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Stephen Wagner crouches in front of the net, calmly knocking away shot after shot. The 20-year-old Cree goalie from Ponoka, Alta. knows that with each save, he's one step closer to the NHL.
A sophomore at the University of Denver, his coach says Wagner already has the focus and maturity of a seasoned professional. And he is well aware of the long road ahead of him.
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The club representing the Iroquois Lacrosse Association almost pulled off a major shocker at this year's Founders Cup tournament.
The ILA side was comprised of Iroquois players from both Canada and the United States, many of whom didn't know the majority of their teammates. And even though the club didn't stage any practices prior to the event, the ILA squad managed to…
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The club representing the Iroquois Lacrosse Association almost pulled off a major shocker at this year's Founders Cup tournament.
The ILA side was comprised of Iroquois players from both Canada and the United States, many of whom didn't know the majority of their teammates. And even though the club didn't stage any practices prior to the event, the ILA squad managed to…
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The club representing the Iroquois Lacrosse Association almost pulled off a major shocker at this year's Founders Cup tournament.
The ILA side was comprised of Iroquois players from both Canada and the United States, many of whom didn't know the majority of their teammates. And even though the club didn't stage any practices prior to the event, the ILA squad managed to…
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In the year when the Senior "A" Six Nations Chiefs were forced to give up their three year hold on the national lacrosse championship, the Junior "B" Six Nations Red Rebels managed to go from chumps to champs, winning their first-ever Canadian title.
A year ago, the Red Rebels were an expansion entry in the Ontario Lacrosse Association's Junior B circuit. They absorbed…
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In the year when the Senior "A" Six Nations Chiefs were forced to give up their three year hold on the national lacrosse championship, the Junior "B" Six Nations Red Rebels managed to go from chumps to champs, winning their first-ever Canadian title.
A year ago, the Red Rebels were an expansion entry in the Ontario Lacrosse Association's Junior B circuit. They absorbed…
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In the year when the Senior "A" Six Nations Chiefs were forced to give up their three year hold on the national lacrosse championship, the Junior "B" Six Nations Red Rebels managed to go from chumps to champs, winning their first-ever Canadian title.
A year ago, the Red Rebels were an expansion entry in the Ontario Lacrosse Association's Junior B circuit. They absorbed…
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She took her concerns about Native land claims to Queen Victoria in 1860, but it wasn't until this summer, 132 years after her death, that someone finally took some notice of Naaneebweque.
Naaneebweque's pleas to the royal fell on deaf ears, so she would probably be amazed to hear that her grave is one of the reasons a Toronto developer has pulled out of a $15 million…
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She took her concerns about Native land claims to Queen Victoria in 1860, but it wasn't until this summer, 132 years after her death, that someone finally took some notice of Naaneebweque.
Naaneebweque's pleas to the royal fell on deaf ears, so she would probably be amazed to hear that her grave is one of the reasons a Toronto developer has pulled out of a $15 million…
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She took her concerns about Native land claims to Queen Victoria in 1860, but it wasn't until this summer, 132 years after her death, that someone finally took some notice of Naaneebweque.
Naaneebweque's pleas to the royal fell on deaf ears, so she would probably be amazed to hear that her grave is one of the reasons a Toronto developer has pulled out of a $15 million…
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Dear Creator:
There comes a time when I am sitting with many and listening to one person's opinion of the power of choice.
One person said that there should be no choices only one decision, no choices made.
I thought about this for a while, and by the time you read this article, my choice will be made. Medicines: traditional or western? I prefer to have that…
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Dear Creator:
There comes a time when I am sitting with many and listening to one person's opinion of the power of choice.
One person said that there should be no choices only one decision, no choices made.
I thought about this for a while, and by the time you read this article, my choice will be made. Medicines: traditional or western? I prefer to have that…
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Dear Creator:
There comes a time when I am sitting with many and listening to one person's opinion of the power of choice.
One person said that there should be no choices only one decision, no choices made.
I thought about this for a while, and by the time you read this article, my choice will be made. Medicines: traditional or western? I prefer to have that…
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Joyce Tapaquon sits in her living room braiding Raven's hair. The other children are nearby, she tells them they're her "House of Rainbows." Raven is of black and Native ancestry, Jason is Asian and Native, Tawny and Caitlyn are Aboriginal. All are her daughters' children, all depend on her for their food and shelter.
Joyce, 46, is one of many grandmothers finding…
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Joyce Tapaquon sits in her living room braiding Raven's hair. The other children are nearby, she tells them they're her "House of Rainbows." Raven is of black and Native ancestry, Jason is Asian and Native, Tawny and Caitlyn are Aboriginal. All are her daughters' children, all depend on her for their food and shelter.
Joyce, 46, is one of many grandmothers finding…