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In spite of not playing hockey last winter, Mac Cardinal showed up at the University of Alberta training camp and two weeks later found himself starting on the storied varsity blue line. Having made the team, Cardinal's goal now is to keep his grades up and to contribute to the rebuilding of a proud team, one that missed the playoffs last year for the first time in decades.…
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In spite of not playing hockey last winter, Mac Cardinal showed up at the University of Alberta training camp and two weeks later found himself starting on the storied varsity blue line. Having made the team, Cardinal's goal now is to keep his grades up and to contribute to the rebuilding of a proud team, one that missed the playoffs last year for the first time in decades.…
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For the second time in 1995, and the second time in history, the National Aboriginal Coaching School was held in Hobbema from Oct. 16 to Oct. 20. While attendance at the fall event was down from the school held in the spring, it was still an encouraging effort, according to those in attendance.
"Attendance is just one measure of the success of a school, and not…
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For the second time in 1995, and the second time in history, the National Aboriginal Coaching School was held in Hobbema from Oct. 16 to Oct. 20. While attendance at the fall event was down from the school held in the spring, it was still an encouraging effort, according to those in attendance.
"Attendance is just one measure of the success of a school, and not…
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The Red Sucker Lake School site is located at the eastern edge of the community and bounded by a landing strip clearing to the north, the reserve boundary to the east and Red Sucker Lake to the south.
The Red Sucker Lake School consists of one kindergarten classroom, four elementary/junior classrooms, four senior classrooms, a gymnasium/auditorium, library/resource…
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The Red Sucker Lake School site is located at the eastern edge of the community and bounded by a landing strip clearing to the north, the reserve boundary to the east and Red Sucker Lake to the south.
The Red Sucker Lake School consists of one kindergarten classroom, four elementary/junior classrooms, four senior classrooms, a gymnasium/auditorium, library/resource…
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It seems to be a great time for the release of Ojibway story books, including two by Basil Johnston, an Anishinaubae member of the Cape Croker First Nation in Ontario.
The Bear-Walker and Other Stories is a hard-cover book which brings to the printed page the spoken myths of the Ojibway. These stories have inspired beautiful illustrations by David Johnson, a member of the…
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It seems to be a great time for the release of Ojibway story books, including two by Basil Johnston, an Anishinaubae member of the Cape Croker First Nation in Ontario.
The Bear-Walker and Other Stories is a hard-cover book which brings to the printed page the spoken myths of the Ojibway. These stories have inspired beautiful illustrations by David Johnson, a member of the…
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Review
Vanishing Act
By Thomas Perry
289 pages, $29.95 (hc.)
Random House
Jane Whitefield helps people disappear. Women fleeing abusive spouses, and people who, through a twist of fate, find living their old lives may prove fatal, turn to Jane for her guiding skills. She helps them examine the possibilities of starting a new life and concoct…
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Review
Vanishing Act
By Thomas Perry
289 pages, $29.95 (hc.)
Random House
Jane Whitefield helps people disappear. Women fleeing abusive spouses, and people who, through a twist of fate, find living their old lives may prove fatal, turn to Jane for her guiding skills. She helps them examine the possibilities of starting a new life and concoct…
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Wapistan, Lawrence Martin, describes his music as real Canadian. It's a blend of old country and rock with Native chanting, drums, and of course, language.
With such a mix, it's sometimes difficult to categorize. Where would you find Wapistan in a retail outlet?
"One time in Toronto, I found it under military," Wapistan said with a laugh in an interview with…
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Wapistan, Lawrence Martin, describes his music as real Canadian. It's a blend of old country and rock with Native chanting, drums, and of course, language.
With such a mix, it's sometimes difficult to categorize. Where would you find Wapistan in a retail outlet?
"One time in Toronto, I found it under military," Wapistan said with a laugh in an interview with…
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The Great Canoes
By David Neel
135 pages, $27.95
Douglas & McIntyre
Vancouver/Toronto
Vancouver
David Neel is a member of the Fort Rupert Kwagiutl nation, a photographer, visual artist and author of the newly launched book, The Great Canoes, a contemporary history of the revival of the northwest coast tradition of cedar canoe…
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The Great Canoes
By David Neel
135 pages, $27.95
Douglas & McIntyre
Vancouver/Toronto
Vancouver
David Neel is a member of the Fort Rupert Kwagiutl nation, a photographer, visual artist and author of the newly launched book, The Great Canoes, a contemporary history of the revival of the northwest coast tradition of cedar canoe…
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Review
HeartBeat:
Voices of First Nations Women
Smithsonian Folkways
One of the most comprehensive recordings of traditional and contemporary songs done by Indigenous women is found in a 34-track release from Smithsonian Folkways.
This vast repertoire by 18 diverse performers represents the evolving forms of traditional, intertribal and Euro…