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Dressed in traditional graduation gowns and mortar boards, the class of 2005 graduated from Northern Lakes College on June 10.
The convocation ceremonies included graduates from outlying campuses who travelled to the main campus in Slave Lake.
Graduates included students from diverse fields such as academic upgrading, nursing, computer networking, business…
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Promoting and sharing the Blackfoot culture was one reason why the Parks Canada Agency invited local dancers and drummers to attend the World Protected Areas Leadership Forum on June 6 at the Banff Centre.
Alan Latourelle, chief executive officer for Parks Canada, said Canada hosted CEOs from 15 countries to exchange views and best practices in terms of parks systems.…
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Promoting and sharing the Blackfoot culture was one reason why the Parks Canada Agency invited local dancers and drummers to attend the World Protected Areas Leadership Forum on June 6 at the Banff Centre.
Alan Latourelle, chief executive officer for Parks Canada, said Canada hosted CEOs from 15 countries to exchange views and best practices in terms of parks systems.…
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Lesser Slave Lake Indian Regional Council (LSLIRC) and Tolko Industries Ltd. signed an agreement on June 10 that will provide the foundation for formalizing communications between the two organizations.
Chief Rose Laboucan from Driftpile First Nation, Chief Frank Helcrow from Kapawe'no First Nation, Chief Leon Chalifoux from Swan River First Nation, Roland Twinn from the…
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Lesser Slave Lake Indian Regional Council (LSLIRC) and Tolko Industries Ltd. signed an agreement on June 10 that will provide the foundation for formalizing communications between the two organizations.
Chief Rose Laboucan from Driftpile First Nation, Chief Frank Helcrow from Kapawe'no First Nation, Chief Leon Chalifoux from Swan River First Nation, Roland Twinn from the…
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Just a little more than three months ago, Alexis Nakota Sioux First Nation gathered for a memorial service at Our Lady of the Lake Church to honor the lives of four slain Mounties. And, just recently, the Alexis school has recognized the profound affect that one of the slain officers had on the community.
The school named their athletic field the Constable Leo Johnston…
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Just a little more than three months ago, Alexis Nakota Sioux First Nation gathered for a memorial service at Our Lady of the Lake Church to honor the lives of four slain Mounties. And, just recently, the Alexis school has recognized the profound affect that one of the slain officers had on the community.
The school named their athletic field the Constable Leo Johnston…
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The Alberta Council of Women's Shelters (AWCS), along with members from shelters located on First Nations in the province, held a news conference on June 9 to raise awareness about the daily problems on-reserve shelters face because of inadequate operating funds.
Kathy Bellerose spoke on behalf of the Sucker Creek women's shelter spoke and the four other shelters receiving…
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The Alberta Council of Women's Shelters (AWCS), along with members from shelters located on First Nations in the province, held a news conference on June 9 to raise awareness about the daily problems on-reserve shelters face because of inadequate operating funds.
Kathy Bellerose spoke on behalf of the Sucker Creek women's shelter spoke and the four other shelters receiving…
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It was a rainy day in Peace River, but spirits were high at the 10th annual Aboriginal gathering and powwow held June 10 and 11.
The event was moved indoors to the local hockey arena, but the weather did not stop the 300 people in attendance from enjoying the competition powwow.
The event is unique in that it is not held at a First Nation location and it is open to…
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It was a rainy day in Peace River, but spirits were high at the 10th annual Aboriginal gathering and powwow held June 10 and 11.
The event was moved indoors to the local hockey arena, but the weather did not stop the 300 people in attendance from enjoying the competition powwow.
The event is unique in that it is not held at a First Nation location and it is open to…
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With concern over drinking water quality on First Nations a major issue across the country, Fort McKay opened an upgraded water treatment facility on June 8.
Chief Jim Boucher, Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo Mayor Melissa Blake, and Indian and Northern Affairs Regional Director General Roy Bird performed a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the official opening of the…
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With concern over drinking water quality on First Nations a major issue across the country, Fort McKay opened an upgraded water treatment facility on June 8.
Chief Jim Boucher, Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo Mayor Melissa Blake, and Indian and Northern Affairs Regional Director General Roy Bird performed a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the official opening of the…
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A 24-hour candlelight vigil was held June 21 at the University of Alberta for missing or murdered women. The vigil was organized by the School of Native Studies at the university and the Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women (IAAW).
The evening included a march around campus and speeches by community leaders.
The women, often Aboriginal and generally…
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A 24-hour candlelight vigil was held June 21 at the University of Alberta for missing or murdered women. The vigil was organized by the School of Native Studies at the university and the Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women (IAAW).
The evening included a march around campus and speeches by community leaders.
The women, often Aboriginal and generally…