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Fall 2004
2 IndianOutlook
Saskatchewan's
First Nations Calendar of Events
4 Messagefromthe Editor
5 Mary ClaireLedoux
6 U of S UnveilsIntegratedPlan
8 Profileof TiffanyStarchief
9 FSINYouthChampionships
10 TedWhitecalf
13 FSINSpecialInvestigations
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�Saskatchewan's First Nations
Calendar of Events
Nov. 11& 12, 2004
Nov. 23 & 24, 2004
FSIN Offices Closed for
Remembrance Day & First
Nations Unity Day
F.S.I.N. Treaty Governance
Exploratory Treaty Table
Nov.2004
Offices closed Nov. 10, 2004 at 5:00 pm
Offices re-open Nov. 15, 2004 at 8:30 am
Adaptive Computer Training
Nov. 14 - 16, 2004
For Friendship Centres, Tribal Councils,
First Nations & First Nations
Businesses. Personalized training
courses in MS Word, Excel, Access,
Powerpoint and FrontPage
Moose Jaw, SK
Mnemonic Enterprises
1-866-691-2881
James Tessier/Mark Campbell
info@mnemon .com
Nov.2004
Customized Computer Training
Provided to First Nations, Tribal
Councils, First Nations organizations &
businesses. Corporate training
solutions for MS Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook, &
computerized accounting programs
Saskatoon, Sask.
ViaTech Solutions
(306) 956- 0333 / 6133
Sylvia Gopher
sgopher@viatechsolutions.ca
Nov.1-3, 2004
"Bridges and Foundations Proiect
on Urban Aboriginal Housing"
CURA Conference
Quality Hotel
Saskatoon, SK
www.bridgesandfoundations.usask.ca/
conferences/ Mini Symposium
www.cmhc.ca
Nov. 10, 2004
Diversity in the Workplace
College Building - 2201 College Avenue
Regina, SK
Cathy Wheaton
(306) 585- 5853
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Connecting the O rganic
Community from the producer to the
consumer 1st Annual Conference
Centennial Auditorium
Saskatoon, SK
www.organicconnections.ca/index.html
Nov. 15, 2004
Office of the Treaty Com mi ssioner
Saskatoon, SK
Brenda Manitoken
(306) 667 - 1876
Nov. 25 - 26, 2004
Interviewing Techniquesfor
Supervisors
College Building - 2201 College Avenue
Regina, SK
Cathy Wheaton
(306) 585 - 5853
E-Recruitment
Nov. 25 & 26, 2004
College Building - 2201 College Avenue
Regina, SK
Cathy Wheaton
(306) 585 - 5853
"Managing the Media"
Nov. 17 -18, 2004
First Nations Vete rans Gathering
and Informa tiona l Session
presented by University of Winnipeg
Thompson, MB
ALI Inc.
(204) 940 - 1700
2005 seminars at www.alii.ca
Nov. 25 & 26, 2004
2004 Aboriginal Career Expo
Saskatoon Travelodge
Saskatoon, SK
Reta Guilbault
(306) 220-9468
Josephine Williams
(306) 956 - 6937
Prairieland Park
Saskatoon, SK
AboriginalJobs.Com
(306) 652 - 5630
Nov. 22 - 23, 2004
Customized Computer Training
Aboriginal Recruitment &
Retention Seminar
Provided to First Nations, Tribal
Councils, First Nations organizations &
businesses. Corporate training
solutions for MS Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook, &
computerized accounting programs
Saskatoon, Sask.
ViaTech Solutions
(306) 956 - 0333 / 6133
Sylvia Gopher
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College Building - 2201 College Avenue
Regina, SK
Cathy Wheaton
(306) 585 - 5853
Nov. 22 - 24, 2004
Families of the Millen nium 2004
Conference "Kids & Ca regi vers"
Civic Centre - 412 3rd St East
Meadow Lake, SK
The Northwest Friendship Center
(306) 236 - 3766
Dec. 2004
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FSIN Cultural Celebration and Powwow
Dec. 23, 2004 - Jan. 2, 2005
FSIN& InstitutionOffices Closed
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Offices re-open Jan. 3, 2005 at 8:30 am
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Searchand Showcase- Yorkton
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Yorkton, SK
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staff at the Saskatchewan Indian want to know what you
think. If you have any comments, questions or concerns
about this publication please don't hesitate to contact us .
The Saskatchewan Indian also invites your submissions. If you
have articles, photographs, artwork or letters to the editor give
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�Mary Claire Laurentia
LedOLIX BiographyByTerryledoux
ary was born on August 10, 1942 in lie a la Crosse,
Saskatchewan to the late Emile and Ernestine Iron.
She is a member of the Canoe Lake Cree Nation. Her father
was an excellent hunter who would often find employment
as a hunting guide to American hunters. Her 83-year old
mother is a traditional Cree homemaker who currently
resides at home.
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At the age of 7, Mary attended boarding school - first at
Beauval, then at Lebret where she graduated in 1962.
During 1963-64, she enrolled in the Saskatoon Teachers'
College where she successfully completed training which
certified her to teach elementary school.
In the fall of 1964, the Roman Catholic School at the Big
River First Nation needed a teacher - Mary accepted her
first teaching assignment!
She states that her first pay
cheque was $133.00.
In April 1965, she married Henry Ledoux, her husband of
39 years. They have 6 children - Ruth, Terry, Herb, Corrine,
Maureen and Barb, plus 12 grandchildren. She has taught
her children and a few of her grandchildren in the Nursery,
Kindergarten and Cree classes that she taught over the
years.
Throughout the next forty years, Mary taught at various
First Nation and Metis schools in Saskatchewan and
Alberta.
These communities
include Ahtahkakoop,
Beardy's & Okemasis, Big River, Canoe Lake, Ermineskin,
Mistawasis, O'Chiese, Patuanak, Pelican Lake, Pinehouse
Lake, Samson and Smc;!llboy Camp. Each community has
offered new experiences,
new friends and lasting
memories. Mary is grateful to the Creator for all ofthe gifts
He has blessed her with - family, friends and a long,
rewarding career.
