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The community of Fort Chipewyan was abuzz with activity during the community's health and healing conference Feb. 22 to 25. This year's conference - The Road We Build Today, We Travel Tomorrow - was well attended.
From Richard Latreille's workshop on stress management and Relaxation, to Leonard (Moccasin Joe) Dick's workshop on healing with laughter, the conference…
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Edmonton's Crowne Plaza Hotel was the scene for the third national Metis Youth Conference held Feb. 25 to 27. This year's conference "Our Time is Here - Health and Metis Youth 2000," had youth delegates attend from the three prairie provinces and British Columbia.
Workshops included restoration of the Michif language by Norman Fleury; Learn your History with Bob…
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Edmonton's Crowne Plaza Hotel was the scene for the third national Metis Youth Conference held Feb. 25 to 27. This year's conference "Our Time is Here - Health and Metis Youth 2000," had youth delegates attend from the three prairie provinces and British Columbia.
Workshops included restoration of the Michif language by Norman Fleury; Learn your History with Bob…
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Last year, the Aboriginal Student Council at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology did not host the Aboriginal Awareness Day that had taken root back in 1995. The scene was a complete turn-around on Feb. 11 this year when the student body got it all together and presented a fine demonstration of what are some elements of Aboriginal culture.
The function kicked off…
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Last year, the Aboriginal Student Council at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology did not host the Aboriginal Awareness Day that had taken root back in 1995. The scene was a complete turn-around on Feb. 11 this year when the student body got it all together and presented a fine demonstration of what are some elements of Aboriginal culture.
The function kicked off…
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A sense of excitement filled the air as students rushed from one career booth to the other asking questions and viewing numerous displays at Fort Chipewyan's Career Days 2000 on Feb. 22 to 24. The career days, held in conjunction with Nunee Health's 6th Annual Health and Healing conference, took place at the Athabasca Delta Community School.
Career booths included…
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People living on and around the Kehewin reserve in northeastern Alberta have access to a number of services in one convenient location, thanks to the opening of the Kehew Professional Centre.
The Kehew Professional Centre opened for business in May 1999, providing a new home for a number of tenants that had previously been operating in other sites on reserve - the Kehewin…
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People living on and around the Kehewin reserve in northeastern Alberta have access to a number of services in one convenient location, thanks to the opening of the Kehew Professional Centre.
The Kehew Professional Centre opened for business in May 1999, providing a new home for a number of tenants that had previously been operating in other sites on reserve - the Kehewin…
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The recent outbreak of meningococcal infection in and around Edmonton that killed two teenagers sparked a move by health authorities to vaccinate area children aged two to 19.
Sixteen cases of meningitis have been reported in Edmonton and surrounding areas since December. The provincial total of reported cases since December 1999 is 20.
The inoculation process was…
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The ongoing effort of Frank Latour has paid off once again as he won this year's Outstanding Volunteer of the Year Award for his work at the Canadian Native Friendship Centre in Edmonton. Recognition awards to Latour and several others were handed out at a formal banquet and evening of entertainment on Feb. 26 at the centre.
The bulk of Latour's volunteerism centres around…
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The ongoing effort of Frank Latour has paid off once again as he won this year's Outstanding Volunteer of the Year Award for his work at the Canadian Native Friendship Centre in Edmonton. Recognition awards to Latour and several others were handed out at a formal banquet and evening of entertainment on Feb. 26 at the centre.
The bulk of Latour's volunteerism centres around…
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A recipient of last year's Aboriginal Achievement awards, Alika LaFontaine, was in Edmonton at the third national Metis Youth Conference on Feb. 25 to 27.
LaFontaine and four other members of his family are better known as the 5th Generation, a singing group consisting of Chris, 21, Norman, 19, Alika, 17, Leemai, 15 and Kalea, 13. The members of the group, whose musical…
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On February 15, Siksika First Nation lost one of it's most cherished members when Rev. Arthur Ayoungman Sr. (Ots kaa pi ni, Mais toi tsi kin) passed away at age 80. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 19 at the Deerfoot Sportsplex with tributes given by Mark Wolfleg Sr. and Strater Crowfoot.
Known widely for his kind and gentle manner, the spiritual leader was a devout…
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On February 15, Siksika First Nation lost one of it's most cherished members when Rev. Arthur Ayoungman Sr. (Ots kaa pi ni, Mais toi tsi kin) passed away at age 80. Funeral services were conducted Feb. 19 at the Deerfoot Sportsplex with tributes given by Mark Wolfleg Sr. and Strater Crowfoot.
Known widely for his kind and gentle manner, the spiritual leader was a devout…
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Travis Dugas, a traditional First Nation dancer emceed the March 1 Native awareness day festivities at Concordia College in Edmonton.
The event began with a blessing of the food for the feast by Isabel Auger and Frank Daniels. Then, Dr. Richard Kraemer, the college's president, welcomed everyone and acknowledged all those present.
As has been the tradition with most…