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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.
It was unprecedented at Six Nations of the Grand River that Confederacy Chiefs stepped onto the front lines of the on-going land dispute along the Haldimand Tract and led supporters on July 7 in Brantford, Ontario.
Approximately 200 Six Nations people travelled to Brantford and their first stop was the site of the Hampton Inn Hotel under construction on Fen Ridge Court in the northwest…
The wait for the conclusion of the long standing land claim dispute over the operation of water control structures along the Qu'appelle Valley river basin may soon be over as the federal and provincial government have recently made settlement offers.
"The federal government made offers to Muscowpetung, Pasqua, Sakimay, and Cowessess First Nations on May 29 2008 and are waiting their…
July 6 marked the fourth year anniversary of Tamra Jewel Keepness's disappearance, from her home in Regina, Saskatchewan.
An extensive search was held for a week following her disappearance at which point FSIN began their own search to continue on with the police efforts. Keepness was 5-years old at the time last seen, July 6, 2004. Tamra Keepness is still missing and her case remains…
In the last eight years, Métis speaker, actor, and producer Kerry Girling has addressed over a million high school students in more than 400 schools, and now expects to reach even more with the power of film.
"It started as a passion after one of my best friends died from after-grad drinking and driving," explains Girling of his motivational speaking which now includes film credits.…
Although celebrities were hard to spot at this year's Dreamspeakers Film Festival, executive director Helen Callahasen was highly satisfied with the outcome of the June 4-7 event held in Edmonton's downtown area.
"There were many highlights of this year's festival, every year it's different, but I truly think the Walk of Honour was one of the favourite highlights," Callahasen remarked…
Growth in the wind energy industry has come from the urgent need to combat climate change.
While wind can be harnessed both on land and offshore, more frequently developers are looking offshore where the wind blows stronger and more consistently.
Canada's first offshore wind project is moving on par with the expectations of B.C Hydro. It is B.C. Hydro's Clean Power Call Request for…
The University of Victoria's newest Canada Research Chair has been awarded to historian, Dr. Waziyatawin (pronounced Wah-ZEE-yah-tah-ween), a Wahpetunwan Dakota who originally hails from Minnesota.
She joined UVic's Indigenous Governance Program on July 1 as The Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Peoples, a seat formally held by Taiaiake (Gerald) Alfred.
The Indigenous Peoples…
The University of Victoria's newest Canada Research Chair has been awarded to historian, Dr. Waziyatawin (pronounced Wah-ZEE-yah-tah-ween), a Wahpetunwan Dakota who originally hails from Minnesota.
She joined UVic's Indigenous Governance Program on July 1 as The Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Peoples, a seat formally held by Taiaiake (Gerald) Alfred.
The Indigenous Peoples…
The University of Victoria's newest Canada Research Chair has been awarded to historian, Dr. Waziyatawin (pronounced Wah-ZEE-yah-tah-ween), a Wahpetunwan Dakota who originally hails from Minnesota.
She joined UVic's Indigenous Governance Program on July 1 as The Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Peoples, a seat formally held by Taiaiake (Gerald) Alfred.
The Indigenous Peoples…
Thanks to the Dene Kede curriculum, students from the Northwest Territories are beginning to demonstrate the confidence and respect of their Aboriginal heritage.
The Dene Kede curriculum is used by schools throughout the Northwest Territories to incorporate Dene language and culture into the classroom.
Shannon Payne, the Aboriginal education co-coordinator for Yellowknife Education…
Times are changing for Adam Beach. After wrapping up a stint on NBC's Law and Order: Special Victims Unit, he's looking for a new challenge.
Beach's character, detective Chester Blake was written out of the script after only one season.
The only thing was, Beach was supposed to have been a regular character in the show.
To most actors, being dropped from a major television…
Rob Pelletier was once a sparring partner for Muhammad Ali, one of the greatest boxers of all time.
But the 51-year-old, who now lives in Burlington, Ont., has perhaps an even bigger obstacle to face. He's issuing a challenge to Native leaders across North America.
Pelletier, who already has an extensive and impressive resume in sporting and fitness industries, has launched a new…
Thanks to a pilot project a total of 300 Aboriginal youth are taking part in a free basketball program in New Brunswick this summer.
The Steve Nash Youth Basketball Program a Canada Basketball program that is already established across the country is being introduced in nine First Nations communities throughout New Brunswick.
Though official announcements have yet to be made, it…
Artist-Crystal Shawanda
Album-Dawn of a New Day
Song-You Can Let Go
Label-RCA Nashville
Producer-Scott Hendricks Productions
Crystal Shawanda's story is truly inspiring to all especially for those who come from humble beginnings like herself. She has overcome many great challenges to get to the point in her career where she is now. It wasn't all handed to her on a…
Windspeaker: What one quality do you most value in a friend?
John Kim Bell: Kindness
W: What is it that really makes you mad?
J.K.B.: Mediocrity. George Bernard Shaw declared that hell is full of mediocre people. I just love it when I see someone pursuing excellence. Part of this is determination, the ability in a person to push themselves and work hard and to take risks. Most…