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Established in 1983 to serve the needs of northern Alberta, Windspeaker became a national newspaper on its 10th anniversary in 1993.
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Self-government and independence are still hot topics in Native communities, despite the defeat of the referendum. But on southern Alberta's Blood reserve, the terms may be taken on a new meaning.
About 600 members of the tribe have recently signed petitions asking for independence from the Blood band itself, with the intention of setting up their own Mohk-e-saun (Red Clay…
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Self-government and independence are still hot topics in Native communities, despite the defeat of the referendum. But on southern Alberta's Blood reserve, the terms may be taken on a new meaning.
About 600 members of the tribe have recently signed petitions asking for independence from the Blood band itself, with the intention of setting up their own Mohk-e-saun (Red Clay…
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Self-government and independence are still hot topics in Native communities, despite the defeat of the referendum. But on southern Alberta's Blood reserve, the terms may be taken on a new meaning.
About 600 members of the tribe have recently signed petitions asking for independence from the Blood band itself, with the intention of setting up their own Mohk-e-saun (Red Clay…
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Self-government and independence are still hot topics in Native communities, despite the defeat of the referendum. But on southern Alberta's Blood reserve, the terms may be taken on a new meaning.
About 600 members of the tribe have recently signed petitions asking for independence from the Blood band itself, with the intention of setting up their own Mohk-e-saun (Red Clay…
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The massive Nunavut land claim won't affect the traditional rights of Saskatchewan's northern Dene bands, the federal court has ruled.
In a decision refusing a request by three northern bands to stop a ratification vote, Judge Paul Rouleau said the massive settlement protects Dene hunting and fishing rights.
But rejection at the federal court level has not stopped…
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The massive Nunavut land claim won't affect the traditional rights of Saskatchewan's northern Dene bands, the federal court has ruled.
In a decision refusing a request by three northern bands to stop a ratification vote, Judge Paul Rouleau said the massive settlement protects Dene hunting and fishing rights.
But rejection at the federal court level has not stopped…
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The massive Nunavut land claim won't affect the traditional rights of Saskatchewan's northern Dene bands, the federal court has ruled.
In a decision refusing a request by three northern bands to stop a ratification vote, Judge Paul Rouleau said the massive settlement protects Dene hunting and fishing rights.
But rejection at the federal court level has not stopped…
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The massive Nunavut land claim won't affect the traditional rights of Saskatchewan's northern Dene bands, the federal court has ruled.
In a decision refusing a request by three northern bands to stop a ratification vote, Judge Paul Rouleau said the massive settlement protects Dene hunting and fishing rights.
But rejection at the federal court level has not stopped…
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ANALYSIS
Canadians did not vote NO to aboriginal self-government.
Of all the political prattling in these post referendum times, calling the results of the national ballot a nail in the self-government coffin is but the ruminations of the wounded.
Canadians simply voted NO to a series of proposals. A series of proposals which would ultimately define the…
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The Woodland Cree band from Cadotte Lake will receive $3 million over five years to support adult upgrading and vocational training initiatives.
"Education is a major priority and we'd like to see as many band members as possible participating in the Adult Leaning Centre program," said Chief John Cardinal.
"We believe it will help members enter other training…
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The Woodland Cree band from Cadotte Lake will receive $3 million over five years to support adult upgrading and vocational training initiatives.
"Education is a major priority and we'd like to see as many band members as possible participating in the Adult Leaning Centre program," said Chief John Cardinal.
"We believe it will help members enter other training…
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The Woodland Cree band from Cadotte Lake will receive $3 million over five years to support adult upgrading and vocational training initiatives.
"Education is a major priority and we'd like to see as many band members as possible participating in the Adult Leaning Centre program," said Chief John Cardinal.
"We believe it will help members enter other training…
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The Woodland Cree band from Cadotte Lake will receive $3 million over five years to support adult upgrading and vocational training initiatives.
"Education is a major priority and we'd like to see as many band members as possible participating in the Adult Leaning Centre program," said Chief John Cardinal.
"We believe it will help members enter other training…
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What better way for an aspiring journalist to spend the summer than polishing the skills needed for the chosen profession?
The Saskatchewan Indian Federated College has decided to offer a Summer Institute in Indian/Native Journalism, to be held in June 1993 on the Regina campus.
The Summer Institute is a new addition to the Indian Communication Arts (INCA) program…
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What better way for an aspiring journalist to spend the summer than polishing the skills needed for the chosen profession?
The Saskatchewan Indian Federated College has decided to offer a Summer Institute in Indian/Native Journalism, to be held in June 1993 on the Regina campus.
The Summer Institute is a new addition to the Indian Communication Arts (INCA) program…