Mary continues to teach another generation of First Nations
youth as she begins her final year of teaching. She feels
that being an educator is a very important role. She would
like to encourage people to keep learning, and to share the
gift of learning with others. Mary looks forward to spending
more time with her grandchildren
and her hobbies beading, gardening and traveling.
At the 2004 Mistawasis Pow Wow, a special was held to
honour her dedication and commitment to educating First
Nations youth. MC Howard Walker gave words of thanks
on behalf of the children that she taught. The drum group,
Southern Cree, sang the honour song while people
approached to give Mary and her family hugs and kisses
to express their gratitude.
The family, along with
Mistawasis Chief Daryl Watson and his wife Jeannette,
provided supper for the Elders and visitors. If you are a
former student of Mary's, please drop her a line at
Box 146
Leask, SK
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�After two years of extensive consultation, the University of
Saskatchewan approved its first-ever Integrated Plan, a
"framework for action". This plan will guide the University
to achieve its goal of being among the most distinguished
universities in Canada and the world.
T
he Integrated Plan is an attempt to engage the people of Saskatchewan with the University
and the University with the people, to forecast how it can be of greatest service and provide
the greatest benefit to Saskatchewan, to Canada, and to the world.
"The University will actively look to engage Aboriginal communities as we prepare to carry out
initiatives outlined in this plan," said George Lafond, Special Advisor to the University President.
"Within this plan there are many exciting, new initiatives that we know will have a positive impact
on both our Aboriginal students and our community partners. We want everyone who reads
Saskatchewan Indian to know that we welcome your feedback on the Plan. We also plan to
visit several communities throughout Saskatchewan to share the details and hear from you
directly," added Lafond.
The Integrated Plan combines academic and fiscal planning and treats the entire campus as
an organic unit, rather than as individual colleges and divisions functioning separately from
one another. It emphasizes change, collaboration, and community as the hallmarks for the
University's future, while recognizing the importance of current strengths.
Part of the planning process focused on establishing a set of strategic initiatives, which build
upon the University's stated Strategic Directions. Six areas of concentration were identified:
health; science, technology and society; environment; business and entrepreneurship, extending
community; and public policy. Success in these initiatives will move the institution closer to
the goal of establishing the University of Saskatchewan as one of Canada's top ten research
universities, dedicated to international standards, known for areas of academic preeminence,
and committed to the future of the Province of Saskatchewan.
The Integrated Plan also describes investment priorities and a series of academic and
administrative practices that need to be optimized to ensure the University makes the best use
of the resources available.
The Integrated Plan is exciting because it has a large Aboriginal component that will continue
to foster Aboriginal programming that has been successful in the past while at the same time
looks to grow in areas that the U of Sis not currently considered to be a leader. (It is important
to remember there are 1,800 students on campus this year who, through the University's selfidentification process, have identified and consider themselves to be Aboriginal.)
The challenge for the coming year is to ensure that the initiatives described in the plan are
developed and implemented so that the University continues to make a difference to its'
constituents, both locally and globally.
For more information on integrated planning and the University of Saskatchewan's 2003-07
multi year operating budget framework, including the Foundational Documents used in the
planning process, visit www.usask.ca/vpacademic/integrated-planning.
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Government
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Gouvernement
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What Canada'sNew Health Care
Investment Meansto Aboriginal Peoples
The Government of Canada recently committed an additional $700 million
over 5 years to meet the health needs of Aboriginal people, including
First Nations, Inuit and Metis, which brings the total investment to over
$10 billion. This additional money will be used to:
• Improve health services to better meet the needs
of Aboriginal peoples
• Increase the number of Aboriginal doctors, nurses
and other health professionals in Aboriginal communities
• Support health promotion
that focus on
and disease prevention
programs
• suicide prevention
• diabetes
• maternal and child health
• early childhood
development
In addition, the Prime Minister, Premiers and Aboriginal Leaders have
agreed on the need to develop a blueprint to improve health services
and improve the overall health of Aboriginal Peoples.
To obtain a copy of the "2004 Health Care 10-Year
Action Plan at a Glance", call 1 800 0-Canada
(1 800 622-6232) or, to see it on the web,
click www.canada.gc.ca/healthplan
Canada
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St~rchief
Tiffany is from the Mosquito First Nation and began
playing hockey at the age of 5. With the financial
assistance of Mosquito First Nation, she played minor
hockey in North Battleford. Although Tiffany's first choice
was goalie, her skills as a forward were not to be denied.
Her coaches encouraged Tiffany that forward was herforte
and where she belonged on the ice. With her new position
determined Tiffany began her hockey career. However,
hockey equipment often is the costly aspect of hockey and
Tiffany is especially thankful for her family's contribution
and special "THANKS'' to DAD!
Tiffany has 4 brothers and 1 sister. At 16 years old she
attends John Paul Collegiate II in North Battleford. Tiffany
recognizes the importance and value of an education and
works hard to improve her marks to ensure she achieves
her goals on and off the ice.
The position Tiffany plays on the ice is centre. When
Tiffany entered the Atom division, the players and the
coach awarded the position of captain to Tiffany, quite a
feat among Atom boys. At the Pee Wee level, she tried
out for the Barons AA lier I in North Battleford and was
selected for the team. Tiffany had played on both male
and female teams throughout her hockey career and when
a Fall2004
she was selected for the Tier 1 team, however it was
requested she focus her attention on the male team.
Though liffany had only played on a Boys Team that year,
she was invited to the Sask Can AAAS Female Pee Wee
Hockey tryouts . Invitations to this are usually reserved for
girls who play on a girl's team. Tiffany was selected for the
team and participated in tournaments in Winnipeg, Calgary
and Saskatoon~ Tiffany was only 13 at this time and was
advised not to try out for Team Saskatchewanfemale team
heading to Akwesasne for the National Aboriginal Hockey.
Athletes on this team were as old as 21. The realization
that this young lady was gifted in her skilJs was not yet
common knowledge.
