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Documentary explores history of forced farming on Peepeekisis Cree NationA documentary explores the File Hills Farm Colony on the Peepeekisis Cree Nation, where students at nearby residential schools were hand-picked and forced to farm.CanadaNov 22, 2023
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Lack of funding for piped water on First Nations in Sask. means some on reserves can’t drink from their tapsSome First Nations in Saskatchewan get unreliable water from cisterns, despite a desire to install low-pressure pipe distribution systems.InvestigationsFeb 23, 2021
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Peepeekisis Cree Nation opens cannabis dispensary to boost local economyFollowing approval from members and elders, the Peepeekisis Cree Nation started developing their own cannabis laws and regulations.CannabisFeb 16, 2020
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Saskatchewan leaders look to implement First Nations policing after stabbing tragedySaskatchewan Indigenous leaders push the governments to act on First Nations on-reserve policing following the mass killings in James Smith Cree Nation.CanadaSep 13, 2022
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Federal government apologizes to Peepeekisis Cree Nation for File Hills Colony SchemeThe federal government apologizes to the Peepeekisis Cree Nation for a plan that appropriated lands without consent and relocated residential school grads to the community to farm.CanadaAug 3, 2022
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Colten Boushie documentary examines history of racism, oppression on the Prairies"Nipawistamasowin: We Will Stand Up" makes its world premiere Thursday as the opening-night film for the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival.CanadaApr 23, 2019
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Peepeekisis Cree Nation, federal government reach settlement in colony specific claimPeepeekisis Cree Nation Chief Francis Dieter said the settlement was reached after decades of denials and opposition by the government and the judicial system.CanadaAug 11, 2021
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‘We’re people’: A look inside Saskatoon’s Emergency Wellness CentreSTC Chief Mark Arcand said the wellness centre has only been at the new location for about 22 days, but it's already a better environment than the downtown location.CanadaDec 22, 2022
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Prairie farmers, communities tackle floodingPrairie farmers, communities tackle flooding as more declare emergencies.CanadaJul 4, 2014
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Reconciliation Regina launches community action planReconciliation Regina has unveiled its community action plan to facilitate local truth and reconciliation initiatives.CanadaAug 12, 2020
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Saskatchewan government gives more funding to Indigenous police programsThe government of Saskatchewan is giving more funding to File Hills and FSIN's SIU. Both programs are aimed at helping First Nations people.CanadaMar 8, 2023
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Statue of former residential school principal to be removed from Lebret, Sask. cemeteryStar Andreas set up camp near the statue Monday and said she wasn't leaving until it was removed. On Thursday, she received a call from the archbishop saying the process had begun.CanadaJun 11, 2021
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Regina-based program takes an artistic approach to First Nations suicide preventionActing Out! But in a Good Way has been working with kids in First Nations' schools for five years, and is looking to expand its reach.CanadaApr 15, 2016
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Pope Francis says pain of Canada’s residential school survivors felt ‘like slaps’The Catholic Church has to face up to its responsibility for institutions that abused children and tried to erase indigenous cultures, the pope said Wednesday.CanadaAug 3, 2022