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Windspeaker Publication

Windspeaker Publication

Established in 1983 to serve the needs of northern Alberta, Windspeaker became a national newspaper on its 10th anniversary in 1993.

  • April 4, 2001
  • Kenneth Williams, Windspeaker Staff Writer

Page 15

REVIEW

James Bay Cree Youth

Compilation Album

1996

Cree Nation Youth Council

If this compact disc is any indication, then the James Bay area is a hotbed of musical talent. The 10 artists featured on this 15-track disc are the David Cox Memorial Singers, Charles J. Hester, Miigwin, Blue Thunder, Thunder Nation, Francine Weistche, Chiistin,…

  • April 4, 2001
  • Roberta Avery, Windspeaker Contributor, Owen Sound Ontario

Page 14

In the early days, Greg Staats' family recorded their history in the oral tradition, in his grandfather's time it was reported in journals.

Now Staats uses the camera to tell the story of his people.

Staats, 36, a Mohawk, was born and raised in Sour Springs, which is little more than a cross roads on the Six Nation Reserve near Brantford, Ont.

Staats, who…

  • April 4, 2001
  • Roberta Avery, Windspeaker Contributor, Owen Sound Ontario

Page 14

In the early days, Greg Staats' family recorded their history in the oral tradition, in his grandfather's time it was reported in journals.

Now Staats uses the camera to tell the story of his people.

Staats, 36, a Mohawk, was born and raised in Sour Springs, which is little more than a cross roads on the Six Nation Reserve near Brantford, Ont.

Staats, who…

  • April 4, 2001
  • Roberta Avery, Windspeaker Contributor, Owen Sound Ontario

Page 14

In the early days, Greg Staats' family recorded their history in the oral tradition, in his grandfather's time it was reported in journals.

Now Staats uses the camera to tell the story of his people.

Staats, 36, a Mohawk, was born and raised in Sour Springs, which is little more than a cross roads on the Six Nation Reserve near Brantford, Ont.

Staats, who…

  • April 4, 2001
  • Rob McKinley, Windspeaker Staff Writer, Bragg Creek Alberta

Page 13

Are the people of Lynx River going to be put out to pasture?

Like the characters who live in the fictional setting of the North of 60 CBC television series, the show itself is facing some changes and upheavals.

After finishing filming the fifth and sixth seasons of the popular television series this past June, producers are not sure what will happen next.

  • April 4, 2001
  • Rob McKinley, Windspeaker Staff Writer, Bragg Creek Alberta

Page 13

Are the people of Lynx River going to be put out to pasture?

Like the characters who live in the fictional setting of the North of 60 CBC television series, the show itself is facing some changes and upheavals.

After finishing filming the fifth and sixth seasons of the popular television series this past June, producers are not sure what will happen next.

  • April 4, 2001
  • Rob McKinley, Windspeaker Staff Writer, Bragg Creek Alberta

Page 13

Are the people of Lynx River going to be put out to pasture?

Like the characters who live in the fictional setting of the North of 60 CBC television series, the show itself is facing some changes and upheavals.

After finishing filming the fifth and sixth seasons of the popular television series this past June, producers are not sure what will happen next.

  • April 4, 2001
  • Rob McKinley, Windspeaker Staff Writer, Seebe Alberta

Page 12

"This is the way it should be. It should be friendly to everyone."

That's how Siksika Blackfoot Elder and Anglican minister Arthur Ayoungman summed up Tribal Day '97.

The Aboriginal showcase of culture, song and dance was held again this year at the Rafter 6 Lodge in the heart of Alberta' Kananaskis Country, on Sunday, Aug. 24.

Gate counts put the number of…

  • April 4, 2001
  • Rob McKinley, Windspeaker Staff Writer, Seebe Alberta

Page 12

"This is the way it should be. It should be friendly to everyone."

That's how Siksika Blackfoot Elder and Anglican minister Arthur Ayoungman summed up Tribal Day '97.

The Aboriginal showcase of culture, song and dance was held again this year at the Rafter 6 Lodge in the heart of Alberta' Kananaskis Country, on Sunday, Aug. 24.

Gate counts put the number of…

  • April 4, 2001
  • Rob McKinley, Windspeaker Staff Writer, Seebe Alberta

Page 12

"This is the way it should be. It should be friendly to everyone."

That's how Siksika Blackfoot Elder and Anglican minister Arthur Ayoungman summed up Tribal Day '97.

The Aboriginal showcase of culture, song and dance was held again this year at the Rafter 6 Lodge in the heart of Alberta' Kananaskis Country, on Sunday, Aug. 24.

Gate counts put the number of…

  • April 4, 2001
  • Warren Goulding, Windspeaker Contributor, Saskatoon

Page 11

An 18-year-old Native University of Saskatchewan student is undergoing counseling after it was revealed a hate message she claimed to have received turned out to be a hoax.

The first-year student on the U of S campus told security officials on Sept. 2 that the words "Squaw, Prairie Nigger, Go Home" were scrawled on a piece of paper that was shoved under the door of her on…

  • April 4, 2001
  • Warren Goulding, Windspeaker Contributor, Saskatoon

Page 11

An 18-year-old Native University of Saskatchewan student is undergoing counseling after it was revealed a hate message she claimed to have received turned out to be a hoax.

The first-year student on the U of S campus told security officials on Sept. 2 that the words "Squaw, Prairie Nigger, Go Home" were scrawled on a piece of paper that was shoved under the door of her on…

  • April 4, 2001
  • Warren Goulding, Windspeaker Contributor, Saskatoon

Page 11

An 18-year-old Native University of Saskatchewan student is undergoing counseling after it was revealed a hate message she claimed to have received turned out to be a hoax.

The first-year student on the U of S campus told security officials on Sept. 2 that the words "Squaw, Prairie Nigger, Go Home" were scrawled on a piece of paper that was shoved under the door of her on…

  • April 4, 2001
  • Kenneth Williams, Windspeaker Staff Writer, Saskatoon

Page 11

Three candidates will face-off to be chief of Saskatchewan's most powerful First Nations organization. Allan Adam, Rodney Gopher and Blaine Favel, the incumbent, are all vying to be chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations.

The elections will be held on Oct. 16 in Saskatoon. This year's elections will also see a new pared-down executive, with voters…

  • April 4, 2001
  • Kenneth Williams, Windspeaker Staff Writer, Saskatoon

Page 11

Three candidates will face-off to be chief of Saskatchewan's most powerful First Nations organization. Allan Adam, Rodney Gopher and Blaine Favel, the incumbent, are all vying to be chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations.

The elections will be held on Oct. 16 in Saskatoon. This year's elections will also see a new pared-down executive, with voters…