The following year, Tiffany tried out for the team and was
selected to return to Akwesasne with Team Saskatchewan
for the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships . This
Team was comprised of Aboriginal players from across
Saskatchewan. Although Tiffany was the high scorer to
Team Saskatchewan at this tournament, she did not feel
her play was up to standard as she played wing for the
tournament. Regardless of her own evaluation of her play,
Tiffany was selected to attend the High Performance Camp
�in Ottawa, Ontario in the summer of
2003. This camp is only for elite
players across Canada.
Also in 2003, liffany played with the
team Battleford Sharks Female AA in
the Saskatoon league. In 40 games,
liffany had 51 goals, 39 assists and
22 penalty minutes. Tiffany again
tried out for Team Saskatchewan to
attend the National Aboriginal
Hockey Championships in Prince
George, BC.
Tiffany was selected to the team and
once proved herself as an elite
hockey player. In eight games, she
scored 14 goals, 8 assists with 8
penalty minutes. The chief scout of
Team Canada-Wally Koziak- ranked
liffany as the #1 female aboriginal
player in Canada. She once again
attended the High Performance
Camp in Ottawa for elite aboriginaf
hockey players.
This year, Tiffany was on the
Battleford Tribal Council team at the
2004 First Nation Winter Games in
Prince Albert and finished with a
silver medal in her category. Her
skills and abilities captured tbe
attention of the many there and as a
result she was featured on the Star
Phoenix sports page highlighting her
accomplishments.
Although Tiffany was unavailable for
the Sask Can AAA Summer Hockey
program tryouts, she was onoeagain
selected to participate in this
program again.
Tiffany continues to make sports an
integral part of her life and enjoys
other sports, including softball and
soccer. She played with-the Bantam
girls softball team for Saskatchewan
at the 2002 North American
Indigenous Games and received a
silver medal. She also plays softball
in North Battleford for the provincial
team.
Jn soccer, Tiffany has
participated in the First Nation
Games Program and won a gold
medal in 2003 and plays in many
tournaments with the LrttlePine First
Nation.
Tiffany continues to participate in tfie
sports she has a P,assion for and
proves herself as a role modelior all
youth in Saskatchewan.If""
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Championships
By Shirley Greyeyes McDonald
The Federation of Saskatchewan
Indian Nations Sport, Culture,
Youth and Recreation Department
has been working with First
Nations and Tribal Councils in
Saskatchewan to host provincial
sporting events designated as
championships. The annual
championships have been held for
adult categories in the sports of
hockey, soccer, softball, golf, slopitch with the sports of volleyball
and basketball being introduced
this year.
Part of the motive for introducing
this is a result of alternating the
Winter and Summer Games.
The championships are
held on the off year of
the First Nation
G~mes Program,
for example,
Summer
Games
sports are
held during
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no First Nation
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Summer
Games. This
provides all First Nations an
opportunity to further develop
their skills, abilities in team in a
competitive setting.
As well the implementation of the
FSIN Youth Championships
addresses the need to have more
youth participate in sporting
events. Traditionally, the Games
program takes the "best" athletes
from each First Nation however;
the actual participation on
a provincial basis is
extremely low.
By
encouraging the
Tribal Council
Coordinators and First Nation
Coordinators to work with each of
their athletes in these Games
sports, it allows the First Nations
to participate in developmental
programs that will teach the youth
the basics of each sport. By
learning the basics of each sport
at this level, it allows
the youth to develop
their skills in a safe
environment and
provides the building
blocks for further development
and the opportunity to participate
in .the Games program.
Recognizing the need to look at
sports not involved in the Games
program, the FSIN youth
championships have included the
sport of basketball as it has shown
a marked increase in participation.
Inclusion of other sports in the
FSIN Youth Championships will be
reviewed annually . Reviewing the
Championships provides the
S~ort, Culture, Youth & Recreation
Board the necessary information
required on assessing
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programs within their
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As in the First
Nation Games
Program,
• • education is a key
component for
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participation. The
1
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following for
participants in the
-Games Program are also
followed for all FSIN Youth
Championships. This includes full
time attendance in school, fair
play, following rules and
guidelines as set out by the FSIN
Sports, Culture, Youth &
Recreation Board.
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The FSIN Championships have
been held for the sports of
hockey, softball, slopitch, golf and
soccer in the adult category and
in softball for the youth
categories this year. All
Championships are hosted by
First Nations/Tribal Councils. If
Bids are not received for a
particular sport, those sports are
not held in that calendar year. /""
Saskatchewan
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By Patricia Schuster
Ted Whitecalf
When Ted Whitecalf was small,
he remembers always being
surrounded by the sounds of
drumming and singing and it
always
stayed
with
him.
However, he realized that singing
wasn't in the cards for him; he
did the next best thing and
opened up a recording studio to
begin producing the very music
he loved. And thus Sweet Grass
Records was born. e e e
In May of 1993 Whitecalf, member of the Sweetgrass First
Nation, officially opened the doors and began recording
music normally heard at pow wows and rounddances. Ted
recalls his motives, "Where I was working at the time they
weren't interested in taking music to a further level. So we
developed Sweet Grass Records to help fill a void and did
a proper job. We are a hotbed for talent in Saskatchewan
especially when it comes to music. We have more world
champions than anywhere else and for that reason we
wanted to continue working with the drum groups."
Whitecalf ensures he follows proper protocol when
recording any type of cultural components within any
songs or performances. "I respect that and it is not hard
for me to follow the boundaries and it has always been
told to me that is the natural law and I don't want to break
that law. I want things to be right in terms of cultural
protocol."
Ted Whitecalf has developed close relationships with the
singers and performers of Sweetgrass Records. When
asked if he could name a few up and comers, he didn't just
stop at one or two, the names just kept coming, each said
with a sound of pride in his voice. Whitecalf says the music
that Sweet Grass develops is crucial. "I think that part is
coming from the heart and I want to help
them out as much as I can. It is
so new to the groups and
Sweet Grass has
�been there for the groups who have
nominated to make it happen for them."
been
And happen it has. Right now, Sweet Grass is
just coming off the success of the Whitefish
Jrs. who won countrywide acclaim when they
took the stage with superstar Nelly Fertado
at the 2004 Juno Awards in Edmonton,
Alberta. Whitecalf says it was a huge event
for the Drummers and for himself. "I was
so proud of the group and it was such a
success for them. I think it really gave me
a 'don't stop here' mentality and I realized I
have so much to do. It is a big achievement.
