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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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A lawsuit filed early in June in the Ontario Court of Justice (provincial division) could lead to drastic changes in the way funding is directed to off-reserve Aboriginal people across Canada.
The statement of claim names the federal government as the defendant, but many observers fear the court will be asked to force band councils to pay more attention to members who…
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Nunavut residents have rejected a legislative assembly that would guarantee an equal number of seats for men and women.
In a May 26 plebiscite, 57 per cent of voters rejected the proposal that would guarantee an equal number of men and women in the first legislative assembly of Nunavut - the new eastern territory that will be created when the Northwest Territories divide…
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Nunavut residents have rejected a legislative assembly that would guarantee an equal number of seats for men and women.
In a May 26 plebiscite, 57 per cent of voters rejected the proposal that would guarantee an equal number of men and women in the first legislative assembly of Nunavut - the new eastern territory that will be created when the Northwest Territories divide…
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Nunavut residents have rejected a legislative assembly that would guarantee an equal number of seats for men and women.
In a May 26 plebiscite, 57 per cent of voters rejected the proposal that would guarantee an equal number of men and women in the first legislative assembly of Nunavut - the new eastern territory that will be created when the Northwest Territories divide…
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In the mid-1970s, he was practically a household name. He was the first president of the National Indian Youth Council, past president of the Indian Association of Alberta, former regional director of Indian Affairs and author of the bestselling book, Unjust Society.
In June, Harold Cardinal and his wife Masie returned home to Alberta with degrees in hand - Harold…
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In the mid-1970s, he was practically a household name. He was the first president of the National Indian Youth Council, past president of the Indian Association of Alberta, former regional director of Indian Affairs and author of the bestselling book, Unjust Society.
In June, Harold Cardinal and his wife Masie returned home to Alberta with degrees in hand - Harold…
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In the mid-1970s, he was practically a household name. He was the first president of the National Indian Youth Council, past president of the Indian Association of Alberta, former regional director of Indian Affairs and author of the bestselling book, Unjust Society.
In June, Harold Cardinal and his wife Masie returned home to Alberta with degrees in hand - Harold…
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Creator, something has happened that I never expected would. Now I am left wondering, why now?
Living with AIDS has brought me to new levels of understanding that I never knew I could reach and I have learned to accept the loneliness which affects my existence and survival.
It's been 40 years now, and I have long wondered if I could ever have a mate or partner. I…
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Creator, something has happened that I never expected would. Now I am left wondering, why now?
Living with AIDS has brought me to new levels of understanding that I never knew I could reach and I have learned to accept the loneliness which affects my existence and survival.
It's been 40 years now, and I have long wondered if I could ever have a mate or partner. I…
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Creator, something has happened that I never expected would. Now I am left wondering, why now?
Living with AIDS has brought me to new levels of understanding that I never knew I could reach and I have learned to accept the loneliness which affects my existence and survival.
It's been 40 years now, and I have long wondered if I could ever have a mate or partner. I…
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Senior law enforcement officials in the province of Ontario have not taken steps to prosecute several Ontario Provincial Police officers who a judge ruled made up a false story - and provided false testimony in court - in an attempt to escape responsibility for shooting an unarmed Aboriginal land claim protester.
Judge Hugh Fraser, who convicted OPP Acting-Sgt. Kenneth…
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Senior law enforcement officials in the province of Ontario have not taken steps to prosecute several Ontario Provincial Police officers who a judge ruled made up a false story - and provided false testimony in court - in an attempt to escape responsibility for shooting an unarmed Aboriginal land claim protester.
Judge Hugh Fraser, who convicted OPP Acting-Sgt. Kenneth…
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Senior law enforcement officials in the province of Ontario have not taken steps to prosecute several Ontario Provincial Police officers who a judge ruled made up a false story - and provided false testimony in court - in an attempt to escape responsibility for shooting an unarmed Aboriginal land claim protester.
Judge Hugh Fraser, who convicted OPP Acting-Sgt. Kenneth…
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It's not about discovery. That's the message that Doug Burgess, a spokesman for the Cabot 500 Anniversary Celebrations, wanted to make absolutely clear.
"The word 'discovery' is a bone of contention with Aboriginal people," he said. The celebrations were never about discovery.
"We're celebrating the 500th anniversary of the arrival of an Italian explorer, Giovanni…
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It's not about discovery. That's the message that Doug Burgess, a spokesman for the Cabot 500 Anniversary Celebrations, wanted to make absolutely clear.
"The word 'discovery' is a bone of contention with Aboriginal people," he said. The celebrations were never about discovery.
"We're celebrating the 500th anniversary of the arrival of an Italian explorer, Giovanni…