Saskatoon

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Education

Aboriginal Students' Centre

Nurtures Aboriginal student achievement by providing support services to all students who self-declare as being of Aboriginal ancestry at the University and who register with the Centre.

Source: University of Saskatchewan

College of Agriculture and Bioresources Aboriginal Bursaries

These bursaries are open to students of Aboriginal descent, who are entering or continuing their studies pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree or a Diploma in Agriculture.

Source: University of Saskatchewan

Cyril Tobias Memorial Aboriginal Awards

Based on financial need and academic merit, these awards are open to undergraduate or graduate Aboriginal students who were born in Manitoba, Saskatchewan or Alberta.

Source: University of Saskatchewan

Diana Leis Bursary

This scholarship is open to Aboriginal students who are residents of northern Saskatchewan and have completed at least one year of study in any program at University of Saskatchewan.

Source: University of Saskatchewan

Education and Training Secretariat

Provides technical assistance and support to the Saskatchewan Indian Education and Training Commission (SIETC) and the FSIN Executive Member with the education portfolio.

Source: Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations

Edward Wolstein Memorial Fund

This scholarship is open to students of Canadian aboriginal descent who are entering or continuing their studies in any undergraduate degree program at the University of Saskatchewan.

Source: University of Saskatchewan

First Nations University of Canada

Offers undergraduate and graduate degrees within an environment of Indian culture and history combining First Nation-oriented and standard areas of study in all programs.

Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research

Promotes the renewal and the development of Métis culture through research, materials development, collections and the distribution of those materials and the development and delivery of Métis-specific educational programs and services.

Investors Group Business Awards in Commerce

This award is offered to an aboriginal student who is working towards a Bachelor of Commerce degree and has a minimum of 65% average in the previous regular session.

Source: University of Saskatchewan

Loretta Roe Bursary(s)

This award is open to Aboriginal students who have completed at least one year of study in any undergraduate degree program at the University of Saskatchewan.

Source: University of Saskatchewan

Métis Cultural Development Fund

Seeks to fund activities that preserve, strengthen and transmit Métis culture and traditions in Saskatchewan.

Source: SaskCulture Inc.

Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies

SIIT serves First Nations adults by providing vocational and technical employment programming, as well as educational services for continued career growth.

Source: Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies

Saskatoon Campus

Offers students and staff the opportunity to learn and work in an environment of strong cultural support.

Source: First Nations University of Canada

Treaty Education for Kindergarten to Grade 6

The Treaty Education committee of the Saskatoon Catholic Schools has developed kits for Kindergarten to Grade six to help teachers incorporate treaty education into their programs.

Source: Saskatoon Catholic Schools

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Friendship Centres

Saskatoon Indian and Metis Friendship Centre

Improves the quality of life of Aboriginal people in an urban environment by supporting self-determined activities which promote Aboriginal culture distinctiveness, and which respect equal access to and participation in Canadian society.

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Health and Social Services

Aboriginal Health Strategy

Source: Saskatoon Health Region

Infinity House

Briefly describes Infinity House, a non-profit charitable organization that is dedicated to providing long-term housing for single Aboriginal mothers and their children in a safe secure environment.

Source: Shared Learnings on Homelessness

Saskatoon Addiction Services Center

Source: Métis Addictions Council of Saskatchewan Inc.

STC Health and Family Services

Non-profit corporation that works toward improving the equality of life of Aboriginal children, youth and families by providing prevention and support services.

Source: Saskatoon Tribal Council Online

White Buffalo Youth Lodge

Improves the quality of life and health for children, youth and young adults and their families in the inner city through integrated, holistic support services and programs.

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Housing and Infrastructure

Bridges and Foundations Project on Urban Housing

This project is based in Saskatoon and works to develop culturally supportive communities and quality affordable housing options.

Cress Housing Corporation

Provides affordable and adequate housing for First Nations persons in the city of Saskatoon and develops other strategies including home ownership.

Source: Saskatoon Tribal Council Online

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Justice and Policing

Community Justice Program

The Community Justice Program has the mandate to provide Restorative Justice Programming to five of its seven member First Nations.

Source: Saskatoon Tribal Council

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Language, Heritage and Culture

Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Centre

The SICC promotes and enhances the cultural values and traditions of the First Nations of Saskatchewan, and strengthens and supports the overall Indian education and cultural awareness of Indian people.

Urban Aboriginal Community Grant Program

This program provides grants for projects that will increase access to and assist in the development of sport, culture and recreation programs and leadership opportunities for First Nations.

Source: Government of Saskatchewan; Community Initiatives Fund

Wanuskewin Heritage Park

Wanuskewin's mission is to operate, on a sustainable basis, a world recognized Heritage Park under the leadership and guidance of First Nations people.

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Services and Directories

STC Urban First Nation Services

Both their downtown urban office and their Family Services, link with other agencies, organizations and all levels of governments on behalf of urban First Nation to access information and to advocate for services.

Source: Saskatoon Tribal Council Online

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