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Windspeaker Publication

Windspeaker Publication

Established in 1983 to serve the needs of northern Alberta, Windspeaker became a national newspaper on its 10th anniversary in 1993.

  • December 2, 2001
  • Janice Acoose, Windspeaker Columnist

Page 4

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…

  • December 2, 2001
  • Janice Acoose, Windspeaker Columnist

Page 4

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…

  • December 2, 2001
  • Janice Acoose, Windspeaker Columnist

Page 4

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…

  • December 2, 2001
  • Windspeaker Staff

Page 4

The International Year of the World's Indigenous Peoples wrapped up last month without much fanfare by Ottawa. In fact, the whole event went virtually un-noticed by the federal government. It hasn't had much positive impact on the First Nations either. A couple of news stories from last month provided the chief reason why.

The first involved the tiny Innu community of…

  • December 2, 2001
  • Windspeaker Staff

Page 4

The International Year of the World's Indigenous Peoples wrapped up last month without much fanfare by Ottawa. In fact, the whole event went virtually un-noticed by the federal government. It hasn't had much positive impact on the First Nations either. A couple of news stories from last month provided the chief reason why.

The first involved the tiny Innu community of…

  • December 2, 2001
  • Windspeaker Staff

Page 4

The International Year of the World's Indigenous Peoples wrapped up last month without much fanfare by Ottawa. In fact, the whole event went virtually un-noticed by the federal government. It hasn't had much positive impact on the First Nations either. A couple of news stories from last month provided the chief reason why.

The first involved the tiny Innu community of…

  • December 2, 2001
  • Windspeaker Staff

Page 4

The International Year of the World's Indigenous Peoples wrapped up last month without much fanfare by Ottawa. In fact, the whole event went virtually un-noticed by the federal government. It hasn't had much positive impact on the First Nations either. A couple of news stories from last month provided the chief reason why.

The first involved the tiny Innu community of…

  • December 2, 2001
  • Gina Teel, Windspeaker Correspondent, Edmonton

Page 13

Internationally renowned artist Joane Cardinal-Schubert likes to call her work "gentle finger painting," and anyone taking in her exhibiting at the University of Alberta Fine Arts Building is bound to notice a lot of pointed fingers.

"People say my work is political," Cardinal-Schubert says. "But to me, a work of art is about life."

The fist retrospective…

  • December 2, 2001
  • Gina Teel, Windspeaker Correspondent, Edmonton

Page 13

Internationally renowned artist Joane Cardinal-Schubert likes to call her work "gentle finger painting," and anyone taking in her exhibiting at the University of Alberta Fine Arts Building is bound to notice a lot of pointed fingers.

"People say my work is political," Cardinal-Schubert says. "But to me, a work of art is about life."

The fist retrospective…

  • December 2, 2001
  • Gina Teel, Windspeaker Correspondent, Edmonton

Page 13

Internationally renowned artist Joane Cardinal-Schubert likes to call her work "gentle finger painting," and anyone taking in her exhibiting at the University of Alberta Fine Arts Building is bound to notice a lot of pointed fingers.

"People say my work is political," Cardinal-Schubert says. "But to me, a work of art is about life."

The fist retrospective…

  • December 2, 2001
  • Gina Teel, Windspeaker Correspondent, Edmonton

Page 13

Internationally renowned artist Joane Cardinal-Schubert likes to call her work "gentle finger painting," and anyone taking in her exhibiting at the University of Alberta Fine Arts Building is bound to notice a lot of pointed fingers.

"People say my work is political," Cardinal-Schubert says. "But to me, a work of art is about life."

The fist retrospective…

  • December 2, 2001
  • Andrea Buckley, Windspeaker Contributor, Whitehorse

Page R10

The Yukon government has shelved the Yukon Wolf Management Plan until at least 1995, Renewable Resources Minister Bill Brewster said.

The delay puzzles interest groups because the plan has gained widespread support throughout the territory and is being used as a guideline by the department.

Brewster, a hunter and former outfitter, said First Nations have not been…

  • December 2, 2001
  • Andrea Buckley, Windspeaker Contributor, Whitehorse

Page R10

The Yukon government has shelved the Yukon Wolf Management Plan until at least 1995, Renewable Resources Minister Bill Brewster said.

The delay puzzles interest groups because the plan has gained widespread support throughout the territory and is being used as a guideline by the department.

Brewster, a hunter and former outfitter, said First Nations have not been…

  • December 2, 2001
  • Andrea Buckley, Windspeaker Contributor, Whitehorse

Page R10

The Yukon government has shelved the Yukon Wolf Management Plan until at least 1995, Renewable Resources Minister Bill Brewster said.

The delay puzzles interest groups because the plan has gained widespread support throughout the territory and is being used as a guideline by the department.

Brewster, a hunter and former outfitter, said First Nations have not been…

  • December 2, 2001
  • Andrea Buckley, Windspeaker Contributor, Whitehorse

Page R10

The Yukon government has shelved the Yukon Wolf Management Plan until at least 1995, Renewable Resources Minister Bill Brewster said.

The delay puzzles interest groups because the plan has gained widespread support throughout the territory and is being used as a guideline by the department.

Brewster, a hunter and former outfitter, said First Nations have not been…