For Immediate Release April 25, 2019 MEDIA RELEASE: COUNCIL ADVOCATES FOR TREATY RECOGNITION AND IMPLEMENTATION WITH FEDERAL MINISTER OF INDIGENOUS SERVICES Saskatoon, SK, Treaty 6 Territory - “Our Council welcomed the opportunity to meet today with federal Indigenous Services Minister Seamus O’Regan at a meeting in Saskatoon” said Roy Petit, Chief of the Beardy’s & … Continue reading Council advocates for Treaty recognition and implementation with federal minister of Indigenous Services
Pimacihowin House Recipient Named
For Immediate Release November 6, 2018 MEDIA RELEASE: PIMACIHOWIN HOUSE RECIPIENT NAMED Beardy’s & Okemasis’ Cree Nation, Treaty 6 Territory – For the first time in nearly 10 years, a new home is being awarded to an eligible recipient of the Beardy’s & Okemasis’ Cree Nation. Construction began on the Pimacihowin House, which was fully … Continue reading Pimacihowin House Recipient Named
New investments for Indigenous tourism, training and business development in Saskatchewan
For Immediate Release October 30, 2018 New investments for Indigenous tourism, training and business development in Saskatchewan Whitecap Dakota Nation, Treaty 4 Territory- Indigenous tourism and business development present significant growth opportunities for the Canadian economy. In all sectors, increasing the participation of Indigenous business leads to better outcomes for all Canadians. Today, the Honourable Mélanie … Continue reading New investments for Indigenous tourism, training and business development in Saskatchewan
9 new homes, more on the way!
For Immediate Release October 26, 2018 9 NEW HOMES, MORE ON THE WAY! Beardy’s & Okemasis’ Cree Nation, Treaty 6 Territory – It’s been nearly a decade since the Beardy’s & Okemasis’ Cree Nation has been in a position to build homes on the First Nation, but according to Councillor Edwin Ananas, 9 new homes … Continue reading 9 new homes, more on the way!
Council Welcomes Indigenous Services Canada Decision: Co-Management No More!
For Immediate Release March 1, 2018 COUNCIL WELCOMES INDIGENOUS SERVICES CANADA DECISION: CO-MANAGEMENT NO MORE! Beardy's & Okemasis' Cree Nation, Treaty 6 - “This is incredible news to receive! After nearly 15 years, the Beardy’s & Okemasis’ Cree Nation is under Co-Management no more!” exclaimed Chief Roy Petit. In a letter addressed to Chief & Council … Continue reading Council Welcomes Indigenous Services Canada Decision: Co-Management No More!
Updated Community Development Plan Released
For Immediate Release January 23, 2018 UPDATED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN RELEASED Beardy's & Okemasis' Cree Nation, Treaty 6 - "We have worked tirelessly with community members and our partners on this project, we have conducted the most extensive outreach in the history of our Nation; and through the Community Development Initiative, today, Jasna and I are … Continue reading Updated Community Development Plan Released