I mean if they are successful, then we are
successful."
Two other groups he works with, the Young
Scouts and Delia and the Waskewitch Boys have
both been nominated for an award at the Sixth
Annual Canadian Aboriginal
Music Awards in
Toronto in late November. However for Whitecalf it
is not the awards and accolades that keeps him in this
business.
Whitecalf believes the recordings will be
important for the future. "I guess really what we are doing
here is we are recording these to preserve the language
and the music. There is going to be a big demand in the
future and I think we should see how far we can go in
terms of preserving our language and music."
Back in the first year of Sweet Grass Records, three records
were released. Since this time, approximately 200 albums
have been released. Requests for the music came from
within Canada but internationally as well, countries such
as France, Australia, Iraq. The recordings include studio
quality and live recordings. The work equals about 50
percent for one and 50 percent for the other type. Whitecalf
does prefer working in the studio just because as a
producer he has more control over the whole situation
and how the recording will sound.
Right now as a recording producer he definitely has a
favorite part. "Finishing off the final product, once your
done the whole thing and you see the finished product in
it's case and you see how happy the group is with what
they receive."
Part of the success of the finished products includes the
CD covers and it's incredible artistry. Much of the CD
covers have been designed and produced by Pamela
Whitecalf, daughter of Ted, who has won numerous
awards for her awe inspiring CD covers. A move Whitecalf
says is necessary to make the recordings marketable. "In
our way of doing things we need a good product with
good quality. If I go to the store to buy a CD and I am not
make a choice.
inside."
sure
of
the
artist, having
a nice cover can help me
The cover is beautiful as is the music
Ted Whitecalf first got his training in communications in
Toronto and has expanded on what he learned back then.
Whitecalf is taking his communications training to the next
level with Sweet Grass Records. It has become a multimedia business with the productions
of books,
photography, and graphic designing. And for Whitecalf it
is a natural progression. "It was just a hobby I was going
to do, but then it took a turn and became a full time job
and it has turned out to be a big thing. Sweet Grass is
branching out into print media and producing books for
the community and we have made the company versatile
in the area of communications."
Sweet Grass Records has a clear future panned out.
Whitecalf says they want to expand into other types of
music including a more contemporary scene. "We want
to continue working and promoting with some major
companies in the music scene especially with a young
population coming up. We would like to go into the open
market. Yes, hip hop too, right now we are having
meetings going on and we are not about to shut anything
out." Sound impossible? With Ted Whitecalf of Sweet
Grass Records at the buttons, anything is possible. /'
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�of Saskatchewan Indian Nations - Special
Investigations Unit (SIU). Its mandate is
to offer a First Nation focused complaints
process as an alternative to the current
mainstream complaints processes in
Saskatchewan. However, people may not
be aware of how much the SIU achieves
within the very limited amount of
financial resources it receives.
300,000
250 ,000
200,000
150,000
100,000
50,000
2002/2003
■
2003/2004
Indian Justice Commission
Sask . Justice
D
2004/2005
Heritage Canada
Since its inception in 2000, the SIU has
received over 3,500 calls and has opened
more than 900 files. This has been
accomplished with two dedicated and
hardworking full-time staff as well as one
part time administrative
staff.
In
comparison the Commission for Public
Complaints Against the RCMP, in 20022003 received a budget of$ 4.8 million
dollars, was staffed by 44 employees and
received
22
complaints
from
Saskatchewan with none of those being
First Nation.
The chart provides an overview of what
the SIU accomplishes in comparison to
the funds received over the past three
fiscal years. Note that the contributions
received by SIU have been largely
supplemented
by
First
Nations
themselves.
There is a significant
increase in the number of files and a
general decrease in SlU operational
funding. This unique investigative body
continues to gain local, regional, national
and international
acclaim
for its
commitment
to
excellence
and
dedication . .,
2002/2003
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Human Rights
2003/2004
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Corrections
2004/2005
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Education
�Saskatchewa
IndianInstitute
ofTechnologie
Introductio
The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies
(SIIT) has been designing, developing and delivering
training and education programs to First Nations
people in Saskatchewan since 1976. SIIT is a provincial
post-secondary institution governed by a Board of
Governors representative of the provincial First Nation
political organization, the Federation of Saskatchewan
Indian Nations (FSIN).
SIIT is Canada's largest Aboriginal post-secondary
institution.
Both First Nations and non-First Nations
governments
recognize the Saskatchewan Indian
Institute of Technologies. On July 1, 2000, the Province
of Saskatchewan recognized SIIT as a post-secondary
institution by way of the Saskatchewan Indian Institute
of Technologies Act (2000). This new legislation has
assisted First Nations students to transfer credits to
other post-secondary institutions and to have their
certificates and diplomas recognized by both First
Nations and non-First Nations employers.
SIIT delivers
programming
at nine permanent
campuses located throughout the province as well as
community-based training as requested.
�GrowthandOpportunity
SIIT maintains
its competitive
advantage
delivering
programs to aboriginal people over other academic and
training institutions through its close links with a youthful
Aboriginal community. It is well known that the Aboriginal
population represents the largest untapped labour force in
t he country. In each of the western Canadian provinces, the
Aboriginal population is younger than the general population
and is employed or actively seeking employment at near
equal or greater rates than the general population.
SIIT is on a dynamic growth curve. The institute must gear
up in response to the "boom bust and echo" demographic
that profiles a retiring baby boomer population and an
emergent First Nation population soon ready to enter
academic institutions in large numbers.
SIIT has been training First Nation people in the province of
Saskatchewan for the past 28 years. Since 1986 we have
graduated in excess of 7,000 students . However, the
emerging demographic of aboriginal youth could accelerate
this growth by 50% in the immediate future and closer to
100% over the next five to ten year segment.
