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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 tough restrictions on lynx trapping that were imposed by the Alberta government Sept. 30 will stay in place despite a plea from a united opposition of Aboriginal organizations.
Leaders of Alberta's three Aboriginal associations met with Wildlife Minister LeRoy Fjordbotten last week to discuss the disputed decision and to call for the easing of the quota which restricts…
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Two United States radio stations are refusing to play the songs of Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson because the two stars played at a benefit for Indian activist Leonard Peltier.
President of KQLH San Bernardino and KWRM Riverside, Pat Michaels said the performance of the singers at the Costa Mesa Amphitheater for Peltier was an insult.
"By continuing to play…
The Indian veteran's association is about to call upon the Soviet Union to put pressure on Canada for a better deal for Indian war veterans.
Hugh Taylor, the executive director of the national association said he chose the Soviet Union because it has been a war time ally and would draw attention to the plight of the Indian veteran.
Taylor charges that Ottawa is ignoring a…
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This week Remembrance Day ceremonies were held all across Europe, but one special ceremony was performed for the Indian soldiers who gave their lives to the first and second world wars.
Seventeen Indian veterans, mostly from Ontario, revisited the European battle fields in remembrance of the soldiers who they say have been forgotten.
Indian veterans held special…
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The world's largest herd of endangered wood bison, in the Northwest Territories (NWT), could be destroyed if infected by diseased animals roaming in the Wood Buffalo National Park, 212 km to the south.
The healthy buffalo are situated within the Mackenzie Wood Bison sanctuary near Fort Providence. The herd has grown to more than 2,000 animals from a mere 18 in 1963 and is…
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A rally in front of the legislature building in Edmonton to protest the Meech Lake constitutional accord is planned for Monday, Nov. 23.
The Indian Association of Alberta (IAA) has invited anyone whose rights may be affected by the accord to meet at No. 1 Churchill Square at 10 a.m. From the square protesters will march to the legislature building for a rally at 11:15 a.m…
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The Saddle Lake Indian band has rejected Bill C-31 and has declared they will achieve Indian self-government within three years.
In a statement this week, Chief Eugene Steinhauer explained his band is upholding their treaty rights, saying the amendment to the Indian Act had been applied "as a legal instrument to destroy our special status as Treaty Indians and ensure our…
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Olympics should not be spoiled ? Stimpson
The Lubicon Lake band should not interfere with the Calgary 1988 Olympics because it has nothing to do with their land claim, says Blackfoot band administrator Adrian Stimpson.
The city of Calgary is the host city for the Olympics," said Stimpson prior to leaving for his week long tour of Europe Friday Nov. 6. "The Lubicons…
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A letter to be sent to Social Services and Indian Affairs recommending changes to the handling of Natives seeking social assistance is to be drafted by the Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee (AUAC) following their Sept. 6 meeting in Calgary.
The letter follows a complaint heard by the committee from Loretta Peepeetch of Airdrie who felt she was being given the run around…
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It was a sad day for many who mourned the death of Mrs. Adelaide Joachim who passed away at her home at Nose Creek, Alberta Nov. 1, 1987 at the age of 101.
A prayer service was held at the Roman Catholic Church, Susa Creek with Father Albert Laisnez presiding.
Dwayne Joachim was the crossbearer and the pallbearers were: Raymond Moberly, Russell Wanyandie, Mike…
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The provincially owned Grierson Centre could become a unique Native institution run by Native Counselling Services of Alberta if all goes to plan, says president Chester Cunningham.
At present the centre is used to house prisoners released from federal institutions who are available for day parole. But if Cunningham has his way, Native Counselling Services will run the…
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With the Olympic Games in Calgary only three months away and the Lubicon's boycott against the Glenbow Museum's exhibition gathering steam, some say the government is under the gun to solve the land claim issue and save face.
It would seem the boycott threat is drawing results. But, many people are asking what exactly the boycott is and how do they support it. Does it…
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Gentle and sweet is the best description of Lucy Gladue, a long-time resident of the nursing home in High Prairie.
Lucy was born May 10, 1908 in Atikameg, a small closely-knit community. She was raised in an Anglican mission. At the age of 17 she married Frank, who was 28 at the time. Together they had eight children, five boys and three girls. They are also blessed…
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preserving the culture, a personal endeavor
As a young girl, Angela Sidney loved to sit and listen to her parents, aunts and uncles tell stories. She loved to hear them talk about the traditions and culture of her people, and recount the histories of the Tagish and Tlingit people of southern Yukon through the ancient stories that had been passed down from generation to…
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In his own words. . .
I am the head chief of the (Nisga's) Eagle tribe; as well I am also a ordained deacon. As well, for the Nisga'a Nation, I have been appointed to be the ambassador and I'm also chairman of the keepers of the culture, loss and the perpetuation of our culture into the future. I am the chairman of that.
Today I would like to talk about culture…