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Bill C-31 draws $400 million lawsuit

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A statement of claim in a civil lawsuit is filled with legalese and is almost always complicated and hard to read for a non-lawyer. So it's an intriguing part of the story that the statement of claim in a lawsuit dealing with the government's legislation regarding the murky, complex and confusing area of Indian status and band membership may be one of the most accessible and complete works ever written on the subject.

Self-forgiveness just the beginning

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"Why didn't I know this before?"

That question came up time and time again with people participating in a parenting skills course at the Grand Rapids First Nation held from May through August of this year. The course covered child development and parenting techniques from infancy through to 17 years of age.

Now the six-month course is being offered in the other seven member communities of Swampy Cree Tribal Council (SCTC) in Manitoba.

Self-forgiveness just the beginning

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"Why didn't I know this before?"

That question came up time and time again with people participating in a parenting skills course at the Grand Rapids First Nation held from May through August of this year. The course covered child development and parenting techniques from infancy through to 17 years of age.

Now the six-month course is being offered in the other seven member communities of Swampy Cree Tribal Council (SCTC) in Manitoba.

Self-forgiveness just the beginning

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"Why didn't I know this before?"

That question came up time and time again with people participating in a parenting skills course at the Grand Rapids First Nation held from May through August of this year. The course covered child development and parenting techniques from infancy through to 17 years of age.

Now the six-month course is being offered in the other seven member communities of Swampy Cree Tribal Council (SCTC) in Manitoba.

Self-forgiveness just the beginning

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"Why didn't I know this before?"

That question came up time and time again with people participating in a parenting skills course at the Grand Rapids First Nation held from May through August of this year. The course covered child development and parenting techniques from infancy through to 17 years of age.

Now the six-month course is being offered in the other seven member communities of Swampy Cree Tribal Council (SCTC) in Manitoba.

Film provides insight into world of pro hockey

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The experiences of Native Canadian hockey players are explored in a new documentary to air on Dec. 19 on Global Television.

They Call Me Chief features hockey greats Fred Sasakamoose, Jim Neilson, Stan Jonathan, Reggie Leach, Ron Delorme, Ted Nolan, Bryan Trottier, Gino Odjick and Sheldon Sourray in archival footage that highlight some of the most thrilling moments in hockey history.

Film provides insight into world of pro hockey

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The experiences of Native Canadian hockey players are explored in a new documentary to air on Dec. 19 on Global Television.

They Call Me Chief features hockey greats Fred Sasakamoose, Jim Neilson, Stan Jonathan, Reggie Leach, Ron Delorme, Ted Nolan, Bryan Trottier, Gino Odjick and Sheldon Sourray in archival footage that highlight some of the most thrilling moments in hockey history.

Film provides insight into world of pro hockey

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The experiences of Native Canadian hockey players are explored in a new documentary to air on Dec. 19 on Global Television.

They Call Me Chief features hockey greats Fred Sasakamoose, Jim Neilson, Stan Jonathan, Reggie Leach, Ron Delorme, Ted Nolan, Bryan Trottier, Gino Odjick and Sheldon Sourray in archival footage that highlight some of the most thrilling moments in hockey history.

Film provides insight into world of pro hockey

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The experiences of Native Canadian hockey players are explored in a new documentary to air on Dec. 19 on Global Television.

They Call Me Chief features hockey greats Fred Sasakamoose, Jim Neilson, Stan Jonathan, Reggie Leach, Ron Delorme, Ted Nolan, Bryan Trottier, Gino Odjick and Sheldon Sourray in archival footage that highlight some of the most thrilling moments in hockey history.

Push to increase numbers in construction trades

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If you've ever thought about pursuing a trade, this is a good time to do something about it.

Canada is facing a growing shortage of skilled and certified trades people. And the problem will become more marked as workers reach retirement age.

Aboriginal Human Resource Development Council of Canada reports, the average age of fully skilled trades people in Canada is 50. The construction industry is working to attract new, younger workers with industry initiatives targeted at Aboriginal youth.