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  • Jeff Morrow, Windspeaker Staff Writer, Albuquerque N.M.

Page 6

To the hundreds of visitors who flock there each season to marvel at its well-preserved models of ancient architecture, it's known as Sky City.

To the traditional people who've lived atop the great Rock of Acuco since 10,000 B.C. it's a holy land and a place of inspiration.

It's the oldest inhabited city in the United States. It's also a prime testimonial of Native…

  • Jeff Morrow, Windspeaker Staff Writer, Albuquerque N.M.

Page 6

To the hundreds of visitors who flock there each season to marvel at its well-preserved models of ancient architecture, it's known as Sky City.

To the traditional people who've lived atop the great Rock of Acuco since 10,000 B.C. it's a holy land and a place of inspiration.

It's the oldest inhabited city in the United States. It's also a prime testimonial of Native…

  • Jeff Morrow, Windspeaker Staff Writer, Albuquerque N.M.

Page 6

To the hundreds of visitors who flock there each season to marvel at its well-preserved models of ancient architecture, it's known as Sky City.

To the traditional people who've lived atop the great Rock of Acuco since 10,000 B.C. it's a holy land and a place of inspiration.

It's the oldest inhabited city in the United States. It's also a prime testimonial of Native…

  • Jeff Morrow, Windspeaker Staff Writer, Albuquerque N.M.

Page 6

To the hundreds of visitors who flock there each season to marvel at its well-preserved models of ancient architecture, it's known as Sky City.

To the traditional people who've lived atop the great Rock of Acuco since 10,000 B.C. it's a holy land and a place of inspiration.

It's the oldest inhabited city in the United States. It's also a prime testimonial of Native…

  • Richard Wagamese, Windspeaker Columnist

Page 5

Tansi, ahnee and hello.

There is a warm wind this morning. Outside my window there is much to see and feel. Old Man Winter has retreated and the racket of the birds against the deep blue of the morning sky is in itself a relief from the recent cold. Springtime teases from the shadows.

Christmas has come and gone. For me it was a quiet time spent in the comfort of my…

  • Richard Wagamese, Windspeaker Columnist

Page 5

Tansi, ahnee and hello.

There is a warm wind this morning. Outside my window there is much to see and feel. Old Man Winter has retreated and the racket of the birds against the deep blue of the morning sky is in itself a relief from the recent cold. Springtime teases from the shadows.

Christmas has come and gone. For me it was a quiet time spent in the comfort of my…

  • Richard Wagamese, Windspeaker Columnist

Page 5

Tansi, ahnee and hello.

There is a warm wind this morning. Outside my window there is much to see and feel. Old Man Winter has retreated and the racket of the birds against the deep blue of the morning sky is in itself a relief from the recent cold. Springtime teases from the shadows.

Christmas has come and gone. For me it was a quiet time spent in the comfort of my…

  • Richard Wagamese, Windspeaker Columnist

Page 5

Tansi, ahnee and hello.

There is a warm wind this morning. Outside my window there is much to see and feel. Old Man Winter has retreated and the racket of the birds against the deep blue of the morning sky is in itself a relief from the recent cold. Springtime teases from the shadows.

Christmas has come and gone. For me it was a quiet time spent in the comfort of my…

  • Windspeaker Staff

Page 4

Statistics don't lie.

The death rate among Canada's Indian population is three times the national average for Indian people under the age of 35.

Statistics Canada reports, however, that during an eight-year period from 1978to 1986, the annual death rate among Indians in Canada fell from 11.8 deaths per 1,000 people in 1978 to nine deaths per 1,000 in 1986.

  • Windspeaker Staff

Page 4

Statistics don't lie.

The death rate among Canada's Indian population is three times the national average for Indian people under the age of 35.

Statistics Canada reports, however, that during an eight-year period from 1978to 1986, the annual death rate among Indians in Canada fell from 11.8 deaths per 1,000 people in 1978 to nine deaths per 1,000 in 1986.

  • Windspeaker Staff

Page 4

Statistics don't lie.

The death rate among Canada's Indian population is three times the national average for Indian people under the age of 35.

Statistics Canada reports, however, that during an eight-year period from 1978to 1986, the annual death rate among Indians in Canada fell from 11.8 deaths per 1,000 people in 1978 to nine deaths per 1,000 in 1986.

  • Windspeaker Staff

Page 4

Statistics don't lie.

The death rate among Canada's Indian population is three times the national average for Indian people under the age of 35.

Statistics Canada reports, however, that during an eight-year period from 1978to 1986, the annual death rate among Indians in Canada fell from 11.8 deaths per 1,000 people in 1978 to nine deaths per 1,000 in 1986.

  • Dana Wagg and Josie Auger, Windspeaker Staff Writers, Sturgeon Lake Alberta

Page 3

A Sturgeon Lake land claim settlement only needs the signature of Indian Affairs Minister Pierre Cadieux and his provincial counterpart.

The pact, which was approved in principle by both governments over a year ago, was given final approval just before Christmas.

The nearby Whitefish Lake Band has received a similar land claim settlement worth $19.9 million and more…

  • Dana Wagg and Josie Auger, Windspeaker Staff Writers, Sturgeon Lake Alberta

Page 3

A Sturgeon Lake land claim settlement only needs the signature of Indian Affairs Minister Pierre Cadieux and his provincial counterpart.

The pact, which was approved in principle by both governments over a year ago, was given final approval just before Christmas.

The nearby Whitefish Lake Band has received a similar land claim settlement worth $19.9 million and more…

  • Dana Wagg and Josie Auger, Windspeaker Staff Writers, Sturgeon Lake Alberta

Page 3

A Sturgeon Lake land claim settlement only needs the signature of Indian Affairs Minister Pierre Cadieux and his provincial counterpart.

The pact, which was approved in principle by both governments over a year ago, was given final approval just before Christmas.

The nearby Whitefish Lake Band has received a similar land claim settlement worth $19.9 million and more…