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National Indigenous News May 7 · National Indigenous Newscasts

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  SPEAKER_00: This is a look at your National Indigenous News.
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  SPEAKER_00: I'm Daryl Stranger.
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  SPEAKER_00: The Red Earth Cree Nation, Shoal Lake Cree Nation, and Sturgeon Lake First Nation in northeastern and north central Saskatchewan are on high alert this week after record flooding has forced evacuations for Red Earth and Shoal Lake Tuesday.
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  SPEAKER_00: According to the Prince Albert Grand Council and Saskatchewan's Water Security Agency, record flooding along the Shell and Carrot Rivers is causing a major concern for residents in Red Earth and Shoal Lake.
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  SPEAKER_00: Red Earth leadership is reporting a total of six homes have been damaged so far from the floods.
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  SPEAKER_00: The first round of evacuees are residents with immediate medical needs, the elderly and pregnant mothers.
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  SPEAKER_00: The Prince Albert Grand Council has since activated its emergency operations center and is working with the Saskatchewan First Nations Emergency Management, the Saskatchewan Safety Agency, the Canadian Red Cross, and Indigenous Services Canada, who are all assisting with emergency services and evacuation needs.
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  SPEAKER_00: Meanwhile, the Sturgeon Lake First Nation northwest of Prince Albert has declared a state of emergency and urged its residents to stay calm as floodwaters continue to rise to record levels.
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  SPEAKER_00: A new weekly event in southern Alberta is promising to highlight some of the country's top indigenous dancers and performers.
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  SPEAKER_00: Benjamin Giro has the story.
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  SPEAKER_01: This event will feature top indigenous dancers from across the country, including singers.
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  SPEAKER_01: Attendees will be able to take in the dancing, meet a Blackfoot elder, and take photos with performers.
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  SPEAKER_01: We spoke with Quintin Croshu, member of the Marketing and Events Committee at Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump and asked them about the event's history.
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  SPEAKER_02: So the Powell uh has not been here for over 20 years, but the drum dance uh dance demonstrations, performances have taken over and been very popular.
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  SPEAKER_02: We get we get visitors from all over the world.
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  SPEAKER_02: It adds to the authentic uh experience that we we provide.
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  SPEAKER_02: Um our our site here is guided by uh an elders advisory team.
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  SPEAKER_01: In Fort McLeod, I'm Benjamin Giroud.
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  SPEAKER_00: A new pilot program in Alberta is aiming to strengthen pathways for Indigenous youth into skilled trades apprenticeships and careers.
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  SPEAKER_00: The Alberta government is investing$300,000 into the Building Indigenous Mentorship and Pathways pilot program to strengthen career mentorship opportunities for Indigenous youth while also meeting the province's growing demand for skilled labor.
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  SPEAKER_00: The program, delivered by Building Trades of Alberta, focuses on mentorship, community-based outreach, and culturally informed career guidance.
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  SPEAKER_00: As part of the initiative, Building Trades of Alberta will host three Indigenous Trades Mentorship Symposiums in Calgary, Edmonton, and Fort McMurray.
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  SPEAKER_00: The events will bring together Indigenous leaders, educators, and skilled trades employers to share information about career pathways and upcoming job opportunities.
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  SPEAKER_00: Additionally, the program will strengthen Indigenous led recruitment capacity by providing mentorship and useful best practices for Indigenous recruitment agencies.
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  SPEAKER_00: This will equip them with the necessary tools to guide Indigenous youth towards skilled trades training and employment pathways.
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  SPEAKER_00: That's a look at your national Indigenous News.