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Established in 1983 to serve the needs of northern Alberta, Windspeaker became a national newspaper on its 10th anniversary in 1993.
Woodland Cultural Centre, Brantford
For almost four decades now, people have been flocking to the city of Brantford, birthplace of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, to visit the Woodland Cultural Centre. The facility opened in 1972 and averages about 10,000 visitors each year. The centre, which has many components, features displays detailing area Iroquois and Algonquin…
Huron Carol exhibit, Sainte-Marie among the Hurons, Sainte-Marie
There are just a couple of years left to see a popular exhibit at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons located in Midland. Since it was installed in 2007, the Huron Carol exhibit, housed in the facility’s interpretive museum, has been receiving rave reviews from visitors. “It’s a big feature,” said Bill…
Folklorama, Winnipeg, July 31-Aug. 13
The Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council will once again be involved in what is believed to be one of the world’s largest ethnic festivals.Last year marked the first time the DOTC operated a pavilion at Folklorama, an event which has been held annually in Winnipeg since 1970.
The 2010 festival attracted almost 450,000 pavilion…
Manitoba Indigenous Invitational Games, Opaskwayak Cree Nation and the Peguis First Nation, July 11-23
Aboriginal athletes from Manitoba will be participating in a multi-sport competition this summer after all. But rather than travelling to Milwaukee, they will compete in their own province. In response to the cancellation of the North American Indigenous Games,…
University of Manitoba, Winnipeg
The University of Manitoba now has more of an Aboriginal feel thanks to three new sculptures representing the Metis, First Nations and Inuit communities, which are prevalent at the Winnipeg school. An event celebrating the sculptures, crafted by prominent Aboriginal artists, was held in early April. “This is really the first…
Kipahigan Lake, northeast Saskatchewan
On the bedrock cliffs of Kipahigan Lake in the far northeast corner of Saskatchewan are Aboriginal pictographs that date back at least two thousand years. “They are a reflection of some aspects of the culture of the people who lived hundreds of years ago in that area,” said Tim Jones, retired executive director of the…
Old Fort Trail, Saskatchewan
Many historic Aboriginal leaders are recognized along the Old Fort Trail in Saskatchewan. The route used by chiefs, traders, and North West Mounted Police is today marked by historic sites that honour some of the significant events that took place during the formation of Canada.
For instance, Fort Battleford, established in 1876,…
Bodo Archaeological Centre, near Provost,
June 27-July 3
For one exciting week this summer, the Bodo Archaeological Society and Buffalo Adventures have partnered to host the first annual Archaeology Week. Located near Provost in south central Alberta, the site is the home of a former buffalo kill site where thousands of years of hunting by the First Nations took…
Old Forts Trail, Southern Alberta
Sections of the ancient trails that were travelled by the First Peoples of North America are still visible and preserved for enjoyment today. The Old Forts Trail has been maintained throughout Montana, Alberta and Saskatchewan, as they were last used. Those portions of the trail that still exist were extended from the width that was…
U’mista Cultural Centre, Alert Bay
U’mista Cultural Centre, founded in 1980 to house potlatch artifacts that were seized by the government in 1921, operates a museum and offers cultural education in Alert Bay from May to September. In 1884 the “Potlatch” was deemed illegal but the law was not applied until 1921 when 45 people were arrested for dancing and holding…
Klahowya Village in Stanley Park, Vancouver
For the second year Stanley Park, traditional territory of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Wantuth Nations, is transformed into a traditional First Nation’s village. Klahowya Village is the setting for a family-friendly interactive authentic experience of Aboriginal culture through story, song, dance, art and traditional…
Museum of Northern British Columbia, Prince Rupert
Located on the waterfront in downtown Prince Rupert, the Museum of Northern British Columbia, styled after a Northwest coast longhouse, displays a large collection of artifacts of the First Nations who have lived in this area for over 10,000 years. Devoted to Indian culture of the Pacific coast, the museum provides…
Cariboo Chilcotin Jetboat Adventures, Cariboo Chilcotin region
Travelling up and down the Fraser, B.C.’s largest river on the highly maneuverable jetboat is an exciting way to experience wildlife and spectacular scenery while hearing traditional Chilcotin/Shushwap stories of the culture and history of the “River People” of B.C.’s Cariboo Chilcotin region. First Nations…
Dear Editor:
Enbridge has been consulting with Aboriginal communities for several years, and will continue to do so in order to understand Aboriginal interests so that we can avoid or minimize potential impacts. We’ll continue listening and working through the issues.
While it’s true that some First Nations are expressing firm opposition, it would be incorrect to…
Dear Editor:
Re: Cartoon by Rank Comix, May 2011, Windspeaker.
While we obviously disagree on the voting question, this is not something that bothers me as I know that I stand with most Natives in my views (check the statistics). I have no problem being disagreed with in public and critiqued from a reasoned perspective. It’s a part of being in politics.
On…