Source: Daina Goldfinger, globalnews.ca, September 30th, 2021 One family had their well tested and it came back positive for E.coli. In Curve Lake First Nation, illnesses from what’s believed to be related to water quality have been so systemic that some people don’t believe reporting them would make a difference, according to the community’s chief.… Continue reading Bad Water Continues to Harm First Nations’ Health
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West Central Crisis & Family Support Centre Inc., To Deliver FIRST Program
The Ministry of Justice and Attorney General is introducing Family Intervention Rapid Support Teams (FIRST), a new initiative to support families in crisis. “The goal of the FIRST team is to connect families with immediate help and ongoing assistance,” Minister of Justice and Attorney General Gordon Wyant said. “We are pleased to introduce this program,… Continue reading West Central Crisis & Family Support Centre Inc., To Deliver FIRST Program
Network of Sask. Farmers Open Land to Indigenous People
Source: Brenden Purdy, globalnews.ca, July 19, 2021 Participating farms, and ranches will receive signs to erect on their land. The first Treaty Land Sharing Network sign was erected Thursday morning at the McCreary farm near Bladworth, Sask. The network is an alliance between farmers, ranchers and Indigenous land users throughout the province. The initiative is… Continue reading Network of Sask. Farmers Open Land to Indigenous People
Regina Beats Saskatoon In Covid Vaccine Race
Source: CTV News Saskatoon Staff ,saskatoon.ctvnews.ca, July 03, 2021 Mayor Clark will now have to lip sync and groove to the Last Saskatchewan Pirate—by Captain Tractor. SASKATOON — While the race was close, Regina’s mayor Sandra Masters is the winner of the #StickItToCovid mayoral challenge between Regina and Saskatoon. The challenge was to see which… Continue reading Regina Beats Saskatoon In Covid Vaccine Race
Stay Safe on Sask. Roads this Long Weekend!
With the July long weekend approaching and many people exploring the province, the Government of Saskatchewan is asking motorists to drive safely and take it slow in work zones. “After the events of the last year we are all excited to get the most out of our Saskatchewan summer,” Highways Minister Fred Bradshaw said. “Just… Continue reading Stay Safe on Sask. Roads this Long Weekend!
Yorkton RCMP Seek Assistance for “Gas and Dash”
Yorkton RCMP are asking for the public’s help in identifying these individuals who did a “gas and dash” that occurred on June 7th, 2021, at approximately 1:45 p.m. at a gas station on Palliser Way in Yorkton. After fueling up, the male pictured pretended to enter the store before turning around and walking to the… Continue reading Yorkton RCMP Seek Assistance for “Gas and Dash”
PM Trudeau’s Statement On the findings at the former Marieval (Cowessess) Residential School
Below is a statement by the Prime Minister on the findings around the former Marieval (Cowessess) Residential School in Saskatchewan. The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, issued the following statement on June 24th, 2021: “I am terribly saddened to learn that the remains of children had been found in unmarked graves near the former Marieval (Cowessess)… Continue reading PM Trudeau’s Statement On the findings at the former Marieval (Cowessess) Residential School
Resource Lists and Help Lines
In light of the discoveries of the estimated 751 unmarked graves on the grounds of the former Marieval Indian Residential School in Saskatchewan, below is a list of help lines and websites for anyone who may need it. Need Help? Are you in crisis or an emergency? If you are in an emergency, or… Continue reading Resource Lists and Help Lines
Residential School ‘Didn’t Get the Best Of Me’
Source: Bill Graveland The Canadian Press, globalnews.ca, June 11, 2021 “The most happiest moment I had was when I left there and … I wasn’t going back. I looked back and said, ‘Well, you didn’t get the best of me. I’m still alive. My spirit is still with me.’” Clarence Wolfleg remembers the day his… Continue reading Residential School ‘Didn’t Get the Best Of Me’
Lack of Funding for Piped Water Leaves Many First Nations in Sask. With Unreliable Tap Water
Source: Andrea Hill (Saskatoon StarPhoenix), Ryan Kessler (Global News Saskatoon) “If they would invest a little bit more money in the now on some of our issues, it would save them a lot of money in the long run,” says Peepeekisis Headman Colin Stonechild. The worst thing Perry Mcleod ever pulled out of a cistern… Continue reading Lack of Funding for Piped Water Leaves Many First Nations in Sask. With Unreliable Tap Water