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EDMONTON - An idea that formed three years ago is slowly getting off of the ground. The Guardian Angel program focuses on training women to be advocates and mediators for women who are experiencing personal, financial or family difficulties.
The Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women (IAAW) is currently seeking funds to help start up the program that will use…
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One recurring theme that emanated from the lips of several women panelists on the second day of the annual Esquao conference, banquet and awards was the need for women to be more proactive and face up to those issues that affect their human rights.
The May 20th Aboriginal Women's Human Rights Symposium was highlighted by several speakers who are long-standing activists…
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One recurring theme that emanated from the lips of several women panelists on the second day of the annual Esquao conference, banquet and awards was the need for women to be more proactive and face up to those issues that affect their human rights.
The May 20th Aboriginal Women's Human Rights Symposium was highlighted by several speakers who are long-standing activists…
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Indian control of Indian education continues to be the ultimate goal in the provision of education for First Nations children in Canada.
Paula Collier is education policy analyst with the Assembly of First Nations (AFN). She explained the concept of Indian control of Indian education was one put forward in the 1984 document Tradition in Education, published by the…
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Indian control of Indian education continues to be the ultimate goal in the provision of education for First Nations children in Canada.
Paula Collier is education policy analyst with the Assembly of First Nations (AFN). She explained the concept of Indian control of Indian education was one put forward in the 1984 document Tradition in Education, published by the…
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The Native Communications program in Edmonton has graduated such students as Jimmy Herman, Dale Auger, Ed Burnstick Sr. and several others who have gone on to careers in broadcast journalism, newspaper reporting, or the entertainment industry. However this year's course at Grant MacEwan College in Edmonton is the last. Earlier this year the college announced it was cutting its…
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The Native Communications program in Edmonton has graduated such students as Jimmy Herman, Dale Auger, Ed Burnstick Sr. and several others who have gone on to careers in broadcast journalism, newspaper reporting, or the entertainment industry. However this year's course at Grant MacEwan College in Edmonton is the last. Earlier this year the college announced it was cutting its…
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Alberta Learning's review of its Native education policy is nearing completion, with the final report and recommendations expected in the fall.
According to Robert Rock, senior policy analyst with the provincial ministry's Native education project, the consultation portion of the review is winding down, and work will now begin on turning the results of that consultation…
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Alberta Learning's review of its Native education policy is nearing completion, with the final report and recommendations expected in the fall.
According to Robert Rock, senior policy analyst with the provincial ministry's Native education project, the consultation portion of the review is winding down, and work will now begin on turning the results of that consultation…
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Bigstone Health and Wellness Cenre, the town of Slave Lake, Keeweetinok Lakes Regional Health Authority 15, the Municipal District of Opportunity, and the International Wellness Society held their first diabetes road relay race May 13 to raise money for diabetes prevention. The result was twice as good as organizers expected: the run brought in $13,396 by May 19, with…
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Bigstone Health and Wellness Cenre, the town of Slave Lake, Keeweetinok Lakes Regional Health Authority 15, the Municipal District of Opportunity, and the International Wellness Society held their first diabetes road relay race May 13 to raise money for diabetes prevention. The result was twice as good as organizers expected: the run brought in $13,396 by May 19, with…
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Among the scheduled activities June 21, the Athabasca Native Friendship Centre will be holding its annual general meeting and a barbecue at the Friendship Centre, starting at 6 p.m.
In Edmonton, the National Aboriginal Day Government of Canada Partnership Committee is organizing National Aboriginal Day events at Canada Place in the main atrium. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., arts…
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Among the scheduled activities June 21, the Athabasca Native Friendship Centre will be holding its annual general meeting and a barbecue at the Friendship Centre, starting at 6 p.m.
In Edmonton, the National Aboriginal Day Government of Canada Partnership Committee is organizing National Aboriginal Day events at Canada Place in the main atrium. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., arts…
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A desire to see two cultures unite has brought back to life the long dormant Buffalo Runners Society.
When the Peigan Nation and town of Pincher Creek celebrate National Aboriginal Day June 21, celebrations will go way beyond the day.
"I think it's a good idea if we start preaching to our children unity," said Maurice Little Wolf, a constable with the Peigan RCMP…
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A desire to see two cultures unite has brought back to life the long dormant Buffalo Runners Society.
When the Peigan Nation and town of Pincher Creek celebrate National Aboriginal Day June 21, celebrations will go way beyond the day.
"I think it's a good idea if we start preaching to our children unity," said Maurice Little Wolf, a constable with the Peigan RCMP…