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Pressure, pressure, pressure and lots of it.

That was the scene on the Tsuu T'ina First Nations Reserve, near Calgary where more than 200 pool players gathered to stick handle and shoot it out for prize money, jackets, caps and more.

The Byron Dodginghorse Memorial 8-Ball Tournament attracted Aboriginal competitors from as far south as Kainai and Peigan Reserves, north to Slave Lake and east into Saskatchewan. The tournament was dedicated to the late Byron Dodginghorse who passed away in the fall of 1997.

