Major Prairie Investments: A Conversation with Canada’s Indigenous Services Minister

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Whitecap Dakota Nation is marking two major developments, with a December opening date now set for Saskatchewan’s first thermal spa and another $5.4 million in federal funding announced for its innovative Virtual Health Hub. Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty joins Evan to talk about those investments and the role Indigenous-led projects like these can play in tourism, economic development and improving health care in remote communities.
21 Aug 11AM English Canada News Commentary

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