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Tansi!
Now that winter is descending upon us, allow me to tell you a short story. After all, isn't winter our time for story-telling?
A number of people have been wondering what happened to me. They see me in this full leg cast and I have to keep repeating my story.
Around mid-October I tried to pull off a magnificent Evel Knievel dare-devil stunt: I…
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The Native Council of Canada (Alberta) is conducting its annual general meeting in three cities in northern, central and southern centres in the province to ensure a high degree of participation by the non-status and off-reserve Indians it represents.
The first meeting was held in Anzac near the Fort McMurray First Nation, on Oct. 21, when Doris Ronnenberg was confirmed…
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The Native Council of Canada (Alberta) is conducting its annual general meeting in three cities in northern, central and southern centres in the province to ensure a high degree of participation by the non-status and off-reserve Indians it represents.
The first meeting was held in Anzac near the Fort McMurray First Nation, on Oct. 21, when Doris Ronnenberg was confirmed…
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It has been 30 years of continued growth for Native Counselling Services of Alberta (NCSA) and the organization celebrated its achievements by honoring its staff.
On Nov.1, the organization invited its staff and partners to the Westin Hotel to commemorate its anniversary and accomplishments.
"My initial dream when I first got going was that I would saturate the…
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It has been 30 years of continued growth for Native Counselling Services of Alberta (NCSA) and the organization celebrated its achievements by honoring its staff.
On Nov.1, the organization invited its staff and partners to the Westin Hotel to commemorate its anniversary and accomplishments.
"My initial dream when I first got going was that I would saturate the…
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The talents of local Native people will be showcased this month at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump Interpretive Centre.
The annual Heritage Through My Hands show is slated for Nov. 25, with 20 tables to display Native arts and crafts.
"It's a popular event," said Louisa Crow Shoe, special events officer at the centre. Admission is free and the event attracts as many as…
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The talents of local Native people will be showcased this month at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump Interpretive Centre.
The annual Heritage Through My Hands show is slated for Nov. 25, with 20 tables to display Native arts and crafts.
"It's a popular event," said Louisa Crow Shoe, special events officer at the centre. Admission is free and the event attracts as many as…
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Western Cree Tribal Council, representing Duncan First Nation, Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation and Horse Lake First Nation, is hosting a four-day residential school conference in Edmonton in February. The theme will be "Breaking the Silence for the Seventh Generation." It is targeted at workers in social service, health and correctional fields, and other Native community workers.…
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Western Cree Tribal Council, representing Duncan First Nation, Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation and Horse Lake First Nation, is hosting a four-day residential school conference in Edmonton in February. The theme will be "Breaking the Silence for the Seventh Generation." It is targeted at workers in social service, health and correctional fields, and other Native community workers.…
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About 150 people gathered at the Fort Vermillion Legion Hall on Oct. 27 for an appreciation potluck dinner held for Kenton Randle. The event was held both to celebrate Randle's 40th birthday and to give him a proper send-off before he headed to the Canadian Finals Rodeo in Edmonton. This is the sixth year Randle has competed in the CFR, held this year from Nov. 8 to 12.
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About 150 people gathered at the Fort Vermillion Legion Hall on Oct. 27 for an appreciation potluck dinner held for Kenton Randle. The event was held both to celebrate Randle's 40th birthday and to give him a proper send-off before he headed to the Canadian Finals Rodeo in Edmonton. This is the sixth year Randle has competed in the CFR, held this year from Nov. 8 to 12.
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The White Buffalo Society kicked off Edmonton's launch of an international initiative that aims to return Aboriginal land to its original inhabitants and to clean up Mother Earth.
On Oct. 19, City Hall saw the Edmonton Ecumenical Jubilee 2000 Committee launch the third international jubilee initiative - The Renewal of the Earth.
Individuals from the Catholic Council…
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The White Buffalo Society kicked off Edmonton's launch of an international initiative that aims to return Aboriginal land to its original inhabitants and to clean up Mother Earth.
On Oct. 19, City Hall saw the Edmonton Ecumenical Jubilee 2000 Committee launch the third international jubilee initiative - The Renewal of the Earth.
Individuals from the Catholic Council…
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A three-day conference organized by the Calgary-based Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth (USAY) featured speakers and participants from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Despite these differences, the Fire Keepers Gathering 2000, held September 22 to 24, delivered a single, strong message about empowering Aboriginal youth. The message was that it is up to individuals…
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A three-day conference organized by the Calgary-based Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth (USAY) featured speakers and participants from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Despite these differences, the Fire Keepers Gathering 2000, held September 22 to 24, delivered a single, strong message about empowering Aboriginal youth. The message was that it is up to individuals…