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As a child growing up in Enoch First Nation, Ashley Callingbull used to watch beauty pageants on television. Life has now come full circle for the 21-year-old woman who is competing for the title of Miss Universe Canada on June 14 in Toronto. Even though she submitted the pageant application herself, Callingbull was surprised when she found out that she had been selected as one of the…
The Northland School Division has a new superintendent. Don Tessier, principal from St. Theresa elementary school, in Wabasca, has taken over the position on an interim basis until the end of August.
Superintendent Pier DePaola sent notice on March 31 to staff and administration that he had resigned as of May 5 “as per mutual agreement with the trustee.” He held the position for…
Counsel for the Métis Nation of Alberta was expecting a delay in court proceedings because of the introduction of a detailed statistical report on Métis mobility. But a conference call at the end of April with Alberta Crown confirms everything is on track.
According to the established timetable, the Crown and MNA will present their final arguments on June 22-24.
The report that…
Three First Nations from Alberta now have intervenor status in a B.C. case that is being heard by the Supreme Court of Canada.
The Duncan First Nation and Horse Lake First Nation received word late last month that together they would be allowed to provide a written submission to the SCC and may even be allowed to present verbally. The Mikisew Cree First Nation was granted intervenor…
Buffalo Skull Lodge re-dedication acknowledges thriving culture Piikani Traditional Knowledge Service had a re-dedication service for the Buffalo Skull Lodge to celebrate the beginning of a new chapter in the development of a resource to keep Piikani culture and traditions thriving. The ceremony incorporated traditional Piikani customs including a Blackfoot Tipi transfer ceremony, customary…
The Ermineskin Cree Nation has signed an agreement with a fledgling oil and gas company that both partners are hoping is the start of doing energy business on First Nations’ land in a new way. After six months of negotiations, Ermineskin Chief Gerry Ermineskin signed the 50/50 joint venture partnership agreement with Blaine Favel, president and chief executive officer of One Earth Oil and Gas…
Having a home is more than just having a roof over your head. Understanding that is what Ed Lavallee has been recognized for.
“Having a home is obviously important, but there are other factors that go beyond that and also contribute to people becoming homeless or at risk,” said Alex Abboud, communications manager with Homeward Trust Edmonton. “Ed (Lavallee) is doing a lot of work on…
Marie Delorme is a successful business owner who has everything going for her, except the time to take in her good fortune.
Take last February at the River Cree Resort, the site of the Alberta Business Awards of Distinction gala ceremonies, where she and her Calgary-based company, The Imagination Group, won two awards, including the Aboriginal Woman Entrepreneur Award of Distinction.…
Have you ever wondered how plastic surgeons carry out a facelift? Or stitch up their patients when they’ve completed a procedure? Over 100 Aboriginals from around the country gathered at a conference in Edmonton to get the answers to these questions and help them learn more about careers in the health industry.
“I’m nervous,” said Lacey Whiteduck as she learned how to do stitches on the…
What was once a vision is now a living reality.
John McRee’s vision of helping youth has been realized in the creation of the White Buffalo Healing Centre for Youth, located on the Swan River First Nation. McRee, who has vast experience stemming over 15 years in the roles of liaison, educator, and Child Family Services worker, has created a place where children, ages 12-17, can easily…
The daily grind in the provincial petroleum industry is tough. The long hours, the weather conditions and meeting the demands necessary to keep operations running smoothly, regardless of the economic climate, are arduous tasks at best.
The food preparation profession in the work camps is no exception. Regardless of the pay, the quality of the meals served at work camps in the oil patch…
Linda Gadwa has been selected to receive the 2010 Canada’s Outstanding Principal award by the National Academy of Principals. At a gala award celebration in Toronto on Feb. 23, she was honoured along with 31 other principals across the country. The educators were also recognized for their considerable contributions which made a difference in the lives of their students and in their own…
Edmonton’s Yellowhead Tribal College has a unique technique to lure their students into participating in their annual career fair. He is about 5’9”, carries around a case of props, and arouses uncontrollable laughter from an audience. He goes by the name of Moccasin Joe.
The Native comedian was the keynote speaker at the First Nations college on March 18. He put on, what he referred…
If two is really better than one, then the reality-star duo of Linsay Willier, from “Canada’s Next Top Model,” and James Jones, from “So You Think You Can Dance Canada,” are ready for anything. After being friends for four years and experiencing individual success, the pair has united to form Dreams In Motion. Willier and James’ company offers interactive workshops for youth during which the…
It may only be their names that appear on their respective awards, but Tom Crane Bear and Madeleine Keteskwew Dion Stout are both adamant that they didn’t win their National Aboriginal Achievement Awards on their own.
“It takes many to win for one but it also takes one to win for many,” Dion Stout said. “Many, many people, individuals, colleagues, and friends helped to elevate me to…