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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.
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Dear Editor:
One of the most endearing sporting activities in our short history as Canadians is ice hockey. It has established itself over many generations as a cultural icon from coastal backyard rink to coastal arena. Hockey has given us pride, taken us in during those cold winter nights and resurrected a passion that on occasion hibernates when our collective teams…
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Dear Editor:
One is very perturbed with what goes on at the "rez" level. What is the role of chief and council?
Where is their accountability and responsibility to the people that they are supposed to represent?
There is no professionalism within the band administration and management. Who is supposed to be there working on your behalf?
It is said, "…
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Dear Editor:
One is very perturbed with what goes on at the "rez" level. What is the role of chief and council?
Where is their accountability and responsibility to the people that they are supposed to represent?
There is no professionalism within the band administration and management. Who is supposed to be there working on your behalf?
It is said, "…
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Dear Editor:
Re: Article in April 2005 edition of Windspeaker-"Creditors can seize band funds-court."
The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) believes the McDiarmid Lumber case is not about First Nations' ability to follow corporate law. The implications of the case are more far-reaching than might first appear and could have grave consequences on First Nations…
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Dear Editor:
Re: Article in April 2005 edition of Windspeaker-"Creditors can seize band funds-court."
The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) believes the McDiarmid Lumber case is not about First Nations' ability to follow corporate law. The implications of the case are more far-reaching than might first appear and could have grave consequences on First Nations…
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To slightly twist a remark by Winston Churchill: Governments will always do the right thing, but not before exhausting all other alternatives.
Events in Ottawa and British Columbia this month made us think of that quote.
Confidential documents we obtained show that the B.C. government is starting to make the right noises about doing the right thing and dealing with…
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To slightly twist a remark by Winston Churchill: Governments will always do the right thing, but not before exhausting all other alternatives.
Events in Ottawa and British Columbia this month made us think of that quote.
Confidential documents we obtained show that the B.C. government is starting to make the right noises about doing the right thing and dealing with…
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Pope worked to build special relationship with Aboriginal people
When Pope John Paul II passed away on April 2, people from around the world, Catholics and non-Catholics alike, joined in mourning and in prayer. He had travelled far and wide during his 26-year papacy, touching many. He visited more than 120 countries, and was the first pope ever to visit Canada, even…
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Pope worked to build special relationship with Aboriginal people
When Pope John Paul II passed away on April 2, people from around the world, Catholics and non-Catholics alike, joined in mourning and in prayer. He had travelled far and wide during his 26-year papacy, touching many. He visited more than 120 countries, and was the first pope ever to visit Canada, even…
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With the recent slaughter of 50 bald eagles on the southwest coast of B.C. for the purposes of illegal trade, speculation is rising about who is to blame for the creation of the black market in eagle parts.
There has been worldwide interest in the B.C. eagle killings, and despite the horror and condemnation expressed by First Nation communities, media attention has…
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With the recent slaughter of 50 bald eagles on the southwest coast of B.C. for the purposes of illegal trade, speculation is rising about who is to blame for the creation of the black market in eagle parts.
There has been worldwide interest in the B.C. eagle killings, and despite the horror and condemnation expressed by First Nation communities, media attention has…
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Aboriginal student attending six schools in northern Manitoba will have a chance to take part in a research project aimed at determining what schools and communities can do to encourage more young Aboriginal people to pursue post-secondary education. But only half of the students who volunteer for the project will be active participants.
Organizers of the Making Education…
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Aboriginal student attending six schools in northern Manitoba will have a chance to take part in a research project aimed at determining what schools and communities can do to encourage more young Aboriginal people to pursue post-secondary education. But only half of the students who volunteer for the project will be active participants.
Organizers of the Making Education…
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It was a time of celebration at the Native Friendship Centre of Montreal on March 23 as graduation ceremonies were held for the first group of students to complete phase one of a new life skills and computer training program.
During the first phase, participants-Inuit, First Nation and Metis students ranging in age from 18 to 60-took part in introductory life skills and…
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It was a time of celebration at the Native Friendship Centre of Montreal on March 23 as graduation ceremonies were held for the first group of students to complete phase one of a new life skills and computer training program.
During the first phase, participants-Inuit, First Nation and Metis students ranging in age from 18 to 60-took part in introductory life skills and…