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It's a one of a kind program in Canada. Northern Ontario Native students will soon receive letters and books from non-Native students from 85 different public schools in the province in a new pen pal project created by Lt.-Gov. James K. Bartleman to promote literacy among Aboriginal youth.
Bartleman announced the project April 7, joined by Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief…
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Some people talk about Robin Big Snake simply because of his catchy name.
The 20-year-old left winger, however, has also created quite a buzz with his play this season in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).
Big Snake, whose mother Lisa is Cree and father Carlon is Blackfoot, is a big part of the Owen Sound Attack, one of the OHL's top squads this year.
The 6-…
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Some people talk about Robin Big Snake simply because of his catchy name.
The 20-year-old left winger, however, has also created quite a buzz with his play this season in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).
Big Snake, whose mother Lisa is Cree and father Carlon is Blackfoot, is a big part of the Owen Sound Attack, one of the OHL's top squads this year.
The 6-…
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The Odawa Native Friendship Centre and the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board have joined forces to offer Aboriginal students a unique program that incorporates Native culture into the high school curriculum.
"This program is unlike any other alternative high school program because we base everything on the seven grandfather teachings," said Greta Neepin-Kirkness,…
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First Nation educators from across southern Ontario gathered in Niagara Falls from Feb. 23 to 25 to learn about ways they can help improve education attainment levels for students on reserve.
More than 100 people were in attendance for the eighth annual Partnership in Success education conference hosted by the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation and Indian Affairs…
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First Nation educators from across southern Ontario gathered in Niagara Falls from Feb. 23 to 25 to learn about ways they can help improve education attainment levels for students on reserve.
More than 100 people were in attendance for the eighth annual Partnership in Success education conference hosted by the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation and Indian Affairs…
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How do managers manage when the going gets tough? Gordon Peters says, "Call a friend."
Amos Key Jr. belongs to a men's singing group and hosts a blues radio show, which helps him "to be inspired by the passion that you're doing something good."
Deborah Richardson said her desire "to make sure that her children are grounded in who they are" keeps her going.
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How do managers manage when the going gets tough? Gordon Peters says, "Call a friend."
Amos Key Jr. belongs to a men's singing group and hosts a blues radio show, which helps him "to be inspired by the passion that you're doing something good."
Deborah Richardson said her desire "to make sure that her children are grounded in who they are" keeps her going.
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The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is readying itself for its third OPP Bound recruitment program scheduled to be held this summer in Orillia.
OPP Bound 2005 is a recruitment venture aimed at increase awareness of employment opportunities in the OPP for women and men from diverse communities. A total of 100 men and women will be chosen to take part in the one-week camp,…
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The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is readying itself for its third OPP Bound recruitment program scheduled to be held this summer in Orillia.
OPP Bound 2005 is a recruitment venture aimed at increase awareness of employment opportunities in the OPP for women and men from diverse communities. A total of 100 men and women will be chosen to take part in the one-week camp,…
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Cayuga actor Gary Farmer views television with a suspicious eye. He describes it as an assimilation tool that acts merely as a framework to hang commercials off of.
"I don't trust it that much," he said.
Farmer loves theatre because of its honesty. He says film is interesting because people spend years, a decade even, developing the larger stories they will tell…
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A unique opportunity exists for Aboriginal young people to enjoy a cultural exchange and share it with a television audience. Road Scholars Productions Inc. is accepting applications in its Toronto office from students in grades 9 to 12 who want to travel, take pictures, and participate in a television production that will be broadcast on APTN in 2006.
Jane Hawtin is…
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A unique opportunity exists for Aboriginal young people to enjoy a cultural exchange and share it with a television audience. Road Scholars Productions Inc. is accepting applications in its Toronto office from students in grades 9 to 12 who want to travel, take pictures, and participate in a television production that will be broadcast on APTN in 2006.
Jane Hawtin is…
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March is National Nutrition Month, and dieticians across Canada are trying to get the word out to go the healthy route-eat well, live well and feel great. It's nothing new, but remains the best health advice out there.
Gail Marchessault, assistant professor at the department of Human Nutritional Sciences at the University of Manitoba, believes this message is especially…
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March is National Nutrition Month, and dieticians across Canada are trying to get the word out to go the healthy route-eat well, live well and feel great. It's nothing new, but remains the best health advice out there.
Gail Marchessault, assistant professor at the department of Human Nutritional Sciences at the University of Manitoba, believes this message is especially…