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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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When pressed, Karen Decontie, P.Eng., admits it is sometimes difficult - and tiring - to be a role model.
Then she smiles and tells you that it is also important to her to tell other Native women about her work as a structural engineer, and to encourage them in pursuing their own career goals.
"It's very difficult for Native women," says the soft-spoken 27-year-old…
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When pressed, Karen Decontie, P.Eng., admits it is sometimes difficult - and tiring - to be a role model.
Then she smiles and tells you that it is also important to her to tell other Native women about her work as a structural engineer, and to encourage them in pursuing their own career goals.
"It's very difficult for Native women," says the soft-spoken 27-year-old…
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First Nations in British Columbia appear anxious to begin the treaty rights negotiations process.
The B.C. Treaty Commission was swamped with 29 statements of intent to negotiate treaty rights Dec. 15, its first day of operation, by band and tribal councils from across the province.
And another seven First Nations governments had submitted their notices by press…
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First Nations in British Columbia appear anxious to begin the treaty rights negotiations process.
The B.C. Treaty Commission was swamped with 29 statements of intent to negotiate treaty rights Dec. 15, its first day of operation, by band and tribal councils from across the province.
And another seven First Nations governments had submitted their notices by press…
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First Nations in British Columbia appear anxious to begin the treaty rights negotiations process.
The B.C. Treaty Commission was swamped with 29 statements of intent to negotiate treaty rights Dec. 15, its first day of operation, by band and tribal councils from across the province.
And another seven First Nations governments had submitted their notices by press…
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First Nations in British Columbia appear anxious to begin the treaty rights negotiations process.
The B.C. Treaty Commission was swamped with 29 statements of intent to negotiate treaty rights Dec. 15, its first day of operation, by band and tribal councils from across the province.
And another seven First Nations governments had submitted their notices by press…
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The trial of one Micmac fisherman scheduled for next summer could determine the course of Native fishing rights in the Maritimes.
The outcome of Donald Marshall's trial on charges of illegal fishing will hinge on the validity of the 1752 Treaty of Peace and Friendship, Confederacy of Mainland Micmac lawyer Eric Zscheile said.
The treaty, which was signed by…
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The trial of one Micmac fisherman scheduled for next summer could determine the course of Native fishing rights in the Maritimes.
The outcome of Donald Marshall's trial on charges of illegal fishing will hinge on the validity of the 1752 Treaty of Peace and Friendship, Confederacy of Mainland Micmac lawyer Eric Zscheile said.
The treaty, which was signed by…
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The trial of one Micmac fisherman scheduled for next summer could determine the course of Native fishing rights in the Maritimes.
The outcome of Donald Marshall's trial on charges of illegal fishing will hinge on the validity of the 1752 Treaty of Peace and Friendship, Confederacy of Mainland Micmac lawyer Eric Zscheile said.
The treaty, which was signed by…
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The trial of one Micmac fisherman scheduled for next summer could determine the course of Native fishing rights in the Maritimes.
The outcome of Donald Marshall's trial on charges of illegal fishing will hinge on the validity of the 1752 Treaty of Peace and Friendship, Confederacy of Mainland Micmac lawyer Eric Zscheile said.
The treaty, which was signed by…
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Leaders of the impoverished Innu community of Davis Inlet are outraged that Indian Affairs Minister Ron Irwin cancelled his meeting with Chief Katie Rich without warning.
A reception group waited for two hours at the village's church hall on the morning of Dec. 20 for the new minister, Rich said.
Word that he had cancelled his trip finally came six hours later in…
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Leaders of the impoverished Innu community of Davis Inlet are outraged that Indian Affairs Minister Ron Irwin cancelled his meeting with Chief Katie Rich without warning.
A reception group waited for two hours at the village's church hall on the morning of Dec. 20 for the new minister, Rich said.
Word that he had cancelled his trip finally came six hours later in…
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Leaders of the impoverished Innu community of Davis Inlet are outraged that Indian Affairs Minister Ron Irwin cancelled his meeting with Chief Katie Rich without warning.
A reception group waited for two hours at the village's church hall on the morning of Dec. 20 for the new minister, Rich said.
Word that he had cancelled his trip finally came six hours later in…
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Leaders of the impoverished Innu community of Davis Inlet are outraged that Indian Affairs Minister Ron Irwin cancelled his meeting with Chief Katie Rich without warning.
A reception group waited for two hours at the village's church hall on the morning of Dec. 20 for the new minister, Rich said.
Word that he had cancelled his trip finally came six hours later in…
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The influence of patriarchy (more than any other colonial imposition), so deeply imbedded in our families, communities, and nations, discourages Native people's quest for self-government. Patriarchy, or male centered power, creates imbalance and disharmony within our selves, homes, communities, and nations. Balance and harmony the Elders remind us prayer, ceremony, and…