN
June/July 1977

Indians Must Reside On Reserve To Vote, Band Told By Ottawa: Major Implications For Elected Bands
By: FSIN
June/July 1977

Out-Of-Province Hunting For Indians Ruled Legal
By: FSIN
June/July 1977

Thunderchild Woman Honored As She Passes 101st Birthday
By: FSIN
Annie Thunderchild of Thunderchild Reserve.
June/July 1977

Federated College Drafts Indian Studies Program
By: FSIN
June/July 1977]]>
FSIN Statement on Post-Secondary Policy
By: Saskatchewan Indian
March 1989

First Native RCMP Troop Graduates
"This is the first time in the history of the R.C.M.P. that a troop of Native Special Constables will graduate to Constable Status, said Corporal Roch Garneau, of the R.C.M.P. As regular members of the force, the constable will now be eligible for promotion based on merit and qualifications. "Any ambitions are open to them," said Garneau "all the way to commissioner rank."
By: Saskatchewan Indian
March 1989

Green Lake Indians Commemorate Signing of Adhesion to Treaty Six
By: Gloria Ledoux
March 1989

Onion Lake Band Opens Service Station
The March 10 grand opening of Northbridge Industries' Sunline Centre marked one more solid step toward economic self-sufficiency for the Onion Lake Indian Band. Chief Wallace Fox of the Band spoke with the quiet assurance of one who has been steadfastly implementing plan and is seeing the desired results, as he talked about the latest stage of the Band's economic development.
By: Betty Ann Adam
March 1989

A Growing Soul
Alcoholism is a disease: one of the most complex, damaging and least understood of illnesses. No part of our lives remain unaffected if the disease is present. Physical health deteriorates;emotional growth stops and can regress; psychological health diminishes and spiritual health can become non-existent. This is all true for the families, friends and working colleagues of an alcoholic as well as the alcoholic.
By: Bernelda Wheeler
March 1989

Traditional Cree Philosophy: Death, Bereavement and Healing
By: Linda Jaine & Louise Halfe
March 1989

Indian Women
For over eight years Mary-Ann Day Walker has been Chief of the Okanese Band near Fort Qu'Appelle.
By: Saskatchewan Indian
March 1989

Indian & Inuit Nurses Of Canada
By: Jean Cuthand Goodwill
March 1989

Rebirth Of Women Warriors
By: Winona Stevenson
March 1989

SIFC Enrollment Continues To Rise
For the eighth consecutive semester enrollment at the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College (SIFC) has increased.
By: Saskatchewan Indian
March 1989

Community Health Worker; Shirley McNab
From: Health and Welfare Canada
March 1989

Story Of A Crow Woman
In the days when the Blackfoot and the Crows were at war, continually attacking each other and taking horses from each other, there were small skirmishes at various places at unusual times of the day or night.
By: Stan Cuthand
March 1989

Chili for Children
"Chili for Children" is the story of on woman's dream and the community coming to her aid. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday children in Regina head to the Albert Scott Memorial Centre for a meal served up by Theresa Stevenson and her small army of helpers.
By: Doug Cuthand
March 1989 ]]>