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When she was born, Denise Lonewalker's mother gave her a Mi'kmaq name, Nishka-Na-Wee-Wia-the spirit that dances. In the years since, Lonewalker has lived up to that name.
Her list of accomplishments in the world of dance is impressive. She was the first Indigenous woman to graduate with honors from the National Ballet School. She's performed with the National Ballet…
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Films like Christmas in the Clouds are the reason film festivals are held. I'm grateful for the opportunity to see this witty, charming and hilariously funny romantic comedy, shown at the Vancouver Film Festival in early October.
Let's face it, a small-budget film like Christmas in the Clouds (made for well under $5 million), with its all-Aboriginal cast-and a great one at…
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Films like Christmas in the Clouds are the reason film festivals are held. I'm grateful for the opportunity to see this witty, charming and hilariously funny romantic comedy, shown at the Vancouver Film Festival in early October.
Let's face it, a small-budget film like Christmas in the Clouds (made for well under $5 million), with its all-Aboriginal cast-and a great one at…
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MGM Distribution Company has moved the release date for the movie Windtalkers, co-starring Aboriginal actor Adam Beach (Dance Me Outside, Smoke Signals) as Navajo code talker Ben Yahzee, to June 14, 2002 because of the war on terrorism sparked by the attacks in the U.S. on Sept. 11.
Windtalkers, a story inspired by real events, is directed by John Woo (Mission Impossible…
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MGM Distribution Company has moved the release date for the movie Windtalkers, co-starring Aboriginal actor Adam Beach (Dance Me Outside, Smoke Signals) as Navajo code talker Ben Yahzee, to June 14, 2002 because of the war on terrorism sparked by the attacks in the U.S. on Sept. 11.
Windtalkers, a story inspired by real events, is directed by John Woo (Mission Impossible…
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The fourth Annual IMAGe Nation 2001 Aboriginal Film and Video Festival wants to stretch your imagination from Nov. 1 to 4 in Vancouver with a series of film screenings, panel discussion, and a comedy night and cabaret.
Presented by the Indigenous Media Arts Group (IMAG), the festival will build on the success of previous festivals in Prince George, Duncan, and Prince…
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The federal government may have apologized for, and acknowledged the existence of, sexual abuse in residential schools, but lawyer Peter Grant says the government is still doing its best to stall and minimize compensation for the victims.
In two civil cases in British Columbia, both involving proven sexual abuse, court decisions in favor of Native plaintiffs were followed…
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The federal government may have apologized for, and acknowledged the existence of, sexual abuse in residential schools, but lawyer Peter Grant says the government is still doing its best to stall and minimize compensation for the victims.
In two civil cases in British Columbia, both involving proven sexual abuse, court decisions in favor of Native plaintiffs were followed…
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As a result of a partnership between two Native bands and Sun Peaks Resort near Kamloops, work is currently underway on an $8 million mixed commercial and staff housing development complex at the west end of the resort in the Burfield subdivision.
On Sept. 25 Little Shuswap Indian Band Chief Felix Arnouse and Whispering Pines Indian Chief Richard LeBourdais met on site…
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As a result of a partnership between two Native bands and Sun Peaks Resort near Kamloops, work is currently underway on an $8 million mixed commercial and staff housing development complex at the west end of the resort in the Burfield subdivision.
On Sept. 25 Little Shuswap Indian Band Chief Felix Arnouse and Whispering Pines Indian Chief Richard LeBourdais met on site…
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Whether you like Aboriginal music, powwow dancing, film or sports, this year's Canadian Aboriginal Festival should have something to pique your interest.
The annual festival will be held Nov. 23 to 25 in Toronto.
All your favorite events and activities from past years are back, with a handful of features being added to the mix.
One of the major differences…
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Whether you like Aboriginal music, powwow dancing, film or sports, this year's Canadian Aboriginal Festival should have something to pique your interest.
The annual festival will be held Nov. 23 to 25 in Toronto.
All your favorite events and activities from past years are back, with a handful of features being added to the mix.
One of the major differences…
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Manik 1derful is a 21-year-old Haida and Cree emcee living in Vancouver. He has been an emcee since he was 13 years old. Manik's been focused on hip hop for the past eight years, and did his first show when he was 15. He's been especially busy the past two years.
"Altogether, I've done about 35 shows locally, and benefit shows and fundraisers for just about everything.…
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Manik 1derful is a 21-year-old Haida and Cree emcee living in Vancouver. He has been an emcee since he was 13 years old. Manik's been focused on hip hop for the past eight years, and did his first show when he was 15. He's been especially busy the past two years.
"Altogether, I've done about 35 shows locally, and benefit shows and fundraisers for just about everything.…
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A void in crisis handling in the Port Alberni area is now filled by a pilot project that sends support where it's needed most. The KUU-US Crisis Line Society recently launched its 24-hour crisis response outreach service, dubbed K.I.N.D. (KUU-US Intervention and Networking Division), offering one-on-one support in situations where phone-line assistance falls short.
The KUU…