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The influence of patriarchy (more than any other colonial imposition), so deeply imbedded in our families, communities, and nations, discourages Native people's quest for self-government. Patriarchy, or male centered power, creates imbalance and disharmony within our selves, homes, communities, and nations. Balance and harmony the Elders remind us prayer, ceremony, and celebration are paramount in our quest to govern ourselves.

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The International Year of the World's Indigenous Peoples wrapped up last month without much fanfare by Ottawa. In fact, the whole event went virtually un-noticed by the federal government. It hasn't had much positive impact on the First Nations either. A couple of news stories from last month provided the chief reason why.

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The International Year of the World's Indigenous Peoples wrapped up last month without much fanfare by Ottawa. In fact, the whole event went virtually un-noticed by the federal government. It hasn't had much positive impact on the First Nations either. A couple of news stories from last month provided the chief reason why.

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The International Year of the World's Indigenous Peoples wrapped up last month without much fanfare by Ottawa. In fact, the whole event went virtually un-noticed by the federal government. It hasn't had much positive impact on the First Nations either. A couple of news stories from last month provided the chief reason why.

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The International Year of the World's Indigenous Peoples wrapped up last month without much fanfare by Ottawa. In fact, the whole event went virtually un-noticed by the federal government. It hasn't had much positive impact on the First Nations either. A couple of news stories from last month provided the chief reason why.

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Internationally renowned artist Joane Cardinal-Schubert likes to call her work "gentle finger painting," and anyone taking in her exhibiting at the University of Alberta Fine Arts Building is bound to notice a lot of pointed fingers.

"People say my work is political," Cardinal-Schubert says. "But to me, a work of art is about life."

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Internationally renowned artist Joane Cardinal-Schubert likes to call her work "gentle finger painting," and anyone taking in her exhibiting at the University of Alberta Fine Arts Building is bound to notice a lot of pointed fingers.

"People say my work is political," Cardinal-Schubert says. "But to me, a work of art is about life."

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Internationally renowned artist Joane Cardinal-Schubert likes to call her work "gentle finger painting," and anyone taking in her exhibiting at the University of Alberta Fine Arts Building is bound to notice a lot of pointed fingers.

"People say my work is political," Cardinal-Schubert says. "But to me, a work of art is about life."

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Internationally renowned artist Joane Cardinal-Schubert likes to call her work "gentle finger painting," and anyone taking in her exhibiting at the University of Alberta Fine Arts Building is bound to notice a lot of pointed fingers.

"People say my work is political," Cardinal-Schubert says. "But to me, a work of art is about life."

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The Yukon government has shelved the Yukon Wolf Management Plan until at least 1995, Renewable Resources Minister Bill Brewster said.

The delay puzzles interest groups because the plan has gained widespread support throughout the territory and is being used as a guideline by the department.

Brewster, a hunter and former outfitter, said First Nations have not been consulted sufficiently to pass the plan as policy in the cabinet.