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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.

  • October 20, 2001
  • Wendy Avison, Windspeaker Contributor, Regina

Page 12

When Jean Goodwill gave the convocation address at the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College's 16th annual spring convocation, she said the occasion was "one of the biggest highlights of everything I've done since I was awarded the Order of Canada."

In an emotional speech to the 71 graduating students, Goodwill recalled a time when few Indian people had such opportunities…

  • October 20, 2001
  • Wendy Avison, Windspeaker Contributor, Regina

Page 12

When Jean Goodwill gave the convocation address at the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College's 16th annual spring convocation, she said the occasion was "one of the biggest highlights of everything I've done since I was awarded the Order of Canada."

In an emotional speech to the 71 graduating students, Goodwill recalled a time when few Indian people had such opportunities…

  • October 20, 2001
  • Wendy Avison, Windspeaker Contributor, Regina

Page 12

When Jean Goodwill gave the convocation address at the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College's 16th annual spring convocation, she said the occasion was "one of the biggest highlights of everything I've done since I was awarded the Order of Canada."

In an emotional speech to the 71 graduating students, Goodwill recalled a time when few Indian people had such opportunities…

  • October 20, 2001
  • Shannon Avison, Windspeaker Contributor, Regina

Page 11

This spring, a Saskatchewan Indian Federated College student won the University of Regina's University Prize in Social Work.

Ida (Moore) Brass, from The Pas, Manitoba, won the prestigious award and was honored at the SIFC 16th annual convocation ceremony. Her experience at SIFC, which is federated with the University of Regina, tells a lot about what makes an award-…

  • October 20, 2001
  • Shannon Avison, Windspeaker Contributor, Regina

Page 11

This spring, a Saskatchewan Indian Federated College student won the University of Regina's University Prize in Social Work.

Ida (Moore) Brass, from The Pas, Manitoba, won the prestigious award and was honored at the SIFC 16th annual convocation ceremony. Her experience at SIFC, which is federated with the University of Regina, tells a lot about what makes an award-…

  • October 20, 2001
  • Shannon Avison, Windspeaker Contributor, Regina

Page 11

This spring, a Saskatchewan Indian Federated College student won the University of Regina's University Prize in Social Work.

Ida (Moore) Brass, from The Pas, Manitoba, won the prestigious award and was honored at the SIFC 16th annual convocation ceremony. Her experience at SIFC, which is federated with the University of Regina, tells a lot about what makes an award-…

  • October 20, 2001
  • Shannon Avison, Windspeaker Contributor, Regina

Page 11

This spring, a Saskatchewan Indian Federated College student won the University of Regina's University Prize in Social Work.

Ida (Moore) Brass, from The Pas, Manitoba, won the prestigious award and was honored at the SIFC 16th annual convocation ceremony. Her experience at SIFC, which is federated with the University of Regina, tells a lot about what makes an award-…

  • October 20, 2001
  • Shannon Avison, Windspeaker Contributor, Regina

Page 10

For the first time, the valedictory address at the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College's convocation was delivered entirely in Cree by Vernon Floyd Dion Buffalo of the Samson band in Hobbema, Alberta.

The convocation ceremonies were held in Regina at the Saskatchewan Centre of the Arts, where 71 students received their degrees and certificates from the college.

  • October 20, 2001
  • Shannon Avison, Windspeaker Contributor, Regina

Page 10

For the first time, the valedictory address at the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College's convocation was delivered entirely in Cree by Vernon Floyd Dion Buffalo of the Samson band in Hobbema, Alberta.

The convocation ceremonies were held in Regina at the Saskatchewan Centre of the Arts, where 71 students received their degrees and certificates from the college.

  • October 20, 2001
  • Shannon Avison, Windspeaker Contributor, Regina

Page 10

For the first time, the valedictory address at the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College's convocation was delivered entirely in Cree by Vernon Floyd Dion Buffalo of the Samson band in Hobbema, Alberta.

The convocation ceremonies were held in Regina at the Saskatchewan Centre of the Arts, where 71 students received their degrees and certificates from the college.

  • October 20, 2001
  • Shannon Avison, Windspeaker Contributor, Regina

Page 10

For the first time, the valedictory address at the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College's convocation was delivered entirely in Cree by Vernon Floyd Dion Buffalo of the Samson band in Hobbema, Alberta.

The convocation ceremonies were held in Regina at the Saskatchewan Centre of the Arts, where 71 students received their degrees and certificates from the college.

  • October 20, 2001
  • Mary Hewson, Windspeaker Contributor, Grouard Alberta

Page 9

It seems only natural to enter Sharon Calf Robe's home and find her seated at the kitchen doing beadwork.

After all, she just graduated from the Native Clothing Design course at Alberta Vocational College in Grouard at the top of her class.

Not only that, she was selected to deliver the valedictorian address at the AVC convocation ceremonies for 314 students held in…

  • October 20, 2001
  • Mary Hewson, Windspeaker Contributor, Grouard Alberta

Page 9

It seems only natural to enter Sharon Calf Robe's home and find her seated at the kitchen doing beadwork.

After all, she just graduated from the Native Clothing Design course at Alberta Vocational College in Grouard at the top of her class.

Not only that, she was selected to deliver the valedictorian address at the AVC convocation ceremonies for 314 students held in…

  • October 20, 2001
  • Mary Hewson, Windspeaker Contributor, Grouard Alberta

Page 9

It seems only natural to enter Sharon Calf Robe's home and find her seated at the kitchen doing beadwork.

After all, she just graduated from the Native Clothing Design course at Alberta Vocational College in Grouard at the top of her class.

Not only that, she was selected to deliver the valedictorian address at the AVC convocation ceremonies for 314 students held in…

  • October 20, 2001
  • Mary Hewson, Windspeaker Contributor, Grouard Alberta

Page 9

It seems only natural to enter Sharon Calf Robe's home and find her seated at the kitchen doing beadwork.

After all, she just graduated from the Native Clothing Design course at Alberta Vocational College in Grouard at the top of her class.

Not only that, she was selected to deliver the valedictorian address at the AVC convocation ceremonies for 314 students held in…