Every day this week, we raised some of the issues facing Indigenous peoples in Saskatchewan and called on the Sask. Party to act.
Instead of committing to action and marking National Aboriginal Day with a renewed commitment to work toward reconciliation, this week, the Sask. Party:
In fact, when the Sask. Party did speak about Indigenous issues, the Premier marked National Aboriginal Day by telling reporters that he’s opposed to making it a statutory holiday. He also used the occasion to announce that an Indigenous member of his caucus is leaving the Sask. Party to work in the private sector.
When it comes to their failed record on Indigenous issues, the Sask. Party’s silence is deafening and their inaction speaks volumes. It’s well past time for them to finally take concrete steps to work toward reconciliation.
A good start would be to accept responsibility for their failures, reverse their cuts to programs that help Indigenous peoples, and start making good on their promises and commitments.
REGINA—The Saskatchewan New Democrats set the rules and timing for a leadership contest at Provincial Council on February 26th. The new leader will be elected at a leadership convention in Regina in late June, 2022.
All Saskatchewan New Democratic Party members in good standing will be eligible to vote online or by mail-in ballot.
REGINA—Saskatchewan New Democrats unanimously approved a solidarity motion with the people of Ukraine, as well as all Saskatchewan people with friends and family in the region at Provincial Council on February 26, 2022.
Standing with New Democratic Party candidate Melissa Patterson in Moose Jaw Wakamow today, NDP Leader Ryan Meili called on voters in his hometown to reject Scott Moe’s plan for dangerous cuts during a pandemic.