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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.
Human cost of violence against women means need for change is urgent
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On Dec. 6, 1989, 14 young women lost their lives at Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal. That day has come to symbolize the high human cost of violence against women and the urgent need to change Canadian society.
In 1991, Dec. 6 was designated an annual National Day of Remembrance and Action on…
Human cost of violence against women means need for change is urgent
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On Dec. 6, 1989, 14 young women lost their lives at Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal. That day has come to symbolize the high human cost of violence against women and the urgent need to change Canadian society.
In 1991, Dec. 6 was designated an annual National Day of Remembrance and Action on…
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Growing up on her parent's trap-line in pre-Cambrian country near Thunder Bay was perhaps the best inspiration an artist could ever ask for, said Linda Kennard.
"I didn't even see town until I was five," she said. "My parents lived and trapped on the lakes."
Kennard's childhood appreciate of nature is reflected in her majestic lake scenes and realistic wildlife oil…
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Growing up on her parent's trap-line in pre-Cambrian country near Thunder Bay was perhaps the best inspiration an artist could ever ask for, said Linda Kennard.
"I didn't even see town until I was five," she said. "My parents lived and trapped on the lakes."
Kennard's childhood appreciate of nature is reflected in her majestic lake scenes and realistic wildlife oil…
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Growing up on her parent's trap-line in pre-Cambrian country near Thunder Bay was perhaps the best inspiration an artist could ever ask for, said Linda Kennard.
"I didn't even see town until I was five," she said. "My parents lived and trapped on the lakes."
Kennard's childhood appreciate of nature is reflected in her majestic lake scenes and realistic wildlife oil…
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Growing up on her parent's trap-line in pre-Cambrian country near Thunder Bay was perhaps the best inspiration an artist could ever ask for, said Linda Kennard.
"I didn't even see town until I was five," she said. "My parents lived and trapped on the lakes."
Kennard's childhood appreciate of nature is reflected in her majestic lake scenes and realistic wildlife oil…
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An Edmonton artist has reason to be proud of her accomplishments. Nancy Desjarlais Bailey has just been awarded first and third place in the Peace Hills Trust Eleventh Annual Native Art Contest.
"I was very surprised," said Bailey. "I didn't think the piece that won, would, because of the title."
The piece entitled My Mother's Pain is my Pain was created last…
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An Edmonton artist has reason to be proud of her accomplishments. Nancy Desjarlais Bailey has just been awarded first and third place in the Peace Hills Trust Eleventh Annual Native Art Contest.
"I was very surprised," said Bailey. "I didn't think the piece that won, would, because of the title."
The piece entitled My Mother's Pain is my Pain was created last…
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An Edmonton artist has reason to be proud of her accomplishments. Nancy Desjarlais Bailey has just been awarded first and third place in the Peace Hills Trust Eleventh Annual Native Art Contest.
"I was very surprised," said Bailey. "I didn't think the piece that won, would, because of the title."
The piece entitled My Mother's Pain is my Pain was created last…
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An Edmonton artist has reason to be proud of her accomplishments. Nancy Desjarlais Bailey has just been awarded first and third place in the Peace Hills Trust Eleventh Annual Native Art Contest.
"I was very surprised," said Bailey. "I didn't think the piece that won, would, because of the title."
The piece entitled My Mother's Pain is my Pain was created last…
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A Native artist specializing in traditional Northwest Coast Indian art has finally realized his dream after 23 years of creative work.
Relatives, fellow artists and friends of Ronald A. Sebastian happily attended the grand opening of the RAS Fine Arts gift shop and art gallery, Nov. 26 and 27.
The store is located in a new log building on Highway 16 in New…
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A Native artist specializing in traditional Northwest Coast Indian art has finally realized his dream after 23 years of creative work.
Relatives, fellow artists and friends of Ronald A. Sebastian happily attended the grand opening of the RAS Fine Arts gift shop and art gallery, Nov. 26 and 27.
The store is located in a new log building on Highway 16 in New…
Page R13
A Native artist specializing in traditional Northwest Coast Indian art has finally realized his dream after 23 years of creative work.
Relatives, fellow artists and friends of Ronald A. Sebastian happily attended the grand opening of the RAS Fine Arts gift shop and art gallery, Nov. 26 and 27.
The store is located in a new log building on Highway 16 in New…
Page R13
A Native artist specializing in traditional Northwest Coast Indian art has finally realized his dream after 23 years of creative work.
Relatives, fellow artists and friends of Ronald A. Sebastian happily attended the grand opening of the RAS Fine Arts gift shop and art gallery, Nov. 26 and 27.
The store is located in a new log building on Highway 16 in New…
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OPINION
Last week I had the pleasure of hosting (in my Native Studies 211 Class) Lee Maracle's Saskatoon visit, co-sponsored by the Native Studies Department and the Press Gang Publishers.
Maracle, one of Canada's most prolific Native writers, is described by Press Gang Publishers as "a gifted orator and an acclaimed writer and poet." In addition to Ravensong, the…