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Canada's premiere Metis celebration, Back to Batoche 2000, witnessed a return of people from all over Canada and some states for the 30th anniversary of the event.
This year's July 22-29 attendance definitely surpassed last year's 2,000. According to the sponsoring Metis Nation of Saskatchewan, an estimated 10,000 came. This year, Batoche ran for a full week compared to…
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Canada's premiere Metis celebration, Back to Batoche 2000, witnessed a return of people from all over Canada and some states for the 30th anniversary of the event.
This year's July 22-29 attendance definitely surpassed last year's 2,000. According to the sponsoring Metis Nation of Saskatchewan, an estimated 10,000 came. This year, Batoche ran for a full week compared to…
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Chief Morris Monias' vision of a powwow for the community of Heart Lake has finally become a reality.
It's been almost 12 months since the chief of the Heart Lake First Nation had a vision to bring a powwow to his people. The weekend of July 28 to 30 saw the realization of that dream.
The first Heart Lake powwow saw 170 dancers in full Native dress take to the ring…
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Chief Morris Monias' vision of a powwow for the community of Heart Lake has finally become a reality.
It's been almost 12 months since the chief of the Heart Lake First Nation had a vision to bring a powwow to his people. The weekend of July 28 to 30 saw the realization of that dream.
The first Heart Lake powwow saw 170 dancers in full Native dress take to the ring…
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A powerful wind storm threatened to end the traditional powwow held at Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump Interpretive Centre during the Buffalo Days Powwow and Tipi Village celebration July 21 to 23.
The traditional powwow arbor assembled with willows and tree branches that was nestled among 27 Blackfoot tipis survived the thrashing on the evening of the 22nd.
"It was…
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The wind blew up, the dancers ran for shelter and the crowd scattered as security tried to maintain calm.
The Blood First Nation Millennium Fair, Rodeo & Powwow Celebration 2000 was hit by a severe wind storm on the evening of July 22.
At approximately 9:30 p.m. the powwow arbor and grounds were thrashed by the powerful winds, causing tents and trees to blow…
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The wind blew up, the dancers ran for shelter and the crowd scattered as security tried to maintain calm.
The Blood First Nation Millennium Fair, Rodeo & Powwow Celebration 2000 was hit by a severe wind storm on the evening of July 22.
At approximately 9:30 p.m. the powwow arbor and grounds were thrashed by the powerful winds, causing tents and trees to blow…
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Three young girls from Metis Local 888 in Drayton Valley took top honors at the American Dance Awards national finals, held in Las Vegas July 6 to 9. The finals have now expanded into an international event, with dancers from around the world taking part.
Megan Rowles, 8, Ranae Rowles, 4, and Jessie Garon, 9, competed against 1,500 other dancers under the age of 12, with…
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Three young girls from Metis Local 888 in Drayton Valley took top honors at the American Dance Awards national finals, held in Las Vegas July 6 to 9. The finals have now expanded into an international event, with dancers from around the world taking part.
Megan Rowles, 8, Ranae Rowles, 4, and Jessie Garon, 9, competed against 1,500 other dancers under the age of 12, with…
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In welcoming the millennium, St. Albert is celebrating its Metis history and origin. The St. Albert Heritage Museum is inviting the public to view Proud Traditions: Metis Culture and Heritage from June 2 to Oct. 28. To coincide with the museum's exhibit, Profiles Public Art Gallery showcased the work of four Metis artists from June 7 to July 29.
"We have had Aboriginal…
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In welcoming the millennium, St. Albert is celebrating its Metis history and origin. The St. Albert Heritage Museum is inviting the public to view Proud Traditions: Metis Culture and Heritage from June 2 to Oct. 28. To coincide with the museum's exhibit, Profiles Public Art Gallery showcased the work of four Metis artists from June 7 to July 29.
"We have had Aboriginal…
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Tansi!
To my big family of readers, welcome back. I hope your summer is going well and that all those miles you put in going to powwows, rodeos, cultural events and so forth are not taking a toll on your vehicle or personal self. Of course they always take a toll on our pocketbooks, eh? Can't help that. Anyway, here's hoping you always get home safely.
With the…
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Tansi!
To my big family of readers, welcome back. I hope your summer is going well and that all those miles you put in going to powwows, rodeos, cultural events and so forth are not taking a toll on your vehicle or personal self. Of course they always take a toll on our pocketbooks, eh? Can't help that. Anyway, here's hoping you always get home safely.
With the…
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Health and Wellness employees were among this year's recipients of The Premier's Award of Excellence for their work promoting the health of Aboriginal people across Alberta.
The Aboriginal Health Strategy (AHS) team received a bronze Award of Excellence, one of 36 teams to be recognized.
The awards were established by Premier Ralph Klein in 1994 as a way to…
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Health and Wellness employees were among this year's recipients of The Premier's Award of Excellence for their work promoting the health of Aboriginal people across Alberta.
The Aboriginal Health Strategy (AHS) team received a bronze Award of Excellence, one of 36 teams to be recognized.
The awards were established by Premier Ralph Klein in 1994 as a way to…