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It's summer in Indian Country and I've spent much of it visiting with the most wonderful, friendly and respectful people in Alberta, enjoying tea made beside a campfire, and listening to their stories.
It was also great to see hundreds of people meet and greet one another at powwows, treaty day celebrations, at the pilgrimage at Lac Ste. Anne and in the variety of urban…
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The history of Aboriginal people at Rossdale Flats in Edmonton, the site of the Epcor plant, is being collected from people throughout the province. The Rossdale Flats Aboriginal Oral Histories Project, funded by the City of Edmonton and Alberta Heritage Resources Foundation, is to be completed by December 2003.
The stories being taped concern the time before and during…
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Phil Fontaine is once again the national chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN).
His July 16 victory over Six Nations of the Grand River Chief Roberta Jamieson was secured when about half of those who had voted for former National Chief Matthew Coon Come on the first ballot chose not to follow his wish that they switch their allegiance to Jamieson.
It was the…
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Plans for a memorial to be set up at a recently discovered burial site at Edmonton's Epcor plant are underway.
Lewis Cardinal, the chairperson of the Edmonton Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee, said the committee still does not know what type of memorial it will be, but it will commemorate the graves of the people that have been identified as buried there.
Various…
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A proposed 40 per-cent hike in fees for long-term care is raising the temperature at the Native Seniors Centre in Edmonton.
Centre outreach co-ordinator Elsie Kruger said the seniors met with provincial New Democrat party leader Raj Pannu at the centre on July 16. He talked about how the hike will affect the residents if new legislation is allowed to pass.
"If it…
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The weather was perfect for a celebration and people frolicked in the sun by a lake that could only be described as breathtakingly beautiful.
The Cold Lake First Nation's 23rd annual Treaty Days celebration was held at the English Bay campground on July 11 to 13. Hundreds of people took part, enjoying the weather, the food and the competitions, which included among other…
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For more than 105 students from St. Albert's Nechi Training Research and Health Promotions Institute, a sense of pride, accomplishment and anticipation filled the air during their graduation ceremony held on June 14 at Hawrelak Park. Nechi provides training to addictions counselors, both Native and non-Native, in order for them to go out to the communities to promote addictions-…
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More than 150 people gathered June 13 for the Ben Calf Robe Society's Pieces in the Sky, a silent and live auction benefit concert designed to raise funds for the Ben Calf Robe school's breakfast and lunch programs.
The concert brought together entertainers Laura Vinson & Free Spirit, Maria Dunn, Dale Ladouceur and Amanda Woodward.
"I hope that everyone had a…
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Eric Crow Shoe has an incredible story to tell. It's one about detours, anger, hatred and about losing himself. And it's about discovering tools, finding the Creator and recovery.
Crow Shoe shared his story with about 300 recovering alcoholics and drug addicts at the Gathering of Societies sobriety camp held at Buffalo Plains campground June 25 to 29.
"It's a…
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Wondering what to do and see while you're in Edmonton? Of course, there's always the mall, but if you're looking for something else, here's a list of events and attractions that you might want to consider.
The Edmonton Queen
If you'd like to see the city from a different vantage point, you might want to make your way down to Rafter's Landing in the river valley, and…
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Gordon Benoit's startling Federal Court victory last year that saw the court rule that Treaty 8 members were promised tax immunity by the Crown at the time the treaty was signed, was overturned by the Federal Court of Appeal on June 11.
Treaty 8 sources say they intend to appeal that decision to the Supreme Court of Canada.
Although the issue of taxation was not…
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The Archie Gladue Memorial Fastball Tournament in Lac La Biche was held June 28 to 29. The tournament included men's and ladies divisions with cash prizes for first, second and third place in both.
A karaoke system was hooked up for the brave souls who wanted to belt out a tune or two on the ball grounds, and a free steak dinner was served up at the local tavern, all a…
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When the House of Commons rose for the summer break on June 13, a week earlier than expected, Bill C-7, the First Nations governance legislation, died on the order paper. But it's not over till it's over. The First Nations governance act could be resurrected in the fall.
Prime Minister Jean Chretien will have a very brief window of opportunity to re-introduce legislation…
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"This project has re-defined the word partnership," said Melodie Wilton, project manager of the Elders' Caring Shelter which was built by Metis Local 1990 in Grande Prairie. Wilton spoke to a crowd of about 50 dignitaries and invited guests on June 28 at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new shelter.
"This is a dream come true. The road from concept to reality has been…
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From the opening prayer on Saturday, July 19 until the closing prayers on Thursday, July 24, thousands of people, primarily Aboriginal from across the country, will take part in the annual pilgrimage to Lac Ste. Anne, located 75 kilometres west of Edmonton.
This year the Stoney, Dene, Blackfoot, Cree and Metis nations will host hour-long prayer vigils for their communities…