How are Residents of Saskatchewan Really Doing? - A Report by the Canadian

However, progress in wellbeing in both the province and across the country fell well short of the growth in GDP per capita – in Saskatchewan, the economy grew by 44.1% and in Canada, by 38.0%. [...] The Indigenous populations in Saskatchewan are enjoying the benefits of progress in wellbeing to a much lesser degree than the non-Indigenous population, and the impact resulting from the work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission is still to be assessed for bringing about positive change. [...] In both cases, the major barrier to thriving is the lack of access to the resources and opportunities enjoyed by the non-Indigenous population and those living in the urban centres. [...] groups on selected indicators? Saskatchewan Index of Wellbeing 2019 | 19 Specifically in the context of Saskatchewan, not only must these challenges be overcome, but as noted, the data need to reflect the realities of the people of the province, and in particular, Indigenous peoples, people living in rural and remote regions, and new Canadians. [...] Aligning the wellbeing agenda with reconciliation Given the many references to the importance of considering the circumstances and experiences of Indigenous peoples in Saskatchewan as we strive to enhance wellbeing for all, it is encouraging to see such great alignment between the conceptual framework of the CIW, its adoption in the SIW, and the calls to action made by the Truth and Reconciliation.