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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.
According to Veterans Affairs Canada, at least 3,000 status Indians - including 72 women enlisted in World War II; the numbers of Inuit, Métis, and non-status are unknown, but can be assumed significant.
In Wikwemikong located on Manitoulin Island, recognized as the only unceded reserve in Canada, over 350 men enlisted. All three Peltier brothers signed up Andrew, the eldest,…
More than 60 Canadian Rangers from 14 First Nations from across Northern Ontario observed Aboriginal Veterans Day on Nov. 8 in a ceremony near Sioux Lookout. It was the first time Canadian Rangers in Ontario, who were on a week-long training exercise at Ojibway Provincial Park, have joined together to observe the day. Canadian Rangers are part-time reserve soldiers.
"What I saw today far…
Shoot!
By George Bowering
New Star Books
253 pages (sc)
$19.00
Shoot! Is set in the late 19th century in British Columbia and focuses on the little known McLean gang which was notorious in their day.
Shoot! begins with the McLean boys' parents background, going on to pieces of the boys lives, then illustrating how their hatred for rich ranchers and 'land…
Meshom and The Little One
By Elaine J. Wagner
Illustrated by: Marie-Micheline Hamelin
Theytus Books
56 Pages, (sc)
Ages 3 and up
Meshom and The Little One is published by Theytus Books, a First Nations publishing house based in Penticton British Columbia. Theytus Books produces and promotes Aboriginal authors, illustrators and artists. Meshom and The Little One…
Traditional Narratives of the Rock Cree Indians
Compiled by: Robert A. Brightman
Canadian Plains Research Center
185 pages (sc)
$29.95
Traditional Narratives of the Rock Cree Indians was first published in 1980 by the Canadian Museum of Civilization and later released in 2007 by the Canadian Plains Research Center.
The stories presented in the book were…
Shedding Skins
By Trevino L. Brings Plenty, Steve Pacheo, Joel Waters, and Luke Warm Water
Michigan State University Press
123 pages (sc)
$15.95
In order to illustrate the power of poetry, one should have passion, must know pain, and must be able to breathe it onto the page. Shedding Skins is poetry in the truest sense of the word.
Shedding Skins is the…
Artist-C-Weed
Album-Redemption
Song-Redemption
Label- Independent
Producer-Tom Dutiaume
After 28 years of producing countless albums and receiving many awards, C-Weed continues to do what others have sought to do and that's put out great music. The group credits their friendship to the longevity of their music. The current line up for the band includes group founder…
Windspeaker: What one quality do you most value in a friend?
Crystal Favel: I value my husband's commitment to make my heart beat with harmony, hope and inspiration.
W: What is it that really makes you mad?
C.F.: When community members call me names and try to bully me for being different. It also hurts when you trust someone with your story/ music and they betray you with…
Celebrating her "coming of age", tiny Isabella Marjorie Georgia Shaughnessy was given her Kwakwaka'wakkw name at an early November ceremony in Victoria.
"Traditionally, Kwakwaka'wakw babies weren't given names until they were ten months old. That's because many died before reaching that age," explained proud grandfather, Chief George Shaughnessy, Maxwxwidziy, of Wakeman Sound.
A…
The 3rd Annual Louis Riel Day Celebration hosted by Vni Dansi took place at The Roundhouse in Vancouver on Nov. 15.
Over 175 people ranging from children to Elders were present to enjoy an evening of festivities including dance, music and oral tradition from the rich culture of Métis heritage.
Comedian and musician, Winston Wuttunee emceed the evening with special guest Jules…
Hosted by Coleen Rajotte, a Cree and Métis award-winning journalist and producer, a new 13-part television series is airing on the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN). Vitality Gardening debuted on Nov. 1.
It's focused both on the merits of traditional gardening and how anyone can garden no matter where they are located. From her backyard to the northern territories, Rajotte…
Canada's Aboriginal peoples have long been known to be the watchdogs of Canada's environment and its inhabitants. To assist the Aboriginal peoples to do just that, one program is putting out a call for proposals.
With the New Year looming ever closer, so too are the deadlines for Aboriginal Funds For Species At Risk (AFSAR), a program designed to help preserve Canada's endangered species…
In the ongoing efforts to strengthen Canadian Aboriginal people's education, the Canadian Education Association (CEA) has associated with Dr. Shauneen Pete, the vice-president of First Nations University of Canada.
The CEA was founded in 1891 and its mandate is to put forth optimal education practices through a process of research and dialogue with many levels of knowledgeable…
As the coordinator for the Brighter Futures Program, Bob Vibert would like to see change in Liidliil Kue First Nation, but said that he needs input from the community.
"I wanted to help the community. I'd like to see more healing taking place, more gatherings, that sort of thing with people wanting to come together. I would like to generate a lot of healing initiatives," said Vibert. "…
After years of complaints and pleas to correct the inequities in the child welfare system, the Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC) will be reviewing the situation. Perhaps more important, the CHRC may impose corrections that the government failed to see through.
It was over a year ago that the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) along with the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society…