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On Oct. 23 more than 150 people gathered at the Sacred Heart Church of the First Peoples in Edmonton for a fund-raising gala called 'Heart of the Art,' featuring the work of Rob Glenesk. The evening included a luncheon, speeches and a chance to view limited edition signed prints that were for sale to help support the Sacred Heart Renovation Project.
Reverend Jim Holland,…
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After an absence of five years, the National Arts and Crafts show is back. The Aboriginal Artisans Traditions Association has been revived and with it the arts and crafts show it held annually.
This year the show will be held at the Shaw Conference Centre on Nov. 28 to Nov. 30. It is expected that upwards of 50 booths will be filled.
Well-known artists will be…
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In 1872, a nine-metre high mortuary pole was carved at the request of Chief G'psgolox and stood in the village of Misk'usa, reminding people of the many deaths that had occurred when smallpox came into the community, and of the special healing powers bestowed upon the chief by the Zola spirit that allowed him to bring the members of his tribe back to life. Then in 1929, when the…
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Each year since 1993, Aboriginal youth from across Canada have converged on Grant MacEwan College in Edmonton to take part in a weekend of activity that promotes healthy living and healthy choices for a fulfilled life.
This year, the college had 1,500 young people pre-register for the Dreamcatcher Conference-Oct. 17 to 19-with hundreds more walking in to take part in the…
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Hundreds of people gathered at the Wingate Inn on Oct. 23 to celebrate the winners of the 21st annual Peace Hills Trust First Nations Art Competition. The evening included a luncheon, a dance performance, speeches and an opening prayer done by renowned artist Allen Sapp.
Several paintings from Aboriginal artists across Canada dotted the lobby and hallway of the hotel as…
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A ribbon-cutting ceremony opened the doors of a new business centre in Siksika on Sept. 26.
The single floor, 23,000 sq. ft. brick building will house more than 40 offices with a state-of-the-art technology conference centre.
Carlin Big Snake, vice-president of Siksika Resource Development, said the grand opening for the centre was impressive, with 400 guests…
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He's painted for more than half a century, and his work is exhibited all over the world. In 1995, he completed a masterpiece entitled Morning Star, painted on the ceiling dome of the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Hull, Que.
Now you can see his art right here in Alberta with a visit to the Janvier Gallery in Cold Lake where more than 400 pieces of Alex Janvier's work…
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There was a sense of accomplishment in the air as family members and friends sat down to a dinner and entertainment on Sept. 27 at the Montana Band Recreation Centre in Hobbema. They were gathered to celebrate the graduation of more than 140 students from Maskwachees Cultural College.
The fifteenth annual graduation ceremonies saw diplomas and certificates presented in a…
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What do we really need? When it comes right down to it, life is pretty simple-food in our bellies, a roof over our heads, clothes on our backs and the security that springs from the knowledge that people care about us, that who we are as individuals is important. We matter.
It doesn't seem too much to ask for, does it? But look around. There are some of us that can't…
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A women's retreat that is to be held Oct. 17 to 19 at the Poundmaker/Nechi Institute in St. Albert is designed to give more than 40 Aboriginal women a chance to network, gain friendships and share their concerns as they live with cancer.
Eva Bareti, president of the Wahkotowin Society in Edmonton, said the three-day retreat is geared toward dealing with the effects of…
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A decision on Aboriginal rights was brought down by the Supreme Court of Canada on Sept. 19, and included strong direction for Canada's legislators to get to work on finding a way to accommodate those rights, rather than fighting to deny them.
That's how Jean Teillet, great-grandniece of historic Metis leader Louis Riel, interprets the decision in the hunting rights case…
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Leaving home and then coming back can be a daunting experience, but not for 32-year-old Nancy Cree.
Cree calls Fort McMurray home. She is the co-ordinator of the Fort McMurray First Nations Industrial Relations Corporation (IRC), working as a liaison for the oil industry. She said the IRC came into effect in 2000, when the five bands in the area and the Athabasca Tribal…
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For Keith Nolan, coming in fourth in the Peace Hills Trust National Native Art Competition this year is just fine with him. For two consecutive years, Nolan has taken home first place. He said that this just means it gives other people a chance and it makes him happy to see other people win.
This year's winner is Chris Lynch-Aquart of Calgary. He will be officially…
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While going to a lot of different communities, I'm finding out how important signs are. The maps are not up-to-date, so if a road has been worked on and the direction of the road changes, it is not yet recorded.
Years ago, Aboriginal people used a lot of land marks-trees, rocks or lakes. Today, I did not realize how important a sign would be. Someday I know that I'm going…
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On a clear day with a gentle breeze blowing through the air more than 200 guests gathered at the new Fishing Lake Metis Settlement Memorial Park. They were there to commemorate the Metis men and women who served in the First and Second World Wars and the Korean war.
The Sept. 26 ceremony included the unveiling of a six-foot bronze statue.
Representatives from the…