Identity area
Type of entity
Primary Agency
Authorized form of name
Saskatchewan. Dept. of Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Affairs
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Other form(s) of name
- Department of Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Affairs
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Dates of existence
1997-2002
History
The Saskatchewan Department of Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Affairs was established on June 27, 1997 by provisions of The Department of Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Affairs Regulations. From 1997 to 2000, the Minister of the Department was also Provincial Secretary. Between 1998 and 2000, the Department had an Associate Minister. During the 2000-2001 fiscal year, separate Ministers were sworn in for Intergovernmental Affairs and for Aboriginal Affairs and Provincial Secretary; while in the 2001-2002 year, the separate portfolios were Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Affairs, and Provincial Secretary. At its establishment, the Department was organized into three Divisions: Intergovernmental Affairs; Aboriginal Affairs; and Provincial Secretary, with two supporting Branches: Administration; and Communications.
The Intergovernmental Affairs Division was responsible for the promotion of Saskatchewan's interests through its relations with other governments in Canada and abroad. It was organized into five Branches: Constitutional Relations; International Relations; Trade Policy; Telecommunications and Broadcasting; and Federal-Provincial Relations. During the 2000-2001 fiscal year, the Division reorganized into two Branches: Trade Policy and International Relations; and Canadian Intergovernmental Relations and Immigration.
The Aboriginal Affairs Division was responsible for relations with the province's First Nations, Métis and Aboriginal peoples. It promoted and facilitated partnerships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous groups and negotiated with the federal government on matters pertaining to Indigenous peoples. The Division was organized into two branches: Aboriginal Policy and Operations; and Indian Lands and Resources.
The Provincial Secretary Division was responsible for the provision of services related to protocol, honours, ceremonial events, the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, and the Office of French Language Co-ordination. At its establishment, it was organized into three Branches: Protocol Office; Office of the Lieutenant Governor; and Office of French Language Co-ordination. During the 1998-1999 fiscal year, branches were added for an Anniversaries Secretariat in preparation for the Province's Centennial in 2005, and for the administration of Government House. In the 2001-2002 fiscal year, the Office of French Language Co-ordination became an independent unit within the Department.
The Department of Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Affairs was disestablished on March 31, 2002. The Department of Government Relations and Aboriginal Affairs was established and assumed responsibilities of the former Department, and portions of the Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
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The Department of Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Affairs was responsible for the promotion of the Government's interests through its relations with other governments; for relations with the provinces Indigenous peoples and related federal-provincial negotiations; and for the provision of services related to protocol, honours, ceremonial events, the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, and the Office of French Language Co-ordination.
Mandates/sources of authority
S.S. c G-5.1 Reg 78
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Rules for Archival Description (RAD)
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Dates of creation, revision and deletion
Authority record created on 2017-06-28. Approved . Last modified on 2017-11-29.
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Sources
Department of Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Affairs annual reports
Department of Intergovernmental and Aboriginal Affairs Regulations
Saskatchewan Executive and Legislative Directory