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A memorial handgame tournament in honor of Philomene Faithful was held in Frog Lake April 22 and 23.
George Canapotatoe, from Onion Lake, Sask., took home the championship prize of $5,000, a jacket and a trophy. Second place went to Cameron Pipe from Kehewin, Alta., who picked up 3,500, a star blanket and a trophy. Third place winner Lorin Faithful from Frog Lake took…
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A memorial handgame tournament in honor of Philomene Faithful was held in Frog Lake April 22 and 23.
George Canapotatoe, from Onion Lake, Sask., took home the championship prize of $5,000, a jacket and a trophy. Second place went to Cameron Pipe from Kehewin, Alta., who picked up 3,500, a star blanket and a trophy. Third place winner Lorin Faithful from Frog Lake took…
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CALGARY-Debbie L. Todd, 22, is one of five students attending Canadian universities and colleges who have been notified they will receive $4,000 towards their education this year through the Royal Bank's Native Student Awards Program. Todd and the other award recipients will receive $4,000 annually for educational expenses for a maximum four years of university or two years of…
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CALGARY-Debbie L. Todd, 22, is one of five students attending Canadian universities and colleges who have been notified they will receive $4,000 towards their education this year through the Royal Bank's Native Student Awards Program. Todd and the other award recipients will receive $4,000 annually for educational expenses for a maximum four years of university or two years of…
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Six students from Omchaminahos Elementary School in Saddle Lake First Nation will be coming to Edmonton to take part in the Edmonton Regional Heritage School Fair May 13.
The students have worked together on a project for this fifth annual fair, and will be presenting it during the competition, which will take place in the Alberta Legislative Assembly pedway starting at 9…
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Six students from Omchaminahos Elementary School in Saddle Lake First Nation will be coming to Edmonton to take part in the Edmonton Regional Heritage School Fair May 13.
The students have worked together on a project for this fifth annual fair, and will be presenting it during the competition, which will take place in the Alberta Legislative Assembly pedway starting at 9…
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The Bigstone Cree Nation in Demarais celebrated Alphonse Beaver's birthday on April 8. More than 400 relatives and friends attended. Beaver, who turned 100 years young on April 3, sat among the crowd of well- wishers. Guests included provincial MLA Mike Cardinal, members of the federal and provincial governments and representatives from Alberta Energy. Six generations of family…
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The Bigstone Cree Nation in Demarais celebrated Alphonse Beaver's birthday on April 8. More than 400 relatives and friends attended. Beaver, who turned 100 years young on April 3, sat among the crowd of well- wishers. Guests included provincial MLA Mike Cardinal, members of the federal and provincial governments and representatives from Alberta Energy. Six generations of family…
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Tansi!
Now that the weather is much more pleasant and community people are out and about a lot, do take care to "bring 'em back alive." It seems that we always lose some cherished ones to highway and work-related mishaps. Perhaps we could all make a more conscious effort to avoid accidents and keep on smiling this summer.
Morin to release new CD
If one goes…
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Tansi!
Now that the weather is much more pleasant and community people are out and about a lot, do take care to "bring 'em back alive." It seems that we always lose some cherished ones to highway and work-related mishaps. Perhaps we could all make a more conscious effort to avoid accidents and keep on smiling this summer.
Morin to release new CD
If one goes…
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Sixteen-year-old Raven Buffalo from Samson First Nation won the Miss Teen Alberta competition April 2 in Edmonton.
It's been a busy time for the ambitious student ever since winning the Miss Teen title. Pre-pageant, too, there were daily rehearsals in Edmonton. The girls learned the opening number that they danced on pageant night at Dance Alberta. There were photo shoots…
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Sixteen-year-old Raven Buffalo from Samson First Nation won the Miss Teen Alberta competition April 2 in Edmonton.
It's been a busy time for the ambitious student ever since winning the Miss Teen title. Pre-pageant, too, there were daily rehearsals in Edmonton. The girls learned the opening number that they danced on pageant night at Dance Alberta. There were photo shoots…
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On May 20, 1999, the Supreme Court of Canada rendered a unanimous decision confirming the right of off reserve Indian band members to vote for chief and council. The Supreme Court suspended the implementation of this declaration for a period of 18 months. At this time the court gave all First Nations time to adjust to their new election rules and regulations and the government…
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On May 20, 1999, the Supreme Court of Canada rendered a unanimous decision confirming the right of off reserve Indian band members to vote for chief and council. The Supreme Court suspended the implementation of this declaration for a period of 18 months. At this time the court gave all First Nations time to adjust to their new election rules and regulations and the government…
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For actors Tanya Tourangeau and Stuart Lennie, taking a deeper look at what many Aboriginal youth face in urban communities is a goal that they are focusing on. Both are committed to providing positive Aboriginal identities in youth by helping them deal with issues of racism, teen sexuality and parenthood through workshops and acting lessons. One workshop features a short film…