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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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The 20th general assembly of the Metis National Council (MNC) was a relatively straight-forward affair until it came time for the resolutions from the Metis Nation -Saskatchewan (MNS).
In resolution five, the MNS tried to get financial support from the national organization for its post-Powley work plan. (The Supreme Court of Canada Powley decision recognized the right of…
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In his state of the nation address to delegates gathered for the Metis National Council (MNC) general assembly held in Calgary March 19 and 20, council President Clem Chartier had high praise for Canada's Prime Minister Paul Martin.
"This PM has demonstrated a willingness to put Metis issues on the federal agenda in contrast with the willful blindness we faced from Ottawa…
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In his state of the nation address to delegates gathered for the Metis National Council (MNC) general assembly held in Calgary March 19 and 20, council President Clem Chartier had high praise for Canada's Prime Minister Paul Martin.
"This PM has demonstrated a willingness to put Metis issues on the federal agenda in contrast with the willful blindness we faced from Ottawa…
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The spokesman for a powerful industry group says the federal government is responsible for disputes between First Nations and resource companies.
David MacInnis, president of the Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA), says First Nations are often at odds with resource companies not because they have problems with the projects industry is proposing, but because Native…
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The spokesman for a powerful industry group says the federal government is responsible for disputes between First Nations and resource companies.
David MacInnis, president of the Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA), says First Nations are often at odds with resource companies not because they have problems with the projects industry is proposing, but because Native…
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The Manitoba Court of Appeals has thrown a huge monkey wrench into the First Nation govearnance machinery.
Some say it's a decision that must be overturned by the Supreme Court of Canada immediately; others say it's the greatest breakthrough in the history of Canada/First Nations' relations.
On Feb. 14, the Manitoba Court of Appeals issued a 59-page decision that…
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The Manitoba Court of Appeals has thrown a huge monkey wrench into the First Nation govearnance machinery.
Some say it's a decision that must be overturned by the Supreme Court of Canada immediately; others say it's the greatest breakthrough in the history of Canada/First Nations' relations.
On Feb. 14, the Manitoba Court of Appeals issued a 59-page decision that…
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Dear Editor:
I have to say your article on Will Sampson (September 2004 seen at www.ammsa.com) is the best, most informative one I have seen. It is truly wonderful. I am a huge fan of Mr. Sampson, with his acting career being a small part of my admiration for him. It is what he stood for, his people, his spirituality…
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Dear Editor:
I have to say your article on Will Sampson (September 2004 seen at www.ammsa.com) is the best, most informative one I have seen. It is truly wonderful. I am a huge fan of Mr. Sampson, with his acting career being a small part of my admiration for him. It is what he stood for, his people, his spirituality…
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Dear Editor:
Re: Windspeaker article titled "AFN plan before standing committee."
Although I believe that the Assembly of First Nations is trying to act for the best interests of the people they represent, its plan is a bit too ridiculous and I do not agree. I sincerely believe that we, the Indian residential school surviving victims, are in the process of once…
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Dear Editor:
Re: Windspeaker article titled "AFN plan before standing committee."
Although I believe that the Assembly of First Nations is trying to act for the best interests of the people they represent, its plan is a bit too ridiculous and I do not agree. I sincerely believe that we, the Indian residential school surviving victims, are in the process of once…
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Dear Editor:
Re: Sweetgrass burning ban
I am outraged by the comment made by Mike Rennick of the Alberta Union of Public Employees. I am a white Canadian woman with no Aboriginal heritage, but I can plainly see racism when it is manifested so blatantly.
Even though your editorial on page 5 graciously gives Mr. Rennick the benefit of the doubt regarding the…
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Dear Editor:
Re: Sweetgrass burning ban
I am outraged by the comment made by Mike Rennick of the Alberta Union of Public Employees. I am a white Canadian woman with no Aboriginal heritage, but I can plainly see racism when it is manifested so blatantly.
Even though your editorial on page 5 graciously gives Mr. Rennick the benefit of the doubt regarding the…
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Dear Editor:
Re: Sweetgrass burning ban
I was interested to read in your publication that the authorities in charge of Fort Saskatchewan Correctional Institution have apparently banned sweetgrass burning in smudging ceremonies, but continue to allow incense burning during Roman Catholic ceremonies in the correctional facility's chapel.
An article entitled "…
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Dear Editor:
Re: Sweetgrass burning ban
I was interested to read in your publication that the authorities in charge of Fort Saskatchewan Correctional Institution have apparently banned sweetgrass burning in smudging ceremonies, but continue to allow incense burning during Roman Catholic ceremonies in the correctional facility's chapel.
An article entitled "…