Indigenous Peoples

PSAC members are urged to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day and to reflect on how we can all work to build a more respectful future together. 

RAPC Minutes - December 18, 2017

This summer, Canadians across the country will celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation. Publicly funded festivities will be held in every province and territory. Indigenous People of Turtle Island, however, will have quite a different perspective of this anniversary. For most Indigenous People, Canada Day serves as a reminder of 150 years of colonialism, Indian Residential Schools, treaties not honoured, and the Indian Act. On June 21, National Aboriginal Day, let’s set the stage for a different narrative.

This summer, Canadians across the country will celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation. Publicly funded festivities will be held in every province and territory. Indigenous People of Turtle Island, however, will have quite a different perspective of this anniversary.

Northern Saskatchewan Regional Aboriginal Peoples Circle 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Prince Albert Indian and Metis Friendship Centre, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan Proposed AGENDA 1. Call to order 2. Review Agenda 3. Review Financial Statements 4. Review Work Plan and Budget for 2017 5. Volunteers for “Rise Up” 6. National Aboriginal Day Events Please RSVP to Dave Beeds @ dabeeds@gmail.com

Northern Saskatchewan Regional Aboriginal Peoples Circle Meeting April 12th, 2017 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Prince Albert Indian and Metis Friendship Centre, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan In attendance: Dave Beeds, Chair of the committee Janette Husak Shauna Bighetty Louise Mardell, PSAC Saskatoon Regional Office Guest: Bev Boe Regrets: Paul Daigneault

Report of the Aboriginal Peoples Rep to the Prairie Region Council submitted for the January 2017 meeting. This report covers the period from the last PRC meeting.

Bill C-262 provides a framework for the federal government to ensure that the laws of Canada are in harmony with the U.N. Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

Report of the Aboriginal Peoples Rep to the Prairie Region Council submitted for the November 2016 meeting. This report covers the period from the last PRC meeting.

Application deadline is November 18, 2016 CLICK 'NEXT' TO BEGIN THE REGISTRATION PROCESS. This fall we will hold three NAPC courses for Aboriginal, Inuit and Métis members—one in Alberta (November 26-27), one in Saskatchewan (December 10-11) and one in Manitoba (December 4-5). This two-day course is for First Nation, Inuit and Métis members who have had little or no exposure to their union and would like to learn more about it.