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  • Terry Lusty, Sweetgrass Writer, Edmonton

Page 16

The Creator entrusted children to our care. We have a responsibility to protect them and keep them healthy," said Darlene Cardinal, an Aboriginal cultural instructor from Grande Prairie.

Cardinal was in her element and thoroughly enjoyed sharing her knowledge of the child development wheel with the 75-plus delegates from all over Alberta, the NWT and Nunavut who attended…

  • Terry Lusty, Sweetgrass Writer, Edmonton

Page 16

The Creator entrusted children to our care. We have a responsibility to protect them and keep them healthy," said Darlene Cardinal, an Aboriginal cultural instructor from Grande Prairie.

Cardinal was in her element and thoroughly enjoyed sharing her knowledge of the child development wheel with the 75-plus delegates from all over Alberta, the NWT and Nunavut who attended…

  • Chris Reading, Sweetgrass Writer, Edmonton

Page 15

The University of Alberta hosted the Forum on Aboriginal Health Research on March 14 and 15. Several talks and lectures over the two days were designed to raise awareness of the extent of the Native health crisis and the efforts being undertaken to address it. Internationally acclaimed respiratory health scientist Dr. Malcolm King organized the event at his home university,…

  • Chris Reading, Sweetgrass Writer, Edmonton

Page 15

The University of Alberta hosted the Forum on Aboriginal Health Research on March 14 and 15. Several talks and lectures over the two days were designed to raise awareness of the extent of the Native health crisis and the efforts being undertaken to address it. Internationally acclaimed respiratory health scientist Dr. Malcolm King organized the event at his home university,…

  • Crystal Morton, Sweetgrass Writer, Hobbema

Page 13

"It's more than just a learning facility," said John Balon, project manager for Ledcor Industries Limited. "It's a part of their heritage."

Balon was one of the key Ledcor employees who took a vision of a new school for Ermineskin Cree Nation and made it a reality.

On March 12, Elders, students, parents, teachers, engineers and construction workers gathered to…

  • Crystal Morton, Sweetgrass Writer, Hobbema

Page 13

"It's more than just a learning facility," said John Balon, project manager for Ledcor Industries Limited. "It's a part of their heritage."

Balon was one of the key Ledcor employees who took a vision of a new school for Ermineskin Cree Nation and made it a reality.

On March 12, Elders, students, parents, teachers, engineers and construction workers gathered to…

  • Sweetgrass Staff, Hobbema

Page 11

An curriculum emphasizing the Plains Cree culture, along with computer facilities that would be the envy of any school in Canada, are the drawing cards for the Ermineskin Junior Senior High School. That's according to Bernard Gauthier, director of facilties with the Miyo Wahkohtowin Community Education Authority, which runs the education portfolio for the band. He has overseen…

  • Sweetgrass Staff, Hobbema

Page 11

An curriculum emphasizing the Plains Cree culture, along with computer facilities that would be the envy of any school in Canada, are the drawing cards for the Ermineskin Junior Senior High School. That's according to Bernard Gauthier, director of facilties with the Miyo Wahkohtowin Community Education Authority, which runs the education portfolio for the band. He has overseen…

  • Eileen Passmore and Sweetgrass Staff, Edmonton

Page 9

Native Awareness Day has kept a day to highlight Native culture and entertainment at Concordia University College of Alberta for 14 years. The event is organized by students in the university and college entrance program for Aboriginal adults, and by Aboriginal students in undergraduate degree programs.

On March 9, Dr. Kraemer welcomed guests and thanked everyone for…

  • Eileen Passmore and Sweetgrass Staff, Edmonton

Page 9

Native Awareness Day has kept a day to highlight Native culture and entertainment at Concordia University College of Alberta for 14 years. The event is organized by students in the university and college entrance program for Aboriginal adults, and by Aboriginal students in undergraduate degree programs.

On March 9, Dr. Kraemer welcomed guests and thanked everyone for…

  • Shari Narine, Sweetgrass Writer, Lethbridge

Page 8

The Aboriginal Career and Development Centre in this southern Alberta city has the potential to service one-quarter of the city's population as a result of its relocation.

It offers employment and training services to approximately 17,500 urban Aboriginal people in the Lethbridge area. The number is so high, said executive director Gerald Crick, because in addition to the…

  • Shari Narine, Sweetgrass Writer, Lethbridge

Page 8

The Aboriginal Career and Development Centre in this southern Alberta city has the potential to service one-quarter of the city's population as a result of its relocation.

It offers employment and training services to approximately 17,500 urban Aboriginal people in the Lethbridge area. The number is so high, said executive director Gerald Crick, because in addition to the…

  • Shari Narine, Sweetgrass Writer, Fort McLeod

Page 7

A new exhibit at the Fort Museum, in Fort Macleod, about half an hour's drive west of Lethbridge, is a collaborative effort between members of the nearby Blood and Peigan tribes and the Canadian Museum of Civilization.

"With all our exhibits, we try to break the stereotypes, tell the accurate story. It's the same thing with 'Legends of Our Times - Native Cowboy Life',"…

  • Shari Narine, Sweetgrass Writer, Fort McLeod

Page 7

A new exhibit at the Fort Museum, in Fort Macleod, about half an hour's drive west of Lethbridge, is a collaborative effort between members of the nearby Blood and Peigan tribes and the Canadian Museum of Civilization.

"With all our exhibits, we try to break the stereotypes, tell the accurate story. It's the same thing with 'Legends of Our Times - Native Cowboy Life',"…

  • Joan Taillon, Sweetgrass Writer, Edmonton

Page 6

Two First Nations, one in the north and one in the south of the province, got a significant influx of cash from the federal government last month.

On March 16, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development Robert Nault announced funding to support the infrastructure development aspirations of the Blood Tribe, southwest of Lethbridge, and the Fort McKay First Nation,…