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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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HEART LAKE RESERVE - "Because of how much I care about and love this reserve and its people, I found the decision to resign as your chief after 22 years to be the hardest decision I have ever had to make," Eugene Monias told his band members at a meeting called to perform his last duties as chief, March 27.
"I cannot stand to be a party to or to be involved with a local…
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Support for the Lubicon Lake Indian Band's position in its conflict with the Alberta government has come from a federally-appointed mediator.
A discussion paper leaked to the media, prepared by E. Davie Fulton, a former Conservative federal justice minister, supports the Band's request for about 200 square kilometres of land, rather than the 65 square kilometres offered…
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No one would have thought that so many people would have attended the film premiere of Honor of All, but the gymnasium was packed to capacity March 22 at the Poundmaker/Nechi Centre, 10 km north of Edmonton.
The two-part film tells the story of the Alkali Lake Indian Band near Williams Lake, British Columbia's fight against total alcoholism on their reserve, to…
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The Kid cuts loose
Ahneen, say if you happen to have a cup of coffee or tea and a few minutes to spare, please pay me the compliment of reading on for the next little while.
As promised from last week, this is the part in which the foster kids is cut loose on an unsuspecting world.
After high school I went to university in the states for a year. Well,…
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A series of healing ceremonies were held in Hobbema, Alexis and Alexander, during lent, with the final one being celebrated at the Native Pastoral Centre in Edmonton on Mach 19.
Lucienne Meek, a Metis and a leader in the charismatic movement, led the celebration and gave witness to the fact that we are all the Great Spirit's (God's) hands to the world, that we are all…
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Dr. Julie White, an internationally respected lecturer on self-presentation and career-accelerating skills, will be the keynote speaker at "In Control," a Lakeland College conference designed to help women strengthen their business skills, May 2 and 3 in Lloydminster.
Based in San Francisco, Dr. White has delivered business oriented motivational seminars across North…
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VANCOUVER - The crowd of approximately 2,000 at the Canada Place Rally ending the South Moresby Caravan applauded loudly following the words of wisdom and prayer spoken by the spiritual leader of the Micmac Indians from Nova Scotia, Noel Noughtwood.
Noughtwood led the crowd in a prayer, saying it was traditional of Indian people to pray at the onset of such a gathering:…
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VANCOUVER - A blend of Native food, art and culture will be featured at Expo 86, by the First Nations Restaurant. The doors of the restaurant will be opened on May 2 at the Folklife Pavilion.
An Indian art gallery and the presence of coast Salish Elders will be an added attraction. The elders will greet the visitors to the restaurant and share their culture.
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The four Elders from the Haida Nation who travelled with the South Moresby Caravan say that the Haida Nation is the rightful heir to Ada Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Islands.)
"Like the great forests, the roots of our people are intertwined so that the greatest troubles cannot overcome us. On these islands our ancestors lived and died; here, too, we will make our home until…
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Evelyn Thunder of Atikameg is one of three new members of the Northern Alberta Development Council (NADC). The appointment of 1986/87 Council members announced by Al "Boomer" Adair, Minister responsible for NADC. The appointments take effect April 1l, 1986.
Norm Weiss, MLA, Fort McMurray, continues as chairman, and other returning members are: Bob Elliot, MLA, Grande…
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LEGOFF - The Cold Lake First Nations Reserve Friday mourned the sudden loss of Joseph Elroy (George) Janvier. The 21-year-old LeGoff native had been found dead of a broken neck in Edmonton one week ago. Two men, Marvin Ross of Kikino and Roy Smith of no fixed address have been charged in the death. It's believed that death resulted from an argument related to hunting trip the…
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A provincial election is possible before mid-summer, Norm Weiss, MLA for Lac La Biche-Fort McMurray, said in an interview, March 24.
"Concern about the impact of the world oil price situation on Fort McMurray will be a central focus of the newly formed riding in Fort McMurray," Weiss said.
"People in Fort McMurray don't realize that we're not immune to the world…
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OTTAWA - The recent federal budget holds no immediate misery for Native people in Alberta, according to opposition party critics in Ottawa. But it does present some concerns for the future.
A major concern is that the federal revenue department may be signalling its desire to get at money earned by Treaty Indians who work off, but live on, reserve.
In his budget…
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OTTAWA - The Nielsen Report's volume on Native people has been getting a failing grade from almost every reader, and the rating continues to drop as groups are able to dig deeper into the 523 page volume.
Even the government has distanced itself from the report, saying that the 10,000 page, 21 volume review of government programs is only for discussion.
But…
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Oil rich bands in Alberta are feeling the pinch of lower international oil prices and may be forced to renegotiate lower royalty payments in order to remain competitive, says an Indian Minerals West officials.
Wally Dombroski, acting director with the Department of Indian Affairs department, says if bands want to stay in production they are going to have to consider some…