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A five-year agreement with El Paso Oil is quickly coming to an end and sweet gas has yet to be found on the Piikani Nation.
The first 3D seismic drilling got under way on this southwestern First Nations community shortly before Christmas and has turned out to "be a duster."
Though no sweet gas was located, re-elected Piikani councillor Edwin Small Legs is not…
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The first Indigenous People's Leadership Conference held on Jan. 27 to 29 allowed an opportunity for First Nations and Metis leaders to share information about the common goals of Aboriginal leaders while working to develop new ideas, new tools and new relationships to achieve those goals.
Hosted by the Saddle Lake First Nation, the conference included panel discussions…
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Residents of the communities of Owl River and Big Bay in northern Alberta have joined forces in a restoration project for their local cemetery.
They've formed a committee and now the Owl River recreation association has undertaken the project and will plan, organize and fund-raise for the enhancement of the cemetery.
Jackie Przysiezny, the co-ordinator of the Owl…
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Winning first place in the World Championship Hoop Dance Contest in Phoenix, Arizona is not an easy feat. Just ask 28-year-old Lisa Odjig. But she did it.
She brought a trophy and $2,500 home after the first place win at the 13th annual contest held on Feb.1 and 2 organized by the Heard Museum. Odjig competed against 18 men in the adult category to win the coveted title…
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At a press conference on Jan. 24 at the Boyle Street Education Centre, Anne McLellan, minister of Health, along with provincial MLA Stan Woloshyn, announced that under Canada's National Crime Prevention Strategy, $1.5 million will be doled out to 38 communities across the province.
Two of Boyle Streets initiatives benefit from the announcement-the Beat Of Boyle Street and…
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Hundreds of students and guests enjoyed the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology's Aboriginal Cultural Day on Feb. 7. Spectators surrounded the South Lobby as traditional dancers, hoop dancers, Metis dancers, and fancy dancers performed.
A presentation of the Senator Chalifoux award, and a feast of moose stew, salads and other refreshments were part of the event. Eva…
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Aboriginal organizations responded quickly to the release of Statistics Canada's 2001 census results last month, which shows a 22.2 per cent increase over five years in the number of people identifying themselves as having some Aboriginal ancestry. Aboriginal people now account for 4.4 per cent of Canada's population.
The census shows 976,300 people identified as a North…
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Two Albertans have been named among 14 people to receive National Aboriginal Achievement Awards at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa on March 28.
Oilman Mel Benson is a member of the Beaver Lake First Nation and will be recognized in business and commerce category.
"Mel Benson, he's the most successful Aboriginal person ever to work in the oil and gas industry,"…
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The Alberta Lung Association says that 85 per cent of lung cancer is caused by cigarette smoking and that smoking contributes to other cancers as well, such as cancer of the mouth and pancreas. Heart disease and stroke are also diseases that smokers have to worry about.
So, as part of National Non-smoking Week, the Nechi Training Research and Health Promotions Institute…
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It was a winning combination.
The first ever Community Friendship Week across southwestern Alberta and the return of the Napi Powwow has sold organizers on a second annual event.
"We had really good success, really good feedback," said Peggy Yellow Horn, who worked with Vhalle Hohn to co-ordinate the event.
Community Friendship Week kicked off Jan. 12 in…
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Nina Goodman is the co-ordinator for these programs at Bow Valley, both of which are recent additions to the Aboriginal upgrading and pre-employment program that has been running at the college for 13 years.
The pre-trades program just had its first student intake in September, and is a continuous intake program, which means each month brings the opportunity to begin for…
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The Aboriginal Licensed Practical Nurse Program at Bow Valley College in Calgary is about to graduate its first group of students, and the future looks promising for the 11 women.
Dr. Rena Shimoni, dean of Health and Community Care, said she's received positive feedback from the nursing professionals in the organizations that provided recent work placement positions.…
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If you are an Aboriginal student in a grade from 10 to13 living in Canada and you have an idea for a business, the Business Development Bank of Canada has a competition that may help you see your idea turn into reality.
The E-Spirit 2002 Aboriginal Youth Business Plan competition will expose young people to the potential of entrepreneurship and the Internet by using…
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For 39-year-old Sharon Bourque, a genuine love for her challenging job is why she looks forward to going to work each day.
The warm camaraderie between fellow police officers, a supportive husband, who is also a police officer, and a strong belief in herself to do the job right makes her role as an Edmonton Police Service officer all the more enjoyable.
"I like…
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Offered for the first time at Norquest College, the Wechetowin Aboriginal Employability Program, beginning on Feb. 3, will give students a chance to find a job, gain work experience, or move into further upgrading or skills training. The 20-week course is expected to be attended by 20 to 25 students.
Pat McQueen, co-ordinator of the Wechetowin program, Margaret Goodeagle…