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Some people don't think that photography is an art. This perplexes me. Photography isn't just taking a picture that is there. There's often a lot of posing that goes into making a picture. You can also put several photographs together.
The last stage of many of my photographs is the hand painting.
There's often many hours of work in hand coloring just one black…
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When the staff and students working on the Onion Lake Tipi Village were ready to order the eight canvas tipi covers needed to complete their new tourism site, they knew that they had to find the very best.
They wanted the best quality, design and workmanship available, made with an authentic flavor that would stand the test of time.
After researching the market,…
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When the staff and students working on the Onion Lake Tipi Village were ready to order the eight canvas tipi covers needed to complete their new tourism site, they knew that they had to find the very best.
They wanted the best quality, design and workmanship available, made with an authentic flavor that would stand the test of time.
After researching the market,…
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When local residents collaborated three years ago to start a potato plantation, the only intention they had was to provide food for the community. The initiative has since turned into an economic venture.
"For a long time the chief and council have been strongly encouraging growing vegetables for the food supply. Now it's gone beyond that," said Joseph Bighead economic…
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When local residents collaborated three years ago to start a potato plantation, the only intention they had was to provide food for the community. The initiative has since turned into an economic venture.
"For a long time the chief and council have been strongly encouraging growing vegetables for the food supply. Now it's gone beyond that," said Joseph Bighead economic…
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A group of teenagers and elders from Black Lake have triumphantly completed a 10-day canoe trip through the wilderness of northern Saskatchewan that was designed to help them preserve their Dene culture.
The trip was planned by band councillor Freddie Throassie as a response to the threat posed by the new Athabasca seasonal road, which is currently under construction.…
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A group of teenagers and elders from Black Lake have triumphantly completed a 10-day canoe trip through the wilderness of northern Saskatchewan that was designed to help them preserve their Dene culture.
The trip was planned by band councillor Freddie Throassie as a response to the threat posed by the new Athabasca seasonal road, which is currently under construction.…
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Richard Kent says he's trying to work himself out of a job.
The fire prevention officer for the Prince Albert Grand Council has only been in his job for two years, but envisions the day it won't be needed.
Kent hopes each of the 23 communities he looks after will someday have their own paid fire chief.
Right now the fire departments are run on a completely…
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Richard Kent says he's trying to work himself out of a job.
The fire prevention officer for the Prince Albert Grand Council has only been in his job for two years, but envisions the day it won't be needed.
Kent hopes each of the 23 communities he looks after will someday have their own paid fire chief.
Right now the fire departments are run on a completely…
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Dedication and hard work have paid off for members of the all-volunteer fire department in Black Lake.
The squad won the prestigious National Aboriginal Fire Fighting Competition - something no other team from western Canada has accomplished.
Richard Kent, fire prevention officer for the Prince Albert Grand Council, credits the pride and dedication of the Black Lake…
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Dedication and hard work have paid off for members of the all-volunteer fire department in Black Lake.
The squad won the prestigious National Aboriginal Fire Fighting Competition - something no other team from western Canada has accomplished.
Richard Kent, fire prevention officer for the Prince Albert Grand Council, credits the pride and dedication of the Black Lake…
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There's a new Aboriginal web site making big waves on the World Wide Net.
Designed to give people from all over the world an exciting taste of Wanuskewin, this 300-page interactive site delivers a comprehensive pre-tour of one of Canada's most important heritage and tourism attractions, done from the Native perspective.
Funded by Industry Canada and the School Net…
The Prince Albert Aboriginal Headstart Preschool recently turned out its first-ever graduating class. The preschool opened last fall and enjoyed a good initial response from parents.
The 31 graduates celebrated as they performed two songs for an enthusiastic crowd of teachers and family members at the Prince Albert Friendship Centre. Mistawasis drum group Lightning Spirit led by Vern…
The Prince Albert Aboriginal Headstart Preschool recently turned out its first-ever graduating class. The preschool opened last fall and enjoyed a good initial response from parents.
The 31 graduates celebrated as they performed two songs for an enthusiastic crowd of teachers and family members at the Prince Albert Friendship Centre. Mistawasis drum group Lightning Spirit led by Vern…
The Cote First Nation recently celebrated the grand opening of the Chief Gabriel Cote Education Complex for kindergarten to Grade 12 students.
"This grand opening gives us the opportunity to reflect on a great accomplishment for our community," said Chief Severight. "We have built a facility that stands not only as a memorial to the rich history and culture of the Cote people, but as an…