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Aboriginal people tell their stories about healthy lifestyles in a video presented by the Alberta Cancer Foundation.
The Honouring Our Gift of Life video shares the stories of three Aboriginal families who face the challenge of living well in a fast-paced world by recognizing the four aspects of life: physical, spiritual, mental and emotional.
"We didn't want to…
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A new tool kit designed to help Aboriginal workers become more involved in ensuring the health and safety of their workplaces will soon be available.
Called the Spirit Tool Kit, the collection of resources is being developed by the Manitoba Federation of Labour Occupational Health Centre. It will be part of the centre's Aboriginal Workers Education and Outreach Project,…
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A new tool kit designed to help Aboriginal workers become more involved in ensuring the health and safety of their workplaces will soon be available.
Called the Spirit Tool Kit, the collection of resources is being developed by the Manitoba Federation of Labour Occupational Health Centre. It will be part of the centre's Aboriginal Workers Education and Outreach Project,…
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One star hockey player, as well as a pair of coaches have been named as this year's recipients of the regional Tom Longboat awards for their efforts in 2004.
Patti Wolroth, 17, is the Alberta winner as the top Aboriginal female athlete-there was no male Alberta winner named this year-and Leiha Crier and Danny Buffalo are both regional winners of the Tom Longboat coaching…
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One star hockey player, as well as a pair of coaches have been named as this year's recipients of the regional Tom Longboat awards for their efforts in 2004.
Patti Wolroth, 17, is the Alberta winner as the top Aboriginal female athlete-there was no male Alberta winner named this year-and Leiha Crier and Danny Buffalo are both regional winners of the Tom Longboat coaching…
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The Tsuu T'ina Nation of southern Alberta is gearing up to host the second annual International Dene Gathering from July 22 to July 28. The purpose of the gathering is to encourage Dene leaders from across North America to find ways to work together for the betterment of all Dene people.
The gathering is expected to attract people from Dene communities from as far north as…
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The Tsuu T'ina Nation of southern Alberta is gearing up to host the second annual International Dene Gathering from July 22 to July 28. The purpose of the gathering is to encourage Dene leaders from across North America to find ways to work together for the betterment of all Dene people.
The gathering is expected to attract people from Dene communities from as far north as…
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Fiddle fans in Edmonton will have the chance to enjoy three days of fiddle heaven presented by local fiddle sensation Calvin Vollrath.
Put on your dancing shoes because the weekend starts April 22 with an Old Tyme Dance at the Yellowhead Motor Inn. A CD release party follows on Saturday for two albums-Strings of Pearl, a collection of his own compositions, and Metis Style…
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Dear Editor:
What is wrong with some First Nations? I belong to one, but moved to a city close to Toronto because of all of the BS that comes with the "territory."
I love the reserve, but how does one move on to make things easier for this generation and the ones after us when nothing is being done now?
Why is the bigger percentage of the population still…
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Dear Editor:
What is wrong with some First Nations? I belong to one, but moved to a city close to Toronto because of all of the BS that comes with the "territory."
I love the reserve, but how does one move on to make things easier for this generation and the ones after us when nothing is being done now?
Why is the bigger percentage of the population still…
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Dear Editor:
Re: Article "Boycott of town begins over councillor's remark" March 2005 issue.
I am writing to express my encouragement and support for the First Nation of Saddle Lake. I can only hope that there are more revolutionary Native leaders like Ed Makokis and the Saddle Lake council who stand up and defend their people and their people's rights not to be…
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Dear Editor:
Re: Article "Boycott of town begins over councillor's remark" March 2005 issue.
I am writing to express my encouragement and support for the First Nation of Saddle Lake. I can only hope that there are more revolutionary Native leaders like Ed Makokis and the Saddle Lake council who stand up and defend their people and their people's rights not to be…
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Mackenzie Olsen's hands are closing into fists and they may never open again unless he gets the medicine he needs to combat his illness, yet the federal and provincial governments are unwilling to pay for his treatment.
Mackenzie, 10, has Mucopolysaccharide (MPS) 1, commonly known as Hurler-Scheie Syndrome, a rare metabolic disease that can lead to weight gain, blindness,…
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Mackenzie Olsen's hands are closing into fists and they may never open again unless he gets the medicine he needs to combat his illness, yet the federal and provincial governments are unwilling to pay for his treatment.
Mackenzie, 10, has Mucopolysaccharide (MPS) 1, commonly known as Hurler-Scheie Syndrome, a rare metabolic disease that can lead to weight gain, blindness,…
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On March 23, Saddle Lake was host to an important event when Tracy Fleck, a Saddle Lake First Nation member, was called to the bar before her people during an all-Native ceremony held on Native land. It was the first such event in Alberta history.
"Today is an interesting day," said Judge Tony Mandamin. "We are hearing an application for admission from a Saddle Lake person…