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  • Terry Lusty, Sweetgrass Writer, EDMONTON

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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…

  • Terrying about with Terry Lusty

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Tansi! Whooee! Boy, I can't wait for spring to roll around and see all that nice green stuff blanketing our good Mother Earth.

CD released

ONOWAY-Songbird Mishi Donovan, the 1998 Juno Award winner, has just released a new CD entitled, Journey Home. Donovan informed Terrying About that the Winnipeg-based Arbor Records will pull off at least one single for market.…

  • Terrying about with Terry Lusty

Page 5

Tansi! Whooee! Boy, I can't wait for spring to roll around and see all that nice green stuff blanketing our good Mother Earth.

CD released

ONOWAY-Songbird Mishi Donovan, the 1998 Juno Award winner, has just released a new CD entitled, Journey Home. Donovan informed Terrying About that the Winnipeg-based Arbor Records will pull off at least one single for market.…

  • Paul Barnsley, Sweetgrass Writer, WINDSOR, Ont.

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Brad Hortie called it on March 3. He worried that his fighter, Crystal "Braveheart" Arcand, was being set up for a fall by her opponent's handlers. They were looking for someone who would help their fighter, Laila Ali, move up the ladder in a controlled fashion, someone who would provide a bigger challenge than previous opponents but not too much of a challange.

The…

  • Paul Barnsley, Sweetgrass Writer, WINDSOR, Ont.

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Brad Hortie called it on March 3. He worried that his fighter, Crystal "Braveheart" Arcand, was being set up for a fall by her opponent's handlers. They were looking for someone who would help their fighter, Laila Ali, move up the ladder in a controlled fashion, someone who would provide a bigger challenge than previous opponents but not too much of a challange.

The…

  • Yvonne Irene Gladue, Sweetgrass Writer, EDMONTON

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The WhiteStone Project, initiated by the Sacred Heart Church of the First Peoples, is holding a conference on Aboriginal gang issues on March 30 and 31 in Edmonton.

The two-day conference, called Circling Winds: Get out, Stay out, Help out, will address such issues as the affects of gang violence in the community; community feedback on gang activity; positive community…

  • Yvonne Irene Gladue, Sweetgrass Writer, EDMONTON

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The WhiteStone Project, initiated by the Sacred Heart Church of the First Peoples, is holding a conference on Aboriginal gang issues on March 30 and 31 in Edmonton.

The two-day conference, called Circling Winds: Get out, Stay out, Help out, will address such issues as the affects of gang violence in the community; community feedback on gang activity; positive community…

  • Cheryl Petten, Sweetgrass Writer, EDMONTON

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On March 1, Bill 2, the First Nations Sacred Ceremonial Objects Repatriation Act, received first reading in the provincial legislature. The new legislation, the first of its kind in Canada, will pave the way for the province to relinquish any legal claim to sacred ceremonial objects currently in the collections of both the Glenbow Museum and the Provincial Museum of Alberta. The…

  • Cheryl Petten, Sweetgrass Writer, EDMONTON

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On March 1, Bill 2, the First Nations Sacred Ceremonial Objects Repatriation Act, received first reading in the provincial legislature. The new legislation, the first of its kind in Canada, will pave the way for the province to relinquish any legal claim to sacred ceremonial objects currently in the collections of both the Glenbow Museum and the Provincial Museum of Alberta. The…

  • Cheryl Petten, Sweetgrass Writer, CALGARY

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Sixteen "Great Kids" from across Alberta received recognition for their contributions to their families and communities on Family Day, as the first ever Great Kids Awards were handed out.

Among those receiving the awards were Tannis Boudrea from the Saddle Lake First Nation community, and Jasmine Poitras-John from the Bonnyville/Kehewin area.

Nine-year-old Tannis…

  • Cheryl Petten, Sweetgrass Writer, CALGARY

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Sixteen "Great Kids" from across Alberta received recognition for their contributions to their families and communities on Family Day, as the first ever Great Kids Awards were handed out.

Among those receiving the awards were Tannis Boudrea from the Saddle Lake First Nation community, and Jasmine Poitras-John from the Bonnyville/Kehewin area.

Nine-year-old Tannis…

  • Joan Taillon, Sweetgrass Writer, SAMSON FIRST NATION

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Ultrex Podiatric Laboratories is a new business in Hobbema, located on the Samson reserve, and owned and operated by Dr. Deb Crowfoot.

Officially opened April 1, Ultrex is not only unique to Alberta, "it is the most high-tech lab in Canada," when it comes to designing and manufacturing prescription orthotics (inserts) for shoes, according to Mark Tilling, the business…

  • Joan Taillon, Sweetgrass Writer, SAMSON FIRST NATION

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Ultrex Podiatric Laboratories is a new business in Hobbema, located on the Samson reserve, and owned and operated by Dr. Deb Crowfoot.

Officially opened April 1, Ultrex is not only unique to Alberta, "it is the most high-tech lab in Canada," when it comes to designing and manufacturing prescription orthotics (inserts) for shoes, according to Mark Tilling, the business…

  • Yvonne Irene Gladue, Sweetgrass Writer, EDMONTON

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The second annual Canadian National Powwow Society fundraising gala was held at the Northlands Agricom on April 15. The gala, attended by dignitaries including Edmonton Mayor Bill Smith and Associate Minister of Aboriginal Affairs Pearl Calahasen, was emceed by Dale Auger.

Auger, who is from northern Alberta, kept the crowd in stitches with his antics. The event,attended…

  • Yvonne Irene Gladue, Sweetgrass Writer, EDMONTON

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The second annual Canadian National Powwow Society fundraising gala was held at the Northlands Agricom on April 15. The gala, attended by dignitaries including Edmonton Mayor Bill Smith and Associate Minister of Aboriginal Affairs Pearl Calahasen, was emceed by Dale Auger.

Auger, who is from northern Alberta, kept the crowd in stitches with his antics. The event,attended…