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Catching fish with a rod and reel is sports fishing. It does not fall within the definition set out by government when it considers Metis people and their right to subsistence fish.
The Metis Nation of Alberta (MNA) is challenging this definition. It will put to the test a case against Morris Trudell, charged with fishing with a rod and reel outside of sport fishing season…
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Catching fish with a rod and reel is sports fishing. It does not fall within the definition set out by government when it considers Metis people and their right to subsistence fish.
The Metis Nation of Alberta (MNA) is challenging this definition. It will put to the test a case against Morris Trudell, charged with fishing with a rod and reel outside of sport fishing season…
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A 13-member Aboriginal Tourism Advisory Council was announced on June 28.
This new council, appointed by Alberta Economic Development Minister Clint Dunford, will provide ongoing advice to Dunford about ideas that will expand the Aboriginal tourism industry in Alberta.
Dunford said council member appointments came after a long selection process that took geographic…
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A 13-member Aboriginal Tourism Advisory Council was announced on June 28.
This new council, appointed by Alberta Economic Development Minister Clint Dunford, will provide ongoing advice to Dunford about ideas that will expand the Aboriginal tourism industry in Alberta.
Dunford said council member appointments came after a long selection process that took geographic…
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Hard work and dedication have earned three Aboriginal students-Ariane Starblanket Skawenniio Barnes, and Kelvin Redvers-millennium excellence awards from the Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation.
"I was very overwhelmed when I first found out about this award," said Starblanket. I was really excited and it was kind of a relief because all of my hard work throughout my…
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Hard work and dedication have earned three Aboriginal students-Ariane Starblanket Skawenniio Barnes, and Kelvin Redvers-millennium excellence awards from the Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation.
"I was very overwhelmed when I first found out about this award," said Starblanket. I was really excited and it was kind of a relief because all of my hard work throughout my…
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Students and teachers from across Alberta will convene at the Northlands Agricom on Oct. 12 to attend an educational opportunity that will focus on the richness and diversity of Aboriginal culture.
The Aboriginal Education Showcase: A Centennial Event will host up to 4,000 students and their teachers in an interactive educational festival, featuring music, dance, crafts…
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Students and teachers from across Alberta will convene at the Northlands Agricom on Oct. 12 to attend an educational opportunity that will focus on the richness and diversity of Aboriginal culture.
The Aboriginal Education Showcase: A Centennial Event will host up to 4,000 students and their teachers in an interactive educational festival, featuring music, dance, crafts…
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NorQuest College, in partnership with the University of Alberta, is launching a two-year Aboriginal University Transition Program for students who may feel unprepared and overwhelmed at the thought of entering the demanding pace of university life.
"I always thought it would be too hard and I wouldn't have good enough grades to get accepted," said NorQuest student Christie…
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NorQuest College, in partnership with the University of Alberta, is launching a two-year Aboriginal University Transition Program for students who may feel unprepared and overwhelmed at the thought of entering the demanding pace of university life.
"I always thought it would be too hard and I wouldn't have good enough grades to get accepted," said NorQuest student Christie…
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What started as a fitness and recreation program could end in an Olympic medal, that's if Barb Larocque, coach of the 4 Nations Track and Field Club, has her way.
"You have to think big," said Larocque.
The club is for people six years of age to adult.
It has almost 30 regular participants, and they train for events such as sprints, long-distance running,…
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What started as a fitness and recreation program could end in an Olympic medal, that's if Barb Larocque, coach of the 4 Nations Track and Field Club, has her way.
"You have to think big," said Larocque.
The club is for people six years of age to adult.
It has almost 30 regular participants, and they train for events such as sprints, long-distance running,…
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The National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) has learned that one-half of all First Nations children on reserve are overweight or obese. The statistic is reported in the organization's First Nations Regional Longitudinal Health Survey (RHS).
The RHS was conducted in 238 First Nations communities between August 2002 and November 2003. The study focused on three age…
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The National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO) has learned that one-half of all First Nations children on reserve are overweight or obese. The statistic is reported in the organization's First Nations Regional Longitudinal Health Survey (RHS).
The RHS was conducted in 238 First Nations communities between August 2002 and November 2003. The study focused on three age…
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Seeking to help develop youth spirit and knowledge, the Metis Nation of Alberta (MNA) entered into a new partnership with Alberta Sustainable Resource Development to provide a summer work experience program with the Aboriginal Junior Forest Rangers.
The Aboriginal Junior Forest Ranger program gives high school-aged students the opportunity to take part in a wide range of…