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A Calgary Metis historian and an Idaho artist turned a Native history-telling tradition into a game for adults and children.

The new game, called the Metis Winter Count Game, is based on the tradition of recording significant historical events using pictographs painted on animal hides.

"[The winter count] is like a time-line," said game co-creator Geoff Burtonshaw of Calgary, referring to the artistic history-keeping technique of various First Nations, such as the Sioux and Blackfoot.

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What is all the talk about Y2K? What does it all mean?

According to the computer experts, it means that on New Year's Day computer technology problems around the world may occur and cause disruptions with everything from financial institutions to generating power. This concerns communities all across Canada and is being taken seriously enough by Medical Services Branch in Edmonton to ready Aboriginal communities in the province for any Y2K problems.

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On Sept. 29, at the University of Alberta's Alumni House and before a crowd of about 100 guests representing the university, government and the Aboriginal community, Herb Belcourt, owner and CEO of Canative Housing Corp. in Edmonton, formally announced his intention "to give something back to the community." Canative Housing Corp. is a private company that purchases and rents homes to urban Aboriginal people.

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A summer program in Alberta's Aboriginal communities continues to have an impact on people at the grassroots level, providing opportunities to take part in activities from baseball and swimming to art and drama. Sponsored by Alberta Sport, Recereation, Parks and Wildlife Foundation and assisted by corporate sponsors, the Future Leaders Program uses sport and recreation as an intervention initiative to provide healthy lifestyle choices for children and youth.

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Papaschase band descendants who want to pursue recognition by the federal government and who may be interested in going after compensation for land given up or coerced from them in the last century will want to take a hard look at any group claiming to represent their interests. At least two groups hold themselves out as bone fide in Edmonton.

Audrey V. Gladue identifies herself as the president of the Papaschase First Nation Band #136 Association (also called Papaschase Indian Band Association), a position she has held since June 26.

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Dr. Phyllis Cardinal, an educator with 23 years' experience, has been appointed to lead an ambitious project that will see an Aboriginal secondary school start up in Edmonton by autumn of 2000. Whether this means culturally based studies offered at that level in existing institutions or their own school site has yet to be determined through research and consultation with all stakeholders, Dr. Cardinal said.

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A First Nations judge was appointed to the Alberta Provincial Court, Calgary Criminal Division, last month by Minister of Justice and Attorney General, David Hancock.

He is Leonard Stephen (Tony) Mandamin, a lifetime member of the Canadian Native Friendship Centre in Edmonton, where on Sept. 24 they held a reception in honor of the appointment.

Mandamin's new role began Sept. 30. His swearing in, expected to be "a big cross-cultural event," according to Tsuu T'ina legal counsel Marsha Erb, is slated to take place on Tsuu T'ina First Nation Oct. 15.

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Terrying About

Tansi!

Well, after a busy summer, I had a nice little holiday in case you didn't notice. Anyway, I'm back and raring to go. So let's get it on, eh?

First off, I'd like to extend congratulations to that ever-so-great artist, humorist and writer, Everett Soop, a Blood Indian who labored long and lovingly with Kainai News, The Native People and Windspeaker. Alva Weasel Moccasin informed me that the Kainai Band paid tribute to this fine gentleman on Sept. 23 at Gladstone Hall for his lifetime of achievements.

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People and Places

Oki. Gee, long time no hear from me. You probably thought I disappeared again. Well, I did. I was in the big land of bingo. My focus was on Radio Bingo. I missed you people, talking with all of you. I was looking outside today and it's snowing. I cannot believe it's snowing already. It saddens me because summer is gone. Gonegonegone. I have to tell you a bit about my summer.

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Lack of leadership and the inability to follow policy is why some say the Peigan Nation's two schools have been losing students in large numbers to neighboring communities over the past three years.

A former principal and two former school board members charge that petty politicking combined with the lack of understanding of school programs and board procedures have nearly crippled the once strong Peigan Board of Education schools.