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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.

  • November 14, 2001
  • D.B. Smith, Windspeaker Staff Writer, Ottawa

Page 1

The federal government confirmed late last month that it has slashed funding for Native economic development.

The government spending estimates announced in the House of Commons Feb. 26 confirmed details of the 10-per-cent budget cuts to Native programs promised in Finance Minister Don Mazankowski's December mini-budget.

The estimate confirmed:

- Friendship…

  • November 14, 2001
  • D.B. Smith, Windspeaker Staff Writer, Ottawa

Page 1

The federal government confirmed late last month that it has slashed funding for Native economic development.

The government spending estimates announced in the House of Commons Feb. 26 confirmed details of the 10-per-cent budget cuts to Native programs promised in Finance Minister Don Mazankowski's December mini-budget.

The estimate confirmed:

- Friendship…

  • November 14, 2001
  • D.B. Smith, Windspeaker Staff Writer, Ottawa

Page 1

The federal government confirmed late last month that it has slashed funding for Native economic development.

The government spending estimates announced in the House of Commons Feb. 26 confirmed details of the 10-per-cent budget cuts to Native programs promised in Finance Minister Don Mazankowski's December mini-budget.

The estimate confirmed:

- Friendship…

  • November 14, 2001
  • Dina O'Meara, Windspeaker Staff Writer, Edmonton

Page 12

Chester Cunningham, 59, has come a long way since his childhood days in Drumheller. The Metis boy never imagined his path would lead him from the dusty hills

of the Bad Lands to the hushed corridors of power in Ottawa.

But a concern for his people and an unwavering dedication to the principles of justice has taken Cunningham all the way around the world,…

  • November 14, 2001
  • Dina O'Meara, Windspeaker Staff Writer, Edmonton

Page 12

Chester Cunningham, 59, has come a long way since his childhood days in Drumheller. The Metis boy never imagined his path would lead him from the dusty hills

of the Bad Lands to the hushed corridors of power in Ottawa.

But a concern for his people and an unwavering dedication to the principles of justice has taken Cunningham all the way around the world,…

  • November 14, 2001
  • Dina O'Meara, Windspeaker Staff Writer, Edmonton

Page 12

Chester Cunningham, 59, has come a long way since his childhood days in Drumheller. The Metis boy never imagined his path would lead him from the dusty hills

of the Bad Lands to the hushed corridors of power in Ottawa.

But a concern for his people and an unwavering dedication to the principles of justice has taken Cunningham all the way around the world,…

  • November 14, 2001
  • Dina O'Meara, Windspeaker Staff Writer, Edmonton

Page 12

Chester Cunningham, 59, has come a long way since his childhood days in Drumheller. The Metis boy never imagined his path would lead him from the dusty hills

of the Bad Lands to the hushed corridors of power in Ottawa.

But a concern for his people and an unwavering dedication to the principles of justice has taken Cunningham all the way around the world,…

  • November 14, 2001
  • Arlene Vrtar, Windspeaker Contributor

Page 11

Poverty creates low self-esteem and causes a volcano of unmet needs. Poverty is probably most often a large factor in the reasons that a person may commit crimes leading to prison. When one writes about issues that cause women or men to commit crime, then one must write about the conditions that have led to this extreme condition of poverty.

We must recognize the fact…

  • November 14, 2001
  • Arlene Vrtar, Windspeaker Contributor

Page 11

Poverty creates low self-esteem and causes a volcano of unmet needs. Poverty is probably most often a large factor in the reasons that a person may commit crimes leading to prison. When one writes about issues that cause women or men to commit crime, then one must write about the conditions that have led to this extreme condition of poverty.

We must recognize the fact…

  • November 14, 2001
  • Arlene Vrtar, Windspeaker Contributor

Page 11

Poverty creates low self-esteem and causes a volcano of unmet needs. Poverty is probably most often a large factor in the reasons that a person may commit crimes leading to prison. When one writes about issues that cause women or men to commit crime, then one must write about the conditions that have led to this extreme condition of poverty.

We must recognize the fact…

  • November 14, 2001
  • Arlene Vrtar, Windspeaker Contributor

Page 11

Poverty creates low self-esteem and causes a volcano of unmet needs. Poverty is probably most often a large factor in the reasons that a person may commit crimes leading to prison. When one writes about issues that cause women or men to commit crime, then one must write about the conditions that have led to this extreme condition of poverty.

We must recognize the fact…

  • November 14, 2001
  • Barb Grinder, Windspeaker Contributor, Calgary

Page 9

Cort Gallup may be starting small, but his long range goals are big.

"We're aiming to produce Olympic and World Cup skiers," says the Cree coach of the new First Nations Ski Team. "But first we have to provide an opportunity to learn and to race."

Since last November Gallup has been giving the team that chance. In four months the youths have pulled together as a…

  • November 14, 2001
  • Barb Grinder, Windspeaker Contributor, Calgary

Page 9

Cort Gallup may be starting small, but his long range goals are big.

"We're aiming to produce Olympic and World Cup skiers," says the Cree coach of the new First Nations Ski Team. "But first we have to provide an opportunity to learn and to race."

Since last November Gallup has been giving the team that chance. In four months the youths have pulled together as a…

  • November 14, 2001
  • Barb Grinder, Windspeaker Contributor, Calgary

Page 9

Cort Gallup may be starting small, but his long range goals are big.

"We're aiming to produce Olympic and World Cup skiers," says the Cree coach of the new First Nations Ski Team. "But first we have to provide an opportunity to learn and to race."

Since last November Gallup has been giving the team that chance. In four months the youths have pulled together as a…

  • November 14, 2001
  • Barb Grinder, Windspeaker Contributor, Calgary

Page 9

Cort Gallup may be starting small, but his long range goals are big.

"We're aiming to produce Olympic and World Cup skiers," says the Cree coach of the new First Nations Ski Team. "But first we have to provide an opportunity to learn and to race."

Since last November Gallup has been giving the team that chance. In four months the youths have pulled together as a…