Total enrollment figures for all of our programs since the
1996-97 to the 2000-01 Academic year has gone from 1,200
to 2,100 students. This represents an annual growth of
approximately
10% each year. Presently, we see the
percentage rate of growth for the current academ ic year to
remain the same.
Success
As a result of the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies Act (2000), the institution's academic credibility
has strengthened with both First Nations and non-First Nations organizations and has resulted in partnership
alliances and opportunities.
Such partnerships include CISCO Systems Canada, a leading technology
organization, partnering with SIIT in the establishment of a two-year Information Technology Program; the
Saskatchewan Construction Association partnering with SI IT which has provided opportunities for First Nations
trades people to obtain journeyman status; SaskTel, Saskatchewan's largest telecommunications
carrier, has
partnered with SIIT to establish the first and only First Nations Call Centre in North America; the University
of Victoria has partnered with SIIT in the development and delivery of a First Nations Child Care Program.
The SIIT industry partnerships ensure that the institute responds to market demand, such as in 2002, SIIT
established the Process Operation Technician- 4th Class Power Engineering Program. The goal was to meet
the pressing need for processors in Canada's oilfields and the natural resource sector. The program, complete
with an industry-standard lab, has been strategically located in the northern hub of industrial activity. The
partnership encompasses numerous large-scale industry partners and a department of the Federal Government,
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada.
Other opportunities that have enhanced the credibility of SIIT have been the transferability of credits and
programs to other Colleges and Universities throughout Canada. SIIT's Management Program has established
transferability to 46 Schools of Business in Canada.
In order to strategically mobilize Canada's Aboriginal youth into the labour force, SIIT will continue to focus
on developing collaborative corporate, industry and academic partnerships that will help SIIT continue to
strive to new heights of success. /'
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���"It's time to take back our streets." That was the main
messageat the 5th annualDay of Mourning heldSaturday
August 14, 2004 at PleasantHill Park in Saskatoon.
As the evening started, children ran and played around the
park with new white bears handed out by Shaw Cable.
Parents congregated atop a small hill hold ing small purple
candles, pinning on purple ribbons they received as they
entered the park. Some people grabbed a bookmarker with
a painted Butterfly on the front, which some say the colorful
depiction is meant to represent the beauty in life. The
weather was warm making it the perfect evening out. A
sharp contrast to the heavy heart many people carried with
them as they remembered victims of the sex trade. Some
in the crowd had family members or friends on the street,
others were there to support and remember the fallen.
The Day of Mourning started with speeches by local Elders,
Artwork by Loretta
activists and politicians . Each had a specific message meant
to encourage people to take a stand against the horrors of the streets including abuse, prostitution and addictions . Each speaker
was introduced by courageous young women who took the initiative to place themselves in the public eye and be a part of a
coming together of people working towards justice in the streets. At times the young women struggled with their words but
the look of courage in their eyes was undeniable, they were taking part in a gathering meant ensure the plights of their fellow
community members are known .
Honorable David Forbes, Saskatchewan 's Minister of Environment , was one of the noted speakers . He addressed the crowd
and called on all people to develop a sense of understanding of what happens on the streets. He expressed his concern and
was appalled by the abuse that goes on in areas within the community. He
asked all people to work together to stop the horrible cycle .
As the speeches wound down , the crowd gathered together, children ran to
their parents, and as a group they made their way into the streets, led by a
drum group and a police escort, the group made their way through the inner
streets where so much struggle and heartache exists. Once back at the park,
the candles were lit and placed on a table surrounded by sand, each
representing a light of hope meant to remember the lost victims to the streets.
Purple balloons where released into the sky perhaps to represent the freedom
from the streets .
Remembering Victims of the Sex Trade
Tuesda~August 14th, 2001
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
(2 1st Street and Avenue U South
or Pleasant Hi ll Schoo l if raining)
Some of the sponsors for the event included EGADZ, The Saskatoon
Downtown Youth Center, Working Group to Stop the Exploitation of Children,
Saskatoon Communities
for Children and the Provincial Government,
Department of Community Resources and Employment.
The message from the Day of Mourning is strong. Take back the streets. It
was encouraging to see the youth who were involved with the day from the
planning to the MC duties, to handing out the ribbons, candles and bookmarks .
Proudly Supported by
It is obvious their hard work and dedication to make known the plight of a
The Saskatoon
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sometimes forgotten segment of socie t y stems from a larger place in
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Downtown Youth
the Sexual Exploitation
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of Children
themselves . Something that many people may not ever have the chance to
understand . With youth who are willing to spend a Saturday night
Provincial Government
Saskatoon Commu nities
Department of Social Services
volunteering their time to plan an evening intended to bring light to individuals
for Chi ld ren
lost to the streets, it is obvious that they are taking the future in the right
Thanks to the manyvolunteeryouthwhohave workedhard to makethis day happen!
direction. /'
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�B0B B0YE~v
GayleneAnaquod
First Nations
University of
Canada said goodbye to long time
friend and faculty
member Bob Boyer.
Bob was a Professor
of Indian Art, and
Head of the Department of
Indian Fine Arts at the First
Nations University of Canada
when he passed away on
Monday, August 30, 2004.
He then told the story of a time when he was having coffee
with some friends and during coffee they discussed
sovereignty over education and self-determination. Little
did he and his companions know that they had an audience
and not long into the discussion she approached the table.
She explained she overheard the discussion and liked the
passion in the discussion surrounding a desire to have
"Indian control of Indian Education." She introduced
herself as Ida Wasacase and offered Bob the opportunity
to come and wo rk for the newly created Saskatchewan
Indian Federated College . Bob moved to Regina to develop
and deliver the Indian Fine Arts Program and remained
with the University since. When SIFC became First Nations
University of Canada in 2003, Bob was a Professor of Indian
Fine Art and Head of the Indian Fine Arts Department and
at the end of that year was the university's first employee
to achieve 25 years (continuous/no break) of service .
