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Forestry researchers, industry representatives and Aboriginal leaders gathered on Oct. 5 to address the question: "Is the industrial forestry model a viable alternative for Aboriginal North Americans?"
Delegates tackled the huge question during a morning workshop at the annual general meeting and convention of the Canadian Institute of Forestry and the Society of American…
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The Four Directions, a sculpture created by Lionel Peyachew, who teaches art at the University of Lethbridge, has been chosen to grace the campus of the University of Regina.
The sculpture, which featuring four stylized bows, their arrows pointing north, east, south and west, was chosen from 20-plus proposals submitted to the university by Aboriginal artists from across…
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First Nation people from across the Prairies gathered in Saskatoon Sept. 21 to 23 to discuss innovative methods to improve the desperate state of housing on reserve.
The Our Homes ... Our Future housing symposium focused on furthering economic development and asset management for First Nation communities in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Workshops addressed the issues…
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Wal-Mart Canada, in an effort to reduce property damage, injury and death from fire in Aboriginal communities in Alberta, has donated 300 smoke alarms to be distributed to Aboriginal families throughout the province.
The donation was made during the 82nd anniversary of Fire Prevention Week Oct. 3 to 9, the theme of which this year was Test Your Smoke Alarms.
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It was a day to celebrate hard work, persistence and struggle for members of the Enoch Cree First Nation as the sod was turned on a multi-million dollar gaming and entertainment project to be located on the eastern edge of Enoch territory on the fringes of west Edmonton.
There was much talk of hope and promise on Oct. 7 as Chief Ron Morin welcomed leaders of industry,…
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There wasn't much to celebrate for Aboriginal people as the 38th Parliament of Canada opened with the speech from the throne on Oct. 5. In fact, as Conservative Opposition leader Stephen Harper pointed out, the government devoted only six paragraphs to Aboriginal peoples in the document.
In that six paragraphs, there was only a rehash of the commitments to Aboriginal…
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Gerald McMaster, a Siksika member who grew up on the Red Pheasant reserve in Saskatchewan, occupies a senior position at the newly opened National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) in the United States capital city.
As special assistant to the director for mall exhibitions, McMaster has opened the doors for other Canadian Aboriginal people and communities to be a part…
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Aboriginal entrepreneurs are invited to Edmonton for It's All About Opportunities II, a conference that encourages business networking.
The Business Link's Aboriginal Business Services is hosting the conference, which will run from Oct. 25 to 26 with workshops and professional advice on topics such as marketing, money management and growing a business.
"In…
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If you are an Aboriginal organization or entrepreneur looking for new ways to expand or learn about new funding opportunities, the Alberta Native Friendship Centre Association has a conference for you.
The Sixth Bi-Annual Funding & Information Conference will be held Feb. 16 to19, 2005 in Edmonton. Janet Morin, conference co-ordinator, said that the conference will "…
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Another Andy is setting up shop in the Indian Affairs minister's office.
When Prime Minister Paul Martin revealed his new cabinet on July 20, Andy Mitchell was shuffled out of Indian Affairs to become the new minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, leaving Andy Scott to become the Indian Affairs minister.
Scott, the former Chretien-era solicitor general who…
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Grant MacEwan College's annual Dreamcatcher youth conference is scheduled for Oct. 15 to 17 with some exciting educational workshops planned for the more than 1,800 young people who will attend.
Is CSI a career for you? Find out if the current popularity of crime scene investigation television shows could translate into a career of finger-print taking and evidence…
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Aboriginal financial leaders are hoping that an agreement signed on July 20 will lead to an increase in the amount of money available for Aboriginal business loans.
The signing ceremony was held in a meeting room at the Charlottetown Civic Centre while the Assembly of First Nations' annual general meeting was in progress in the main hall.
Dan Brant, former chief…
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A number of Edmonton's most well-known folk musicians will be performing Nov. 14 at a benefit concert designed to raise awareness about homelessness.
Proceeds from Homefest 2004 will go to help a variety of homeless-related programs. Scheduled performers include Karla Anderson, Chris Smith, Dennis Lakusta and Zoe Lewies.
Jim Gurnett, chair of the Homefest organizing…
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A multi-million dollar casino project is another step closer to construction for Tsuu T'ina located near Calgary. The nation submitted a detailed proposal and business plan to Alberta Gaming where an internal team will evaluate it. That evaluation is expected to include a review of the management team leading the project, parking and traffic. If the casino project is approved it…
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It will be an evening of laughter as funnyman Brad Stine brings his comedic commentary to Edmonton for the Mustard Seed Benefit Comedy on Sept. 24 at the Winspear.
The Mustard Seed church is dedicated to the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of people in Edmonton's inner city. The benefit is being organized by the Friends of the Mustard Seed. Proceeds will go…