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A three-day workshop hosted by Wauzhushk Onigum First Nation near Kenora brought together 131 delegates who shared wisdom on "how to involve Aboriginal people in their medical school," said Michael OReilly, communications officer with NOMS-West.
NOMS stands for Northern Ontario Medical School, a joint venture of Laurentian and Lakehead universities, which is in its start-…
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Aboriginal women from across Canada came together in Toronto June 12 to celebrate the publication of the anthology Strong Women Stories: Native Vision and Community Survival, published by Sumach Press.
The book launch was held in the Iroquois Room at the Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres (OFIFC) on Front Street East. OFIFC executive director Sylvia Maracle, a…
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North Spirit: Travels Among The Cree And Ojibway Nations And Their Star Maps
By Paulette Jiles
Anchor Canada edition 2003 (sc) $21
In 1973, Paulette Jiles left behind a failed relationship with her significant other in Toronto and accepted a CBC assignment to work in Big Trout Lake, where she helped establish a radio station that would be run by the local…
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Six Nations of the Grand River Territory, with a labour force of 14,000, has nearly completed construction of the Grand River Employment and Training Inc. (GRETI) Opportunity Business Centre, which will house a variety of band members' businesses under one roof and create long-term employment and training opportunities for Six Nations members.
On May 15, local MP Bob…
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When Sandra Laronde, founder and head of Native Women in the Arts (NWIA), was starting the organization 10 years ago, she spent many late nights writing grant proposals to boost NWIA's initial grant of $15,000. She recalls one early morning in particular when, in a haze of fatigue, she called it quits.
"I'd had enough of the whole thing. I'd poured my guts, my entire life…
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Old Fort William Historic Park, built on the site of the world's largest fur trade post, is considered one of Canada's top 10 historic sites. The preserved fort depicts the bygone era of the fur trade.
This year a Great Rendezvous Festival will be held July 11 to 13 at the park to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the North West Company's occupation at the site.
As…
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Hundreds of Indigenous people will have a chance to visit, exchange ideas, and make new friends and business associates at the first World Summit of Indigenous Entrepreneurs (WSIE) that will be held Aug. 18 to 20 in Scarborough.
Entrepreneurs from more than 40 countries will represent such diverse sectors as food services, agriculture, biotechnology, trade investment,…
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Member of Parliament for Algoma/Manitoulin Brent St. Denis announced on May 16 that Indian and Northern Affairs Canada is funneling $333,900 to Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve to develop a recently purchased golf course. The same day, the community hosted a celebration where they officially announced the purchase and plans for the golf course.
Located a 15-minute drive…
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This year's Riverdale Park powwow in honour of National Aboriginal Day kicked off with a $2,000 cheque presentation to arena director Derrick Bressette by the Ontario regional office of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada. Bressette accepted the cheque on behalf of the Native Men's Residence (Na-Me-Res), which sponsored the Toronto powwow.
Asked what he thought about the…
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Toronto celebrated National Aboriginal Day with a week of events designed to bring attention to Aboriginal culture in the city.
The festivities began with the ninth annual Toronto Aboriginal City Celebration, which took place June 17 at Nathan Phillips Square, outside city hall. The event featured live music, vendors, and information tables. It was joined by the…
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Sault College of Applied Arts and Technology is working out the details for a four-month language pilot project, which it hopes to have ready this month.
Because of the rapid decline of the use of Native languages, First Nations, the college and their partners in cultural and language education realize they have reached a critical juncture if Native languages are going to…
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On the occasion of the Aundeck-Omni-Kaning powwow, Chief Patrick Madahbee praised 15 people who were walking to Ottawa to draw attention to the problem of youth suicides. The walk began April 1 in Nanaimo, B.C., and concluded June 17 in Ottawa.
The purpose of the walk, according to organizer Gina Meldrum, was to reach out to all Canadians to raise awareness about the…
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Favourable winds off the North Channel and near perfect temperatures greeted participants in the 12th annual Aundeck- Omni-Kaning Powwow held June 7 and 8. The theme of the gathering was "honouring our past, celebrating our future." It took place five miles west of Little Current on the reserve.
The Medicine Star singers performed during the grand entry and the N'Swakamok…
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For anyone who loved to see a good play, there was a rare treat for them in Toronto last month.
The play, Caribou Song, which ran for five performances at the Isabel Bader Theatre, was part of Musicools, a festival of the arts and culture put on by several northern nations. It was the third time the Musicools event was held in Toronto. The festival which began April 29…
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The Chippewas of Georgina Island celebrated Earth Day a little late this year because ice conditions delayed spring, but that didn't stop more than 100 people who showed up for the celebration.
Fun was had by all on April 30, as community members and the Georgina Island band staff split into groups to clean around their community buildings and along the ditches of the…