Bob is recognized around the world as an established
curator, an internationally
acclaimed painter and
installation artist. He was a virtual renaissance man in his
efforts within the Aboriginal community using a variety of
media in his art to tell his stories; stories from personal
experiences , reflections of social issues, and symbols of
spiritualism. He was best known for his 80's works known
as the Blanket Statements, where he used blankets as a
painting surface upon which he presented critical views
of the effects of non-Indian influences on Indian people,
the land and the spirit world .
Bob was also an accomplished pow wow dancer and
performer. His artistic talents expanded to the designing,
sewing and beading of his own pow wow costumes (and
that of his sons) which he wore when he travelled around
the world performing and dancing. He had been a member
of the University's pow wow since the early days, held
annually each April in Regina. Bob was respected and
considered a very valuable member of the pow wow
committee. Bob loved to dance and travel to pow wows.
Each summer he travelled weekends with family and
friends to pow wows throughout
Canada and the United States.
In an interview with Bob in early 2003, Bob was asked how
he came to SIFC, now known as the First Nations
University of Canada. He answered, "It was a matter of
being in the right place at the right time." In 1978 the
Saskatchewan Indian Cultural College was responsible for
the Indian Art program.
However, in 1976 when the
Saskatchewan Indian Federated College was established
the Indian Art program came with it.
Bob and his wife Ann were married
for 34 and 1/2 years and have two
sons, Bob Boyer (Margaret) Jr. and
Jonah Boyer and two grandchildren,
Alice and Isidore, who were a great
joy in his life. /'
Bob Boyer maintained and made known his cultural and
spiritual beliefs throughout his life - his personal life, his
work, his paintings, his teachings, even within his pow
wow outfits. His spirituality and faith is evident in his art.
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Bob shared his commitment to the university and to
Indigenous peoples. Bob explained that he could not, in
all previous jobs, come to fully accept his role within these
organizations. "My personal commitments and values
were not in sync 'with that of my employers, " he shared .
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�Residential
schools
permanent
have
had
a
impact on First Nations
people since their creation. Though
residential
schools
are
not
1n
existence anymore, their legacy still
continues to be a dark shadow for
many First Nations people.
First Nation
residential
disregard
people that attended
schools were forced to
their traditions,
beliefs and language.
many
of
Many
those
values,
In addition,
that
attended
residential schools suffered physical,
mental and sexual abuse.
The effect of residential schools has also affected those
who did not attend. Intergenerational
trauma from
residential
schools
has impacted
families
and
communities.
Alcohol and drug abuse, trust issues,
suicide, depression are but a few symptoms of the
effects of residential schools. Coping and overcoming
the residential experience is now the task First Nation
people and communities are working towards.
On August 3-5, 2004, the George Gordon First Nation
hosted a national residential school gathering aptly
titled, "Moving
Beyond".
The objective
of the
conference
was "to share, network,
empower,
understand and make informed decisions with respect
to the process many survivors are embarking on". The
gathering was open to all people who have been
affected by the residential school experience either
personally or professionally.
The conference was opened with remarks from
gathering organizer and George Gordon councillor
Eddie Bitternose, George Gordon Chief Glen Pratt, FSIN
Chief Alphonse Bird and co-chairs of the gathering
George Gordon members Ivan McNabb and Connie
Gordon.
Following their remarks an honourary eagle staff was
brought into the gathering. The eagle staff had seven
feathers to recognize the bravery of the seven Gordon's
residential school survivors who brought out their
�experiences
through
a lawsuit.
The
honourary eagle staff was placed in the main
area of the gathering and remained there for
the entirety of the gathering.
More than 400 delegates came to participate
in the gathering.
Workshops and plenary
sessions
included
a variety
of topics
including
discussions
about
future
generations,
protection
of First Nation
languages, managing emotions and the
present role of the Anglican Church.
The topic of residential schools often brings
up a number of emotions, many of them
negative. To ensure the participants felt safe, therapists
were on hand for any counseling required. However
the mood was not always somber, true to First Nation
spirit there was lots of laughter, visiting and sharing.
On the first night of the gathering a silent auction was
held with the proceeds to go to the Moving Beyond
Foundation.
The Moving Beyond Foundation is a
newly established foundation that assists people in
healing and recovering from their residential school
experiences and offers a wellness program.
The gathering closed with comments by Chief Glen
Pratt, Gathering Coordinator
George Gordon and
Councillor Eddie Bitternose.
Each spoke about the
strength of people and in turn a community to move
beyond the negative experiences and being able to
provide for a brighter
future for First Nations
generations to come.
To conclude, a human bridge was formed by all in
attendance to pass through as a symbol of moving
beyond.
The commitment
to move beyond was
demonstrated by those who participated and those
who sponsored this well-timed
and well-planned
gathering.
The impact of residential school will be
always be part of First Nations history, but through
gatherings such as this it is evident that healing has
begun.;'
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Photos by Bonnie Leask
�PROFILE: Jim Miller, Canada
Research
Chair
1n NativeNewcomer
Relations at the
University of Saskatchewan.
When it was first published
in 1989, Skyscrapers
Heavens was acclaimed as the first comprehensive
Indian-white
Hide the
account of
relations in Canada . Now in its third edition, the
book by University of Saskatchewan history professor Jim Miller
addresses
a question
that continues
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to haunt us, "how did
�"I started research in the field of Native-newcomer relations
because I was perplexed by what I saw around me," Miller
says. "Like most Canadians who think about the matter today,
I wondered why things were so messed up, why were
relations so bad between us, why do Aboriginal communities
very often have such serious socio-economic
and health
problems? How did it get like this?"
That was when Miller moved away from the study of FrenchEnglish relations, which had been his field since university,
and into the complex world of Native-newcomer history. In
the 21 years since, he has redefined the field. His appointment
as Canada Research Chair is the latest proof of his
international reputation as one of the area's leading scholars.
"I probably would not have chosen this
field if I hadn't lived in Saskatchewan
since 1970, and if I hadn't spent a
year in Japan in 1982-83."
Oddly, it is the year in Japan that is key.
