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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.
If you go to the Web site of Chief Terrance Nelson, candidate for national chief of the Assembly of First Nations, you might think he may need some classes in geography.
On the home page is a map of what would be Canada, except where the Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut would be, there is an American flag.
Nope, Nelson doesn't need more schooling. He's already got two degrees…
Chief Bill Wilson believes his experience makes him the logical choice to become the national chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN)
"Someone needs to be there to fill the huge shoes that Phil Fontaine will leave for us," said Wilson, the chief of the Kwawkgewlth-Musgamagw nation from northern Vancouver Island.
"We have a huge job to fill. And I do know I have the proven…
Chief Bill Wilson believes his experience makes him the logical choice to become the national chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN)
"Someone needs to be there to fill the huge shoes that Phil Fontaine will leave for us," said Wilson, the chief of the Kwawkgewlth-Musgamagw nation from northern Vancouver Island.
"We have a huge job to fill. And I do know I have the proven…
Shawn Atleo wants change and he wants it now.
After completing his traditional protocol in his home village of Ahousaht on B.C.'s West Coast, where he asked permission from his community to seek the nomination to run as a candidate in the upcoming election for Assembly of First Nations national chief, Atleo finds himself full bore into the campaign.
A-in-chut, Atleo's traditional…
Perry Bellegarde's philosophy is action speaks louder than words. The Saskatchewan-born candidate for the position of national chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) says he not only has a plan for this new leadership position, but he is confident that First Nations across Canada will see results from his efforts.
"Wherever I have been, there have been results, concrete results. I'm…
John Beaucage, candidate for national chief for the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), serves as grand council chief for the First Nations of the Anishinabek Nation and is one of five hopefuls to replace outgoing National Chief Phil Fontaine.
There are numerous issues facing First Nations, said Beaucage. His priorities centre around poverty, education and health.
Without self-…
John Beaucage, candidate for national chief for the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), serves as grand council chief for the First Nations of the Anishinabek Nation and is one of five hopefuls to replace outgoing National Chief Phil Fontaine.
There are numerous issues facing First Nations, said Beaucage. His priorities centre around poverty, education and health.
Without self-…
THE FRIENDSHIP CENTRE MOVEMENT
was once a powerful force in Indigenous urban communities, but over the four decades since they were established across the country, friendship centres have had to endure severe cuts to the services they provide because of underfunding. The centres are not less valuable today than they were, say, even a decade ago. In fact, as more and more Indigenous…
Not that we're looking ahead to Autumn. In fact, we're kind of dreading it, as should most First Nations in Canada if they are lacking confidence in the pandemic planning of the federal government when it comes to Aboriginal communities. You see, while the H1N1 outbreak has been relatively mild leading up to the summer months, the cold weather promises to bring with it another outbreak and…
Carver Walter Harris' father was a carpenter and so it was only natural that the younger would join the elder in his Kispiox woodworking shop.
The straight lines and precision required for cabinet and furniture-making soon gave way, however, to the flowing curves and ovoid shapes prevalent in West Coast carving after Walter became involved in constructing an ancient 'Ksan village replica…
Trent University has blazed a new trail with its appointment of an inaugural chair in Indigenous knowledge.
On March 5, the prestigious university announced Mohawk faithkeeper Skahendowaneh Swamp, originally from Akwesasne, would fill the position.
Trent is already well known for its Indigenous studies program. In 1969 it was the first university in North America to establish a…
Trent University has blazed a new trail with its appointment of an inaugural chair in Indigenous knowledge.
On March 5, the prestigious university announced Mohawk faithkeeper Skahendowaneh Swamp, originally from Akwesasne, would fill the position.
Trent is already well known for its Indigenous studies program. In 1969 it was the first university in North America to establish a…
It's a chilly morning, and the buses arrive at the front of a sandstone building. The schoolyard quickly succumbs to scrambling children as they fly off the buses, coats undone and backpacks dragging on the ground.
The buses come from all over the city, taxiing kids from the four corners of Calgary. This school appeals to Native parents in search of a curriculum designed to nurture…
As he does during most Spring Breaks in March, Cheona Edzerza will again be heading to England to visit his mother's relatives.
But this year's excursion will be considerably more special. That's because the 14-year-old Prince George resident will be having an extended trip overseas.
After his trip to England, Edzerza, who is an extremely talented soccer player, will fly to Croatia.…
BLACKWATER'S TRAVELS
You'll have to forgive Judd Blackwater if he has difficulties remembering the names of all his teammates this season.
That's because the 21-year-old, who is in his first season as a professional hockey player, has suited up for four different squads in two different leagues.
Blackwater, who is from Alberta's Blood Tribe, concluded his junior career last…