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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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More than 4,000 people gathered at this North Vancouver reserve to make the creation of British Columbia's treaty commission in a day-long celebration of the once-outlawed potlatch ceremony.
"This historic signing ceremony is the culmination of many years of hard work by our people," said Chief John Edward, of the Carrier-Sekani Tribal Council.
"Our ancestors and…
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More than 4,000 people gathered at this North Vancouver reserve to make the creation of British Columbia's treaty commission in a day-long celebration of the once-outlawed potlatch ceremony.
"This historic signing ceremony is the culmination of many years of hard work by our people," said Chief John Edward, of the Carrier-Sekani Tribal Council.
"Our ancestors and…
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The Canadian Medical Association set aside $100,000 to help Natives to become doctors.
The association has established bursary funds in hopes of increasing the number of Native doctors in Canada, currently numbering about 45.
Up to $4,000 will go to each eligible student, to a total of $100,000 over four years.
Natives face inequities which result in poor…
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The Canadian Medical Association set aside $100,000 to help Natives to become doctors.
The association has established bursary funds in hopes of increasing the number of Native doctors in Canada, currently numbering about 45.
Up to $4,000 will go to each eligible student, to a total of $100,000 over four years.
Natives face inequities which result in poor…
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The Canadian Medical Association set aside $100,000 to help Natives to become doctors.
The association has established bursary funds in hopes of increasing the number of Native doctors in Canada, currently numbering about 45.
Up to $4,000 will go to each eligible student, to a total of $100,000 over four years.
Natives face inequities which result in poor…
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The Canadian Medical Association set aside $100,000 to help Natives to become doctors.
The association has established bursary funds in hopes of increasing the number of Native doctors in Canada, currently numbering about 45.
Up to $4,000 will go to each eligible student, to a total of $100,000 over four years.
Natives face inequities which result in poor…
IN 1952, THE INDIAN AFFAIRS ATTEMPTED TO NEGOTIATE A LAND SURRENDER WITH THE CHESLATTA BAND IN NORTHERN B.C.
FORTY YEARS LATER THEY ARE ACCUSED OF RAILROADING 70 PEOPLE OUT OF THEIR HOMES THROUGH DECEIT AND FORGERY.
" I do not presume we should stand in the way of a development such as proposed by
the company even though it may mean the Indians will lose two or three…
IN 1952, THE INDIAN AFFAIRS ATTEMPTED TO NEGOTIATE A LAND SURRENDER WITH THE CHESLATTA BAND IN NORTHERN B.C.
FORTY YEARS LATER THEY ARE ACCUSED OF RAILROADING 70 PEOPLE OUT OF THEIR HOMES THROUGH DECEIT AND FORGERY.
" I do not presume we should stand in the way of a development such as proposed by
the company even though it may mean the Indians will lose two or three…
IN 1952, THE INDIAN AFFAIRS ATTEMPTED TO NEGOTIATE A LAND SURRENDER WITH THE CHESLATTA BAND IN NORTHERN B.C.
FORTY YEARS LATER THEY ARE ACCUSED OF RAILROADING 70 PEOPLE OUT OF THEIR HOMES THROUGH DECEIT AND FORGERY.
" I do not presume we should stand in the way of a development such as proposed by
the company even though it may mean the Indians will lose two or three…
IN 1952, THE INDIAN AFFAIRS ATTEMPTED TO NEGOTIATE A LAND SURRENDER WITH THE CHESLATTA BAND IN NORTHERN B.C.
FORTY YEARS LATER THEY ARE ACCUSED OF RAILROADING 70 PEOPLE OUT OF THEIR HOMES THROUGH DECEIT AND FORGERY.
" I do not presume we should stand in the way of a development such as proposed by
the company even though it may mean the Indians will lose two or three…
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Tansi, ahnee and hello.
There's an old guitar that leans up against my wall. It's nothing great to look at, all nicks and scratches and badly in need of a luthier's hand. I don't play it much but I keep it close by and on occasion I'll put it in my lap and sing a little something to myself late at night.
It's a classical guitar of some obscure make or another. The…
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Tansi, ahnee and hello.
There's an old guitar that leans up against my wall. It's nothing great to look at, all nicks and scratches and badly in need of a luthier's hand. I don't play it much but I keep it close by and on occasion I'll put it in my lap and sing a little something to myself late at night.
It's a classical guitar of some obscure make or another. The…
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Tansi, ahnee and hello.
There's an old guitar that leans up against my wall. It's nothing great to look at, all nicks and scratches and badly in need of a luthier's hand. I don't play it much but I keep it close by and on occasion I'll put it in my lap and sing a little something to myself late at night.
It's a classical guitar of some obscure make or another. The…
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Tansi, ahnee and hello.
There's an old guitar that leans up against my wall. It's nothing great to look at, all nicks and scratches and badly in need of a luthier's hand. I don't play it much but I keep it close by and on occasion I'll put it in my lap and sing a little something to myself late at night.
It's a classical guitar of some obscure make or another. The…
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Pikiskwe
A few issues ago, a column appeared in the Windspeaker that was characterized
as anti-female. It caused quite a stir. CBC radio picked up the piece and ran a story. The suggestion was this columnist was typical of the Indian male's perspective about Indian females.
It may be suggested by the fervor with which this story and others were made public,…