"I was trying to figure out the culture, so I read some books
on Japanese sociology . More and more, I noticed the
importance of schooling and socialization in shaping the
younger generation. It made me wonder. I'd seen lots of
references in Canadian historical literature about residential
schools, but nothing in any depth. That's where I started,
with the history of residential schooling ."
understanding how the problems or challenges got to be as
they are," Miller says.
His second book in 2004, Reflections on Native-Newcomer
Relations: Selected Essays, is a collection of some of his
finest essays on Native people in Canada. Early reviews
confirm that these essays "embody both careful attention to
sources as well as great historical imagination." Some have
been widely cited by scholars for years, others will find the
wider audience they deserve for the first time.
"My research on residential schooling and, most significantly,
on the Saskatchewan treaties made it clear to me how much
ignorance and misunderstanding exists, at both the scholarly
and general levels, on the critically important topic of treatymaking in Canada," Miller says. "The Canada Research Chair
gives me an opportunity to continue to explore that theme
by researching and writing a comprehensive
history of
treaties between Indians and the Crown in Canada."
To date, the U of S has been awarded $18.5 million to support
19 Canada Research Chairs which cover a broad range of
areas. ,r
It took Miller more than 10 years to research and write the
book, but when it was published in 1996, Shingwauk's Vision:
A History of Native Residential Schools met with critical
success. It continues to be cited by the media in articles on
residential school issues, and has established Miller as a
respected consultant on residential school issues.
While Shingwauk's Vision was a work-in-progress,
Miller
researched and wrote Skyscrapers Hide the Heavens and the
companion volume, Sweet Promises: A Reader on IndianWhite Relations in Canada. Both have been adopted as
required books for History and Native Studies courses at
several Canadian universities.
In 2000, Bounty and Benevolence: A History of Saskatchewan
Treaties appeared. This work, co-authored with Arthur J. Ray
of the University of British Columbia and Frank Tough of the
University of Alberta, was originally commissioned by the
Hon. David Arnot, Treaty Commissioner for Saskatchewan.
Initially it appeared as a report for the Commissioner, who
incorporated its findings into his Statement of Treaty Issues:
Treaties as a Bridge to the Future in 1998. After revision, it
appeared as a book.
In the last year, Miller has written two more books. Lethal
Legacy: Current Native Controversies in Canada attempts to
give the historical background to difficult contemporary
issues such as Aboriginal identity, self-government, treaties,
land claims, and assimilation policies and their impact.
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�Saskatchewan
Indian Cultural
Centre
T
he Federation of Saskatchewan Indians established a
task force on First Nations education in 1969. This task
force identified the need to establish a First Nations
controlled Cultural Education Centre in Saskatchewan.
Three years later, in 1972, the Saskatchewan Indian
Cultural Centre came into being.
The mission of the Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Centre
(SICC) is to strengthen and support the overall First Nations
education and cultural awareness of First Nations people.
The SICC serves as a centralized education and cultural
resource centre for the First Nations of Saskatchewan.
However, while the focus of the Centre is on First Nations
of Saskatchewan, many of our activities and programs
benefit non-First Nation people. An example of this is our
cross-cultural program, which has provided workshops
and training materials to the general public.
The Centre has many objectives. We assist in the
development of traditional and contemporary cultural skills
of First Nations people. The Centre promotes crosscultural awareness of First Nations peoples' historic and
current role in Canadian society. We provide a First
Nations resource base for Bands and school systems to
draw upon so that First Nations children may accurately
inherit the values and traditions of their heritage. The
Centre conducts and facilitates research on First Nations'
heritage and cultures; and above all, we work under the
principle of respect, and promote the inherent sovereignty
of First Nations and their Governments as recognized by
the Royal Proclamation
(1763) and confirmed by the
Treaties and Constitutional relationships .
In the area of language and culture, the Centre 's principle
mandate is to serve as a centralized cultural resource
centre for the Dene, Woodland Cree, Swampy Cree, Plains
Cree, Nakawe, Dakota, Nakata, and Lakota First Nations of
Saskatchewan
and
to
facilitate
cross
cultural
understanding. The Centre's objectives include:
• Preservation of Saskatchewan First Nations
languages, cultures, arts, artifacts, and histories.
• To promote the retention and revitalization of
Saskatchewan First Nations languages, cultures,
and traditional arts.
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• To serve as a central repository for information
and objects pertaining to the languages, cultures,
arts, history, and current affairs of Saskatchewan
First Nations.
• To serve as a centralized Saskatchewan First
Nations
information
source for educators,
students, and citizens in general and to facilitate
research on Saskatchewan First Nations topics.
• To facilitate the advancement of cross-cultural
awareness
and communications
between
Saskatchewan's
First Nations and society in
general.
• Fostering the development of Saskatchewan
First Nations
Bilingual/Bicultural
Education
programs and assisting education authorities in
building their capacity to deliver such programs.
• Research, develop, produce, and distribute
Saskatchewan First Nations content instructional
and resource materials in print, audio, video, and
multi-media formats, which are pedagogically
sound and linguistically, culturally and historically
accurate.
• To advocate the preservation
First Nations
languages, cultures, arts, artifacts, and history,
First Nations cultural resource management,
development
of First Nations
community
education systems, the advancement of First
Nations Arts and Cultural Industries, First Nations
access to information and library services and
building the capacity of First Nations cultural
institutions.
In addition to our mandate responsibilities, the SICC has
undertaken numerous initiatives that have expanded its
range of services. These include the SICC label, which is
well known in the recording and film industries.
The
Centre is fully recognized as a publishing house. A
storefront, catalog, the internet and displays are used to
market the more than 1100 products the Centre has
produced . Storefront hours are from 8:30 to 4:30 Monday
through Friday.
One of the largest First Nations content libraries in Canada
is maintained by the Centre. The public may access the
Centre's library and information services Monday through
�Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Information services and
the library catalogue can also be accessed through the
Centre's website sicc.sk.ca.
The Centre's website is designed to serve as a resource for
compiling and sharing information related to the language,
culture, arts, history, and current affairs Saskatchewan First
Nations.
Through workshops and cultural events the Centre strives to
enhance
cultural
awareness
and advance
cross-cultural
understanding among First Nations and non-First Natio~s citizens.
