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Justice Minister Allan Rock has been making noises, of late, in support of a separate system of justice for Aboriginal peoples. He said it may have to be considered as part of the inherent right of self-government.
The Canadian Bar Association has no formal position on whether a separate system would be in the best interest of Canada. However, it has tabled a discussion…
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Justice Minister Allan Rock has been making noises, of late, in support of a separate system of justice for Aboriginal peoples. He said it may have to be considered as part of the inherent right of self-government.
The Canadian Bar Association has no formal position on whether a separate system would be in the best interest of Canada. However, it has tabled a discussion…
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The Edmonton Works Festival had a noticeable Arctic theme this year, thanks to Arts From The Arctic, a Circumpolar Exhibition.
Presented by several government organizations, Native groups and UNESCO, the exhibition brought together works from artists from Norway, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Alaska, Canada and Greenland.
For every region, 100 pieces of art were…
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The Edmonton Works Festival had a noticeable Arctic theme this year, thanks to Arts From The Arctic, a Circumpolar Exhibition.
Presented by several government organizations, Native groups and UNESCO, the exhibition brought together works from artists from Norway, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Alaska, Canada and Greenland.
For every region, 100 pieces of art were…
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OPINION
In the crush of arts exhibits that form Edmonton's The Works visual arts festival, it is not surprising that some shows get overlooked. After all, some 75 exhibits with works by 800 artists compete for people's attention.
Still, something's not right when the festival's feature exhibit get lost in the shuffle. Such as the case with Arts From the Arctic,…
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OPINION
In the crush of arts exhibits that form Edmonton's The Works visual arts festival, it is not surprising that some shows get overlooked. After all, some 75 exhibits with works by 800 artists compete for people's attention.
Still, something's not right when the festival's feature exhibit get lost in the shuffle. Such as the case with Arts From the Arctic,…
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On June 24, Industry Canada announced its new directions and priorities in support of Aboriginal economic programs. Emphasis will be placed on proposals supporting these objectives.
- trade and export and development;'
- increased adaptation of technology by Aboriginal businesses, and;
- encouragement of young Aboriginal entrepreneurs.
To reflect the…
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On June 24, Industry Canada announced its new directions and priorities in support of Aboriginal economic programs. Emphasis will be placed on proposals supporting these objectives.
- trade and export and development;'
- increased adaptation of technology by Aboriginal businesses, and;
- encouragement of young Aboriginal entrepreneurs.
To reflect the…
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Management consult Matt Vickers has dissolved his firm in order to form a partnership with his artist brother, Roy Henry Vickers.
To finance the new venture, called Eagle Dancer Enterprises, the two borrowed money through the Bank of Montreal under the previously inaccessible Small Business Loans Act.
"The legislation reads that every Canadian citizen shall be able…
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Management consult Matt Vickers has dissolved his firm in order to form a partnership with his artist brother, Roy Henry Vickers.
To finance the new venture, called Eagle Dancer Enterprises, the two borrowed money through the Bank of Montreal under the previously inaccessible Small Business Loans Act.
"The legislation reads that every Canadian citizen shall be able…
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A new program developed by the Bank of Montreal will help Aboriginals access mortgages to build houses on their reserves, a first in Canada.
A pilot project launched in Akwesasne is aimed at reserve residents who are employed, have a good credit history and want to build a house on reserve land.
Previously, banks did not make real estate loans for building on…
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A new program developed by the Bank of Montreal will help Aboriginals access mortgages to build houses on their reserves, a first in Canada.
A pilot project launched in Akwesasne is aimed at reserve residents who are employed, have a good credit history and want to build a house on reserve land.
Previously, banks did not make real estate loans for building on…
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A ceramic bust of Louis Riel with maple leaves bursting from the back of his head. Sculptures of horn and bone. Paintings of powwows and the Bear Spirit.
Those are some of the Faces of Family Pride, an exhibit by 20 Native artists.
Metis artist and student Heather Shillinglaw put together the exhibit, which just finished showing at Edmonton's The Works visual arts…
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A ceramic bust of Louis Riel with maple leaves bursting from the back of his head. Sculptures of horn and bone. Paintings of powwows and the Bear Spirit.
Those are some of the Faces of Family Pride, an exhibit by 20 Native artists.
Metis artist and student Heather Shillinglaw put together the exhibit, which just finished showing at Edmonton's The Works visual arts…
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Her father always told her she was the best. Yet something inside her wouldn't let Angela Chalmers really believe it until crossing the finish line at the '92 Olympics, with a bronze medal in the 3,000-metre race,.
Too bad her dad wasn't there. He was no longer living, but would have been proud of her.
With an unprecedented performance at the 1990 Commonwealth…