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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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Former Calgary policeman John Young is the new Regional Representative for Aboriginal Policing for Alberta and the Northwest Territories.
The position was created as part of the federal government's new policy to develop self-policing programs for first nations across the country. The program really began last year, Young says, as part of the changes to the criminal…
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Former Calgary policeman John Young is the new Regional Representative for Aboriginal Policing for Alberta and the Northwest Territories.
The position was created as part of the federal government's new policy to develop self-policing programs for first nations across the country. The program really began last year, Young says, as part of the changes to the criminal…
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Former Calgary policeman John Young is the new Regional Representative for Aboriginal Policing for Alberta and the Northwest Territories.
The position was created as part of the federal government's new policy to develop self-policing programs for first nations across the country. The program really began last year, Young says, as part of the changes to the criminal…
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Social services in Alberta are going to change, says newly minted minister Mike Cardinal, the first status Indian in the Alberta cabinet.
The appointment, however, does not signal a singular focus on Native welfare issues. But the Athabasca-Lac La Biche MLA says his background and experience will help make policies and programs more appropriate to the Native community.…
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Social services in Alberta are going to change, says newly minted minister Mike Cardinal, the first status Indian in the Alberta cabinet.
The appointment, however, does not signal a singular focus on Native welfare issues. But the Athabasca-Lac La Biche MLA says his background and experience will help make policies and programs more appropriate to the Native community.…
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Social services in Alberta are going to change, says newly minted minister Mike Cardinal, the first status Indian in the Alberta cabinet.
The appointment, however, does not signal a singular focus on Native welfare issues. But the Athabasca-Lac La Biche MLA says his background and experience will help make policies and programs more appropriate to the Native community.…
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Social services in Alberta are going to change, says newly minted minister Mike Cardinal, the first status Indian in the Alberta cabinet.
The appointment, however, does not signal a singular focus on Native welfare issues. But the Athabasca-Lac La Biche MLA says his background and experience will help make policies and programs more appropriate to the Native community.…
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Two provinces are taking steps this year to build changes into their court systems that will better accommodate first nations needs and concerns.
Consultations are underway in Manitoba between the province and Metis and Native communities to develop a model for a three-year pilot project.
Under the proposed system, councils of Elders and Metis senators would advise…
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Two provinces are taking steps this year to build changes into their court systems that will better accommodate first nations needs and concerns.
Consultations are underway in Manitoba between the province and Metis and Native communities to develop a model for a three-year pilot project.
Under the proposed system, councils of Elders and Metis senators would advise…
Page 2
Two provinces are taking steps this year to build changes into their court systems that will better accommodate first nations needs and concerns.
Consultations are underway in Manitoba between the province and Metis and Native communities to develop a model for a three-year pilot project.
Under the proposed system, councils of Elders and Metis senators would advise…
Page 2
Two provinces are taking steps this year to build changes into their court systems that will better accommodate first nations needs and concerns.
Consultations are underway in Manitoba between the province and Metis and Native communities to develop a model for a three-year pilot project.
Under the proposed system, councils of Elders and Metis senators would advise…
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The chief of the cash-strapped Roseau River band in southern Manitoba won't say when a proposed casino on his reserve will open but promises it will go ahead despite stiff provincial opposition.
"We are fighting a battle like Custer going into Wounded Knee. But we are going to win this one," Lawrence Henry said.
"We could become self-sufficient. Not just from the…
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The chief of the cash-strapped Roseau River band in southern Manitoba won't say when a proposed casino on his reserve will open but promises it will go ahead despite stiff provincial opposition.
"We are fighting a battle like Custer going into Wounded Knee. But we are going to win this one," Lawrence Henry said.
"We could become self-sufficient. Not just from the…
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The chief of the cash-strapped Roseau River band in southern Manitoba won't say when a proposed casino on his reserve will open but promises it will go ahead despite stiff provincial opposition.
"We are fighting a battle like Custer going into Wounded Knee. But we are going to win this one," Lawrence Henry said.
"We could become self-sufficient. Not just from the…
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The chief of the cash-strapped Roseau River band in southern Manitoba won't say when a proposed casino on his reserve will open but promises it will go ahead despite stiff provincial opposition.
"We are fighting a battle like Custer going into Wounded Knee. But we are going to win this one," Lawrence Henry said.
"We could become self-sufficient. Not just from the…