The Centre also entertains contracts pertaining to cultural services, ,
resource materials dev~lopment, instructional services, translation
·
and interpretation and dther technical assistance.
The Centre has a fairly extensive collection of First Nations artifacts
and works of art. A substantial display, representative of the collection,
is maintained in the Centre's permanent exhibits gallery. Work of
various artists and artisans are featured in the Centre's temporary
exhibits gallery. The gallery is open for public viewing, during regular
working hours. There is no admission fee charged and tours of the
Centre are given on request.
The Centre has been mandated by the Legislative Assembly of the
Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations to establish a Museym
to house the Centre's collections and artifacts. This is a major
initiative that will allow the Centre to more effectively showcase
the art, culture and history of Saskatchewan's First Nations.
The future also holds many challenges and issues for the Centre.
With our Elders taking the lead role, the Centre will continue to
develop meaningful programs and services that are required
by our First Nations. In moving forward and in consultation
with our communities, the Centre will continue to adapt and
enhance current programs, services, and educational
resource materials to the First Nations of Saskatchewan.
We continue to update both our technological and Internet
capacity. This will enable the Centre to provide cultural
and educational information more cost effectively and
efficiently. Current plans include a permanent home for
our institution
including our artwork and artifact
collection and we are also working toward becoming
more visible in First Nations communities and to the
public, in general.
Finally, we welcome all to come and visit with us.
We offer tours of our gallery and facilities. Come
and share our future ,r
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�ROBERTMcCOY AWASIS
A SOLDIER
By Bonnie Leask
h underchild
First
Nation
hosted
its
125th
Commemorative
Pow wow on August 14-15, 2004.
Many people on the pow wow trail came out and took
part in the Pow wow while enjoying nice weather.
Dignitaries in attendance included Thunderchild's Acting
Chief Norman Moyah and its Council members, FSIN 1st
Vice Chief Morley Watson and 3rd Vice Chief Delbert
Wapass, a member of the Thunderchild First Nation.
T
At the Saturday evening grand entry, Thunderchild First
Nation recognized and honoured the many First Nation
veterans. Many First Nation veterans were on hand, as
well as the Bold Eagle Troupe from Wainwright, Alberta
were on hand to provide a demonstration.
Robert McCoy Awasis, member of the the Thunderchild
First Nation and the Marine Corps of the United States
Military participated in the Saturday evening grand entry.
Robert is great grandson to George Horse, the oldest
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living veteran of the Thunderchild First Nation. George
Horse served in World War II and was one of the first to
land in France on D-Day. Robert and his great grandfather
were both on hand and recognized for their respective
roles in the military.
You have to have goals.
When you set a goal, stick
with it 100% and strive high!
Robert was born in South Texas and spent most of his
youth living in various cities in both America and Canada.
He enlisted in the Canadian Army when he was 17 years
old however desired chang-e. Therefore he headecl back
to Texas and enlis\ed in the United States Military Marine
Corps.
�Th rough his training, Robert has learned
many skills, abilities and lessons.
His
deployments have included countries such
as Malta, Tunisia, Italy, Portgual, Spain,
Crotia and Turkey. During his overseas
assignments,
Robert speaks about the
excitement
of visiting
and seeing new
countries.
With equal excitement, Robert speaks highly
of his family and his close connection with
them. During the interview, a number of
times Robert's cousins would approach for
some good old teasing. Robert said, "Family
is very important, especially when you have
to travel. In my travels, I would see families
together and would feel lonely and miss my
family. I value the opportunity to spend time
with them when I can."
For members of the United States Military,
particularly
in the past three years, the
chance of being assigned to Iraq is expected.
Like many other military members, Robert
was sent to Kuwait in January 2003 for the
possible invasion of Iraq. In Iraq, Robert
belonged
to the 2nd Reconnaissance
Battalion and his (mission) training included
gathering intelligence about specific areas
and forwarding it to fellow marine units in
preparation of the anticipated conflict.
He explains that his time in Iraq was difficult
however he completed his mission. In July
2003, Robert
returned
stateside
and
undertook another role with the Marine
Corps, training other troops for assignment
in Iraq. Robert is still active with the Marine
Corps and received a medal for good
conduct
for his Iraq assignment
and
currently holds the post of Sergeant.
When asked if he had any message he
wanted to pass on, he had a simple and
straightforward message, "You have to have
goals. When you set a goal, stick with it 100%
and strive high!" /'
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Saskatchewan Indian Magazine
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First Nations--Saskatchewan--Periodicals
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Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations
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1970/2011
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English
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Saskatchewan
1970/2011
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The <em>Saskatchewan Indian</em> was the official publication of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations and served as an effective communication vehicle for the First Nations in the province of Saskatchewan between 1970-2011. It provided coverage of people, issues and events both entertaining and informative throughout First Nation communities. The magazine was distributed to all First Nation communities in Saskatchewan and to all First Nation groups, organizations and institutions throughout the duration of its publication.
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Saskatchewan Indigenous Cultural Centre<br />#305 - 2555 Grasswood Road East<br />Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7T-0K1<br /><br />Phone: (306) 244-1146<br />Email: library.services@sicc.sk.ca<br />Website: <a href="https://www.sicc.sk.ca/" target="_blank" title="Saskatchewan Indigenous Cultural Centre" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.sicc.sk.ca/</a>
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Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 34, no. 4 (Fall 2004)
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Contents:
Message from the Editor
Mary Claire Ledoux
U of S Unveils Integrated Plan
Profile of Tiffany Starchief
FSIN Youth Championships
Ted Whitecalf
FSIN Special Investigations Unit
Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies
Whitefish Jrs.
Day of Mourning
Remembering Our Friend Bob Boyer
Moving Beyond
Jim Miller
Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Centre
Robert McCoy
A Baby's Love
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Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations
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Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations
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2004
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Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations
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In Copyright
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PDF
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English
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Text
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Saskatchewan
2004
Subject
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Indigenous peoples--Saskatchewan--Periodicals
Bob Boyer
Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies
Saskatchewan Indigenous Cultural Centre