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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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Three years of land claim negotiations behind closed doors have made Whitefish Indian band members on this northern Alberta reserve a few hundred dollars richer.
Each of the 850 band members will receive a one-time per capita payment of $500, after voting on a land claims settlement October 23.
A majority vote of Whitefish band members have voted in favor of the…
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Assumption Chief Harry Chonkolay received the country's highest badge of distinction last week when he was awarded the Order of Canada at a solemn and dignified ceremony held at the residence of Jeanne Sauve, Canada's Governor-General.
"I will remember this occasion the rest of my life. The honor, respect and treatment that I received is beyond words," said the soft…
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The Cold Lake Indian reserve is being denied government funding because of an illegal election that has pitted band members against their chief and council.
Contribution funding to the northeastern Alberta reserve has been frozen by the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs until a new chief and council is named under the Indian Act, says the director of Lands,…
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The Metis Association of Alberta (MAA) is facing major opposition in southern Alberta by a breakaway Metis group who are planning a direct challenge to MAA's claim to represent Metis province-wide.
The group, which calls itself the Metis Self-Determination Society of Alberta, has been founded by five Zone 3 representatives of Metis locals who were suspended indefinitely…
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The decision to go into business has proven to be a wise move for Universal Hair Design and Suntan Studio.
After seven years working as a hairdresser out of someone else's shop, Bernie Vanderstar made the decision to operate her own.
"I received excellent counselling, advice and financial help from the Apeetogosan (Metis) Development Corp.," she said.
"I…
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In examining Canadians perceptions of the existence of unequal treatment of Natives in Canadian society, a new poll shows that most Canadians do sense unequal treatment of Aboriginal people.
A telephone poll into Aboriginal justice issues was conducted by Southam News-Angus Reid among a cross-section of 1,506 Canadian adults during the period of Sept. 20-28,…
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Compiled from the book Crazy Horse and Custer
Part one of four
"Ho-Kahey! It is a good day to fight! It is a good day to die! Strong hearts, brave hearts, to the front! Weak hearts and cowards to the rear."
Crazy Horse, June 25, 1876
On the morning of June 25, 1876, the sun rose into a cloudless sky above the valley of the Little Big Horn. It promised…
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The Canadian Pulp and Paper Association held a meeting in Edmonton Oct. 19 to explain the benefits of having forestry projects in northern Alberta.
Pulp mill Native liaison Elmer Ghostkeeper expressed his concern for companies to include Native people in the process.
"Your industry has taken centre stage in Alberta in this past year. The pulp and paper industry has…
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The Dene and Metis of the Northwest Territories are threatening legal action against the Alberta government if environment concerns with regards to the proposed pulp mills are not properly addressed.
"If necessary we will take the Alberta government to court on grounds that it's polluting the waters quality and lifestyle," said Metis president Gary Bohnet.
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Tansi, ahnee and hello.
In the beginning there was song. According to our legends and teachings, the Creator gave the gift of song to the Indians. With this gift of song came the responsibility to sing into being all those things of the earth, which the people saw
around them.
Song united all parts of the universe. Until each creation had been sung into…
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The owners of the Mission Creek Store and Laundry are discovering that opening a business in a rural area can get rocky as they feel the pressures that accompany all small businesses.
Owner Edna Allen, a Metis, is aware that it takes time for a new business to establish its clientele. But after three weeks of business she is beginning to have her doubts about her success…
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The Ben Calf Robe School program assures that students acquire a knowledge of Native culture while gaining the skills necessary to become fully participating members in Canadian society.
Operating out of the St. Pius Catholic School for the past seven years, the program now functions as a junior high school within the Catholic school system at 11833-64 Street (St. Clare…
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Angry at not being able to move back to his reserve because his band didn't provide him with the new house promised, Elder George Isadore wants his concerns addressed.
Because of his health, Isadore, 82, had to leave his home on the Driftpile Reserve last June until a new house is built for him.
"I'm tired of the $520 monthly rent. This two bedroom house is not…
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There is a growing discontentment amongst the members of Driftpile Reserve regarding the performance of their band and council and they say they are fed up.
Many of the members, victims of the 1988 flood, feel that the band has not used the funds received from the provincial disaster services adequately.
"The funds were to repair our homes to its original status…
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The Alberta Life Saving Award will be presented to two Edmonton-area Metis youth for pulling three semi-conscious men from their burning truck seconds before it exploded in flames early last week.
Joey Morin, 20 and Eugene McLean, 19, have also been nominated for a national award.
They will be honored for their heroism during the annual St. John Ambulance Service…