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It seems Native people are everywhere in the media these days, be it in a political, social, economic or entertainment context.
Linguistic terms often used in relation to Canada' Indigenous people are fast becoming words of everyday use. But sometimes these words have a specific and contextual meaning, above and beyond their accepted use.
To help cut down on…
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It seems Native people are everywhere in the media these days, be it in a political, social, economic or entertainment context.
Linguistic terms often used in relation to Canada' Indigenous people are fast becoming words of everyday use. But sometimes these words have a specific and contextual meaning, above and beyond their accepted use.
To help cut down on…
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Always passionate about history, which she made her life's work, Olive Dickason has had that work recognized by being made a member of the Order of Canada. She will be formally named to the Order of Canada, Canada' highest civilian honor, at an investiture ceremony in Ottawa on Feb. 15. Officially, the honor is being bestowed upon her for her work for Canada's heritage.
"I…
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Always passionate about history, which she made her life's work, Olive Dickason has had that work recognized by being made a member of the Order of Canada. She will be formally named to the Order of Canada, Canada' highest civilian honor, at an investiture ceremony in Ottawa on Feb. 15. Officially, the honor is being bestowed upon her for her work for Canada's heritage.
"I…
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Guest Column
Sacred Assembly '95 was held in Hull, Que., Dec. 6 to 9, and while attendance was not specifically reported, I estimate between 1,500 and 2,000 people took in the event.
On Day Four of the assembly, Elijah Harper read and distributed a "Reconciliation Proclamation." This author believes that the proclamation lacked important concepts, including the…
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Guest Column
Sacred Assembly '95 was held in Hull, Que., Dec. 6 to 9, and while attendance was not specifically reported, I estimate between 1,500 and 2,000 people took in the event.
On Day Four of the assembly, Elijah Harper read and distributed a "Reconciliation Proclamation." This author believes that the proclamation lacked important concepts, including the…
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More than half of the 800 child welfare cases in Alberta involve Native children, says Doug Dokis, of Calgary's Indian Friendship Centre.
"The provincial government is mainly concerned with finding safe, reliable foster homes for these kids. We'd also like to place them in an appropriate cultural environment."
Working with Alberta Family and Social Services, Dokis…
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More than half of the 800 child welfare cases in Alberta involve Native children, says Doug Dokis, of Calgary's Indian Friendship Centre.
"The provincial government is mainly concerned with finding safe, reliable foster homes for these kids. We'd also like to place them in an appropriate cultural environment."
Working with Alberta Family and Social Services, Dokis…
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Community mourns the passing of Bill Haineault
Edmonton
Bill Haineault, a respected member of the Metis community, died suddenly of a heart attack on Dec. 23, 1995. He was 46.
Born in Athabasca, Haineault had been a leader in the Metis community for a number of years. He worked with the Metis Nations of Alberta as a constitution process coordinator, and more…
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Community mourns the passing of Bill Haineault
Edmonton
Bill Haineault, a respected member of the Metis community, died suddenly of a heart attack on Dec. 23, 1995. He was 46.
Born in Athabasca, Haineault had been a leader in the Metis community for a number of years. He worked with the Metis Nations of Alberta as a constitution process coordinator, and more…
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Clean simple lines mark artist's work, Winnipeg Eddy "Doc" Cobiness, a renowned Aboriginal Manitoba artist, died Jan. 1, 1996 of heart and kidney failure at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg.
He was 62. Cobiness, a treaty Ojibwa, was born and raised in Warroad, Minn. He enlisted in the United States army in 1957, where he was a Golden Glove Boxer. Upon serving his term…
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Clean simple lines mark artist's work, Winnipeg Eddy "Doc" Cobiness, a renowned Aboriginal Manitoba artist, died Jan. 1, 1996 of heart and kidney failure at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg.
He was 62. Cobiness, a treaty Ojibwa, was born and raised in Warroad, Minn. He enlisted in the United States army in 1957, where he was a Golden Glove Boxer. Upon serving his term…
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When the Royal Commission on Aboriginal People releases the first stage of its final report this spring, will anybody really care?
The report, five years in the making and costing a total of $60 million, comes a bit too late to do any good, said Blaine Favel, Chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian nations in an interview with the Canadian Press.
The…
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When the Royal Commission on Aboriginal People releases the first stage of its final report this spring, will anybody really care?
The report, five years in the making and costing a total of $60 million, comes a bit too late to do any good, said Blaine Favel, Chief of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian nations in an interview with the Canadian Press.
The…
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A dispute between the Blood Tribal police and a group of concerned citizens seems well on its way to resolution, after two weeks of meetings. Police Chief Wayne Hamby met again with protesters Jan. 19th, to iron out problems that have arisen on the reserve.
Local residents say the problems are long standing, but public awareness first came to light on Dec. 30th, when a…