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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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There's not a lot the federal government can do about the protest at Sturgeon Lake, where Darlene Desjarlais, a non-status Native from Sakatchewan, was elected
chief. Indeed, department officials in Edmonton described the dispute as an internal matter.
But while it can do little in the way of direct intervention, the department - the politicians it informs,…
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There's not a lot the federal government can do about the protest at Sturgeon Lake, where Darlene Desjarlais, a non-status Native from Sakatchewan, was elected
chief. Indeed, department officials in Edmonton described the dispute as an internal matter.
But while it can do little in the way of direct intervention, the department - the politicians it informs,…
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Pikiskwe
Once again the dreams called me to dance in the Arbour.
It's been a long time since I danced as a Plains Cree. When I stepped into the Arbour at Poundmaker's celebration, it was like returning home to old friends.
There were warm smiles, friendly handshakes, acknowledgments to one who
has been away.
Of course, there have been changes…
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Pikiskwe
Once again the dreams called me to dance in the Arbour.
It's been a long time since I danced as a Plains Cree. When I stepped into the Arbour at Poundmaker's celebration, it was like returning home to old friends.
There were warm smiles, friendly handshakes, acknowledgments to one who
has been away.
Of course, there have been changes…
Page 4
Pikiskwe
Once again the dreams called me to dance in the Arbour.
It's been a long time since I danced as a Plains Cree. When I stepped into the Arbour at Poundmaker's celebration, it was like returning home to old friends.
There were warm smiles, friendly handshakes, acknowledgments to one who
has been away.
Of course, there have been changes…
Page 4
Pikiskwe
Once again the dreams called me to dance in the Arbour.
It's been a long time since I danced as a Plains Cree. When I stepped into the Arbour at Poundmaker's celebration, it was like returning home to old friends.
There were warm smiles, friendly handshakes, acknowledgments to one who
has been away.
Of course, there have been changes…
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I HAVE SPOKEN
My father advised me to always be honest with people and when asked about something, speak from the heart. This is what I try to do when I am writing what I believe to be true. About 10 days ago, when I was in the mountains, I had the experience of something that alarmed me. I had stopped off to visit one of our sacred grounds. What I found there really made…
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I HAVE SPOKEN
My father advised me to always be honest with people and when asked about something, speak from the heart. This is what I try to do when I am writing what I believe to be true. About 10 days ago, when I was in the mountains, I had the experience of something that alarmed me. I had stopped off to visit one of our sacred grounds. What I found there really made…
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I HAVE SPOKEN
My father advised me to always be honest with people and when asked about something, speak from the heart. This is what I try to do when I am writing what I believe to be true. About 10 days ago, when I was in the mountains, I had the experience of something that alarmed me. I had stopped off to visit one of our sacred grounds. What I found there really made…
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I HAVE SPOKEN
My father advised me to always be honest with people and when asked about something, speak from the heart. This is what I try to do when I am writing what I believe to be true. About 10 days ago, when I was in the mountains, I had the experience of something that alarmed me. I had stopped off to visit one of our sacred grounds. What I found there really made…
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FIRST PERSON
The Hilton Hotel lobby on the evening of July 12 in Quebec City was a beehive of activity. More than 900 delegates from 21 countries, in town for the First World Indigenous Youth Conference, gradually poured in, some eager to check into their rooms and catch up on sleep. Many, myself included, preferred to stay up and enjoy light-hearted conversations with…
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FIRST PERSON
The Hilton Hotel lobby on the evening of July 12 in Quebec City was a beehive of activity. More than 900 delegates from 21 countries, in town for the First World Indigenous Youth Conference, gradually poured in, some eager to check into their rooms and catch up on sleep. Many, myself included, preferred to stay up and enjoy light-hearted conversations with…
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FIRST PERSON
The Hilton Hotel lobby on the evening of July 12 in Quebec City was a beehive of activity. More than 900 delegates from 21 countries, in town for the First World Indigenous Youth Conference, gradually poured in, some eager to check into their rooms and catch up on sleep. Many, myself included, preferred to stay up and enjoy light-hearted conversations with…
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FIRST PERSON
The Hilton Hotel lobby on the evening of July 12 in Quebec City was a beehive of activity. More than 900 delegates from 21 countries, in town for the First World Indigenous Youth Conference, gradually poured in, some eager to check into their rooms and catch up on sleep. Many, myself included, preferred to stay up and enjoy light-hearted conversations with…
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When Corporal Paul Currie and friends flew into the small, northern Manitoba community, crime dropped 78 per cent.
In other northern villages that the RCMP officer visited, vandalism statistics plummeted as much as 49 per cent.
Currie was astounded.
The 23-year RCMP Sports Camp board member expected some positive
response to the fledgling sports…