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The 2006 First Nations Winter Games took place in Regina from April 16 to 21, giving young athletes from across the province a chance to meet and compete.

The games were hosted by Gordon First Nation but were held in nearby Regina to take advantage of the state-of-the-art sporting facilities in the city.

Athletes competed in hockey, volleyball, broomball and badminton, as well as in one demonstration sport-basketball. They also had an opportunity to take part in cultural and social events during their stay.

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When many people hear the words "mining" and "Saskatchewan" they tend to think of uranium. And that makes sense. After all, Saskatchewan is the world's largest producer of uranium, responsible for about 30 per cent of the world supply.

But mining in Saskatchewan is about so much more than just uranium.

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The 13th annual report on Aboriginal participation in mining in Canada was released on April 19. The document, prepared by the Intergovernmental Working Group Sub-committee on Aboriginal Participation in Mining, focuses on ways in which Aboriginal communities benefit from mining and on what the mining industry can do to help maximize those benefits.

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Since she first burst upon Saskatchewan's entertainment scene, Andrea Menard has proven herself to be a woman of many talents. But whether she's singing, acting on stage, in movies or for television, or writing songs or plays, she is first and foremost a storyteller.

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Ever since he was a young child of three or four, Phil Lafreniere has had an interest in art. Now in his fifties, he uses his artistic talents to create paintings and carvings that allow him to express his creativity and his connections to his culture and his family. But the images he creates in paint and wood also reflect the life he's lived during those intervening years-a life that was often hard and filled with challenges and hardships he's worked hard to overcome.

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An exhibit of traditional Indigenous art created by some of Saskatchewan's most gifted artists is going on the road, giving people living outside of Regina and Saskatoon a chance to view the diverse collection of works.

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The University of Regina is launching a new program that will help students develop an understanding of Indigenous health needs.

The bachelor of health studies (BHS) is the only undergraduate health studies degree program offered in western Canada. But what makes it even more unique is its focus on Aboriginal health.

Every student enrolled in the four-year degree program will take five Indigenous health classes and may choose an additional four-course concentration in Indigenous health.

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Plans to build a new casino in Swift Current have cleared another hurdle, thanks to two agreements signed by the City of Swift Current and Nekaneet First Nation.

The two parties signed a municipal services agreement and a casino lease approval on April 18.

The proposed casino will be the sixth in the province managed by the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Commission (SIGA). The provincial government gave its approval to the proposed casino in October 2004.

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The Regina Police Service (RPS) is scaling back its investigation into the disappearance of Tamra Keepness.

Keepness was five-years-old when she disappeared from her family home on July 2004, prompting one of the most intensive searches in Saskatchewan history, with people from across the country travelling to the Regina area to try to locate the little girl.

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