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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
  • Doug Strachan, Windspeaker Contributor, Victoria

Page 1

Swan down feathers, symbolizing peace and reconciliation, filled the Mungo Martin Long House in Victoria as Nisga'a Nation Elders slowly paraded the room.

More than 200 Natives, clergy and Anglican congregation members rose to their feet on Dec. 6 for the Elder's traditional prayers which signified the start to the ceremony returning five Nisga'a artifacts to their Nass…

  • December 2, 2001
  • Doug Strachan, Windspeaker Contributor, Victoria

Page 1

Swan down feathers, symbolizing peace and reconciliation, filled the Mungo Martin Long House in Victoria as Nisga'a Nation Elders slowly paraded the room.

More than 200 Natives, clergy and Anglican congregation members rose to their feet on Dec. 6 for the Elder's traditional prayers which signified the start to the ceremony returning five Nisga'a artifacts to their Nass…

  • December 2, 2001
  • Doug Strachan, Windspeaker Contributor, Victoria

Page 1

Swan down feathers, symbolizing peace and reconciliation, filled the Mungo Martin Long House in Victoria as Nisga'a Nation Elders slowly paraded the room.

More than 200 Natives, clergy and Anglican congregation members rose to their feet on Dec. 6 for the Elder's traditional prayers which signified the start to the ceremony returning five Nisga'a artifacts to their Nass…

  • December 2, 2001
  • Dina O'Meara, Windspeaker Staff Writer, Kahnawake Quebec

Page R1

He was a great teacher and patient with the young.

Simple words to describe Louis Karoniaktnjeh Hall, one of the greatest Mohawk activists of this century. But words that honor the man who prove for unity among his people, and all the Indigenous peoples of the Americas.

Karoniaktnjeh, 76, died suddenly of a heart attach at his home in Kahnawake on Dec. 120. The…

  • December 2, 2001
  • Dina O'Meara, Windspeaker Staff Writer, Kahnawake Quebec

Page R1

He was a great teacher and patient with the young.

Simple words to describe Louis Karoniaktnjeh Hall, one of the greatest Mohawk activists of this century. But words that honor the man who prove for unity among his people, and all the Indigenous peoples of the Americas.

Karoniaktnjeh, 76, died suddenly of a heart attach at his home in Kahnawake on Dec. 120. The…

  • December 2, 2001
  • Dina O'Meara, Windspeaker Staff Writer, Kahnawake Quebec

Page R1

He was a great teacher and patient with the young.

Simple words to describe Louis Karoniaktnjeh Hall, one of the greatest Mohawk activists of this century. But words that honor the man who prove for unity among his people, and all the Indigenous peoples of the Americas.

Karoniaktnjeh, 76, died suddenly of a heart attach at his home in Kahnawake on Dec. 120. The…

  • December 2, 2001
  • Dina O'Meara, Windspeaker Staff Writer, Kahnawake Quebec

Page R1

He was a great teacher and patient with the young.

Simple words to describe Louis Karoniaktnjeh Hall, one of the greatest Mohawk activists of this century. But words that honor the man who prove for unity among his people, and all the Indigenous peoples of the Americas.

Karoniaktnjeh, 76, died suddenly of a heart attach at his home in Kahnawake on Dec. 120. The…

  • December 2, 2001
  • Charles Mandel, Windspeaker Contributor

Page 12

One of the major art events of this year is a touring exhibition of Robert Davidson's sculptures, jewelry and prints. It won't be seen now in the West, since it moved to Ottawa after its Vancouver opening, but readers may rejoice in the companion book to the show.

Robert Davidson: Eagle of the Dawn (Douglas & McIntyre, $560, 192 pp.) is a lavish tribute to an…

  • December 2, 2001
  • Charles Mandel, Windspeaker Contributor

Page 12

One of the major art events of this year is a touring exhibition of Robert Davidson's sculptures, jewelry and prints. It won't be seen now in the West, since it moved to Ottawa after its Vancouver opening, but readers may rejoice in the companion book to the show.

Robert Davidson: Eagle of the Dawn (Douglas & McIntyre, $560, 192 pp.) is a lavish tribute to an…

  • December 2, 2001
  • Charles Mandel, Windspeaker Contributor

Page 12

One of the major art events of this year is a touring exhibition of Robert Davidson's sculptures, jewelry and prints. It won't be seen now in the West, since it moved to Ottawa after its Vancouver opening, but readers may rejoice in the companion book to the show.

Robert Davidson: Eagle of the Dawn (Douglas & McIntyre, $560, 192 pp.) is a lavish tribute to an…

  • December 2, 2001
  • Charles Mandel, Windspeaker Contributor

Page 12

One of the major art events of this year is a touring exhibition of Robert Davidson's sculptures, jewelry and prints. It won't be seen now in the West, since it moved to Ottawa after its Vancouver opening, but readers may rejoice in the companion book to the show.

Robert Davidson: Eagle of the Dawn (Douglas & McIntyre, $560, 192 pp.) is a lavish tribute to an…

  • December 2, 2001
  • Dora Wilson, Windspeaker Staff Writer, Edmonton

Page 10

A Metis nurse-practitioner who is suing the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta for $75,000 for interfering with her right to practise is after the wrong organization, argued defense lawyer Donald Boyer.

Joyce Atcheson elected to work with the Thickwood Family Medical Clinic in Fort McMurray, therefore her action should be against the doctors at the clinic and…

  • December 2, 2001
  • Dora Wilson, Windspeaker Staff Writer, Edmonton

Page 10

A Metis nurse-practitioner who is suing the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta for $75,000 for interfering with her right to practise is after the wrong organization, argued defense lawyer Donald Boyer.

Joyce Atcheson elected to work with the Thickwood Family Medical Clinic in Fort McMurray, therefore her action should be against the doctors at the clinic and…

  • December 2, 2001
  • Dora Wilson, Windspeaker Staff Writer, Edmonton

Page 10

A Metis nurse-practitioner who is suing the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta for $75,000 for interfering with her right to practise is after the wrong organization, argued defense lawyer Donald Boyer.

Joyce Atcheson elected to work with the Thickwood Family Medical Clinic in Fort McMurray, therefore her action should be against the doctors at the clinic and…

  • December 2, 2001
  • Dora Wilson, Windspeaker Staff Writer, Edmonton

Page 10

A Metis nurse-practitioner who is suing the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta for $75,000 for interfering with her right to practise is after the wrong organization, argued defense lawyer Donald Boyer.

Joyce Atcheson elected to work with the Thickwood Family Medical Clinic in Fort McMurray, therefore her action should be against the doctors at the clinic and…