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Dear Editor:
Over the past two months, the Canadian Red Cross was asked to help the residents of Conklin, Fox Lake, Peerless Lake and Trout Lake, who were evacuated to Fort McMurray, High Level and Red Earth Creek, due to the extreme forest fire conditions in northern Alberta. Red Cross assisted over 1,500 people: conducting registration of evacuees, maintaining the…
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This resort town, nestled snugly in the heart of the mountains about an hour's drive west of Calgary, is often described as a jewel in the crown of Alberta.
One of the gem's sparkles, however, lies up a mountain road, away from the swarming of Banff's visiting population. There you'll find a quiet retreat that encourages clear thinking and creativity, self-discovery and…
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They opened for international rap artists Wu Tang Clan and Ice T. They play recreation centres in isolated northern communities. The group War Party is "Cree hip-hop straight from the reserve" and their fan base is growing across North America.
In April the Hobbema group played at the Telus World Ski and Snowboard Festival in Whistler, B.C., in a show that was broadcast…
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They opened for international rap artists Wu Tang Clan and Ice T. They play recreation centres in isolated northern communities. The group War Party is "Cree hip-hop straight from the reserve" and their fan base is growing across North America.
In April the Hobbema group played at the Telus World Ski and Snowboard Festival in Whistler, B.C., in a show that was broadcast…
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On July 22 more than 60 people gathered at a farm north of Hythe to witness the first firing of the Bishogama, a one-of-a-kind Japanese-style wood-fired pottery kiln.
Francis Tootoosis of Hobbema was invited to offer a traditional Aboriginal blessing for the kiln, which was designed and built by fourth generation potter Yasuo Terada of Seto, Japan.
Bibi Clement, the…
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For the past 11 years a number of the Edmonton Eskimo Football Players have taken part in a program called Stay in School. The program is designed to at use the players as role models to spread the message that being in school and staying in school is important. On May 14, more than 100 students in grades 4, 5 and 6 listened as Henry Williams, Jed Roberts and Rob Harrod of the…
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People are invited to bring their drums, their songs, their voices, and their support on June 21 to a rally for all residential school survivors and their families. The rally will take place at the Alberta Legislature at 11 a.m. and will follow with a march through the downtown area to the Indian Affairs office at Canada Place.
Special guest speakers and residential…
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Joe Courterielle has an amazing story to tell. The man from Alexander First Nation shared the details of his life at the National First Nations Child and Family Services Conference held in Edmonton May 26 to 29.
The conference was hosted by Yellowhead Tribal Services Agency. Delegates came from across Canada and were presented with workshops, including those on…
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Canada celebrated Seniors Week from June 2 to 8 and this year the Native Seniors Centre in northeast Edmonton took part and put on a number of activities.
Dancers, drummers, storytelling, handgames, a traditional dress contest, a barbecue with traditional food, singing, hand-drum making, a pancake breakfast, a Cree Mass and a heritage map and craft display were just some…
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Canada celebrated Seniors Week from June 2 to 8 and this year the Native Seniors Centre in northeast Edmonton took part and put on a number of activities.
Dancers, drummers, storytelling, handgames, a traditional dress contest, a barbecue with traditional food, singing, hand-drum making, a pancake breakfast, a Cree Mass and a heritage map and craft display were just some…
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Ever wonder what it would be like to bead, do quill work, or make fish scale art or moccasins? As part of the Native Clothing Design Program, the Northern Lakes College in Grouard will hold a full week of four courses that will show you how. Courses are set to run from July 28 to Aug. 2.
"We are expecting people from other provinces to apply to this summer program. It…
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The constitution of the Iroquois Confederacy-the Great Law of Peace-is widely recognized as one of the most democratic political structures ever conceived: it is based on principles of persuasion, compromise and consensus-building.
Before the arrival of Europeans, a number of Aboriginal groups had developed extensive trading and economic systems. Items traded included…
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For many years Aboriginal people have celebrated the summer solstice on June 21 and in 1996, former governor general, Romeo Leblanc, officially declared it National Aboriginal Day.
This declaration has given thousands of people a chance to showcase the cultures of Inuit, First Nations and Metis people across the country and recognize the contributions that the first…
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Protocol and etiquette.... the ancient way to honor traditions, and acknowledge the ancestors, animal spirits and the Creator.
The bottom line...positive, respectful behavior at all times, with no drugs or alcohol ever allowed on the grounds in powwow country.
Powwow is an annual of song, dance and ceremony that comes full circle each year after a whole year of…
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Thousands of people are expected to take part in this year's Lac Ste. Anne pilgrimage. It is said to be the largest annual spiritual gathering of Native people in Canada.
Upwards of 30,000 people come to the broad, shallow lake in north-central Alberta to meet old friends, to celebrate, to do penance and to pray for their needs and for each other.
This is the…