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The workshop covers the history of Saskatchewan s First Nation and Metis people from pre-contact to today, as well as treaties and the truth and reconciliation commission s calls to action. Juanita Polegi, the executive director of the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce, said that she felt this course is important due to the number of young indigenous people entering the workforce. She wants to make sure that employers are properly educated. Nick Crighton, the director of Indigenous Engagement with the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce and who leads the sessions, said that it is a chance for people to learn what they were not taught. ....
Bishop s Waltham 20/02689/HOU, Mr Hornett, conversion of existing garage loft with velux windows, The Timbers, Bank Street. 20/02698/HOU, Mr and Mrs Gandhe, two-bay carport, Hillside View, Martin Street. 20/02836/TPC, Nigel Spencer, tree works, 14 Northbrook Bower, Free Street. Colden Common 20/02545/FUL, Mrs Walker, three additional dwelling using existing vehicle access, Vermont, Upper Moors Road. 20/02655/FUL, Lee Purse, remove existing outbuildings and structure and relocate uses to within barn, which will also be used for applicants business, Willow Farm, Hensting Lane. 20/02722/HOU, Deville and Quin, single storey front extension; single storey/part two-storey rear extension; extension (two-bay open carport) to existing detached garage, 18 Spring Lane. ....
“Saskatchewan businesses are recognizing that Indigenous engagement is important not only for the growth of their organizations, but also for the province’s economy,” said Steve McLellan, CEO, Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce. “While COVID-19 has certainly been a distraction for some of our Indigenous Engagement Charter signatories, for others it allowed them to dedicate considerable time to their individual Indigenous engagement strategies. With businesses like JNE Welding, PCL, Meridian Surveys and Bit Service Company and many others encouraging staff to take Indigenous Awareness Training, we are very optimistic that more businesses are recognizing the importance of Indigenous engagement.”
Starting in 2019, the SCC embarked on several new projects to enhance Indigenous engagement for Saskatchewan businesses, including the launch of an Indigenous Engagement Charter, the creation of an Indigenous-owned business directory and offering several levels ....