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In an initiation powwow ceremony held at the Ben Calf Robe School gymnasium on Mar. 25, more than 20 young people were initiated as powwow dancers. The event, set up by the O'Kesico Aboriginal Women's Society and the Cross Cultural Families of Native Children, was funded by the Waln Foundation of Edmonton.
More than 200 people attended the afternoon celebration, which…
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Alberta Treaty 8 Health Authority has delivered a strongly worded request for meningitis vaccinations in the region to Dr. Harry Hodes, assistant regional director of the Medical Services Branch of Health Canada, but is unsatisfied with Hodes' answer.
The March 15 letter said in part that Treaty 8 leaders expect Hodes to honor his "responsibilities under the Public Health…
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It was serious icing on the cake for the Saddle Lake Hockey Club. A great season, well played and hard fought, topped off by a decisive victory by the Saddle Lake Warriors March 25 against the legendary nine-time regional champions, the Lloydminster Junior B Bandits.
"It was a real surprise for everyone in the Northeastern Alberta Hockey League," said Head Coach Terry…
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It was serious icing on the cake for the Saddle Lake Hockey Club. A great season, well played and hard fought, topped off by a decisive victory by the Saddle Lake Warriors March 25 against the legendary nine-time regional champions, the Lloydminster Junior B Bandits.
"It was a real surprise for everyone in the Northeastern Alberta Hockey League," said Head Coach Terry…
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On March 13, the community of Cadotte Lake, 550 km out of Edmonton, had a chance to celebrate their radio station CHWC's first birthday and to enjoy a bingo social with the CFWE bingo crew. The celebration at Cadotte Lake School included bingo, a dinner of Kentucky Fried Chicken, karaoke singers and a performance by Cadotte Lake's FMX and Rock City break dancers. More than 200…
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On March 13, the community of Cadotte Lake, 550 km out of Edmonton, had a chance to celebrate their radio station CHWC's first birthday and to enjoy a bingo social with the CFWE bingo crew. The celebration at Cadotte Lake School included bingo, a dinner of Kentucky Fried Chicken, karaoke singers and a performance by Cadotte Lake's FMX and Rock City break dancers. More than 200…
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Hundreds of people attended the "Circling Winds: A Conference on Aboriginal Gang Issues" on Mar. 30 and 31. The conference, which was hosted by the WhiteStone Project, was sponsored by the Canadian Heritage Initiative. Delegates attended workshops located at the Sacred Heart Church of the First Peoples, the basement at the Immaculate Conception Church and at the Sacred Heart…
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Hundreds of people attended the "Circling Winds: A Conference on Aboriginal Gang Issues" on Mar. 30 and 31. The conference, which was hosted by the WhiteStone Project, was sponsored by the Canadian Heritage Initiative. Delegates attended workshops located at the Sacred Heart Church of the First Peoples, the basement at the Immaculate Conception Church and at the Sacred Heart…
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About 350 students gathered at the Canadian Native Friendship Centre in Edmonton on March 21, taking part in a student forum addressing the problem of racism.
The "Eliminating Racism Through Understanding" forum was held to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
Among those attending were students and staff from Spruce Avenue…
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About 350 students gathered at the Canadian Native Friendship Centre in Edmonton on March 21, taking part in a student forum addressing the problem of racism.
The "Eliminating Racism Through Understanding" forum was held to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
Among those attending were students and staff from Spruce Avenue…
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Many members of the community came together to listen, learn and heal as the Town of Peerless Lake hosted its first-ever community wellness days March 30 and 31.
A number of workshops were held, covering topics such as self-esteem, addictions, dealing with feelings, parenting, safety and accident prevention, Elders' storytelling, career development, baby-sitting, and the…
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Many members of the community came together to listen, learn and heal as the Town of Peerless Lake hosted its first-ever community wellness days March 30 and 31.
A number of workshops were held, covering topics such as self-esteem, addictions, dealing with feelings, parenting, safety and accident prevention, Elders' storytelling, career development, baby-sitting, and the…
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Nakoda Nation couple Mark and Frances (Wesley) Poucette celebrated 15 years of married happiness March 25, with a round dance at the Morley gymnasium attended by more than 300 people.
Preparations for the special day were a family affair, with extended family assisting to sew the beautiful outfits, decorate the gymnasium and cook.
The couple and their attendants…
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Nakoda Nation couple Mark and Frances (Wesley) Poucette celebrated 15 years of married happiness March 25, with a round dance at the Morley gymnasium attended by more than 300 people.
Preparations for the special day were a family affair, with extended family assisting to sew the beautiful outfits, decorate the gymnasium and cook.
The couple and their attendants…
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For 26-year-old Shayne Courtorielle, riding and grooming and cleaning out a horse's stall will be a part of his day-to-day routine for the next four years. He will be a part of Canada's famous RCMP Musical Ride where members wear their red serge while riding horse back doing performances.
The musical ride tours all across Canada and across the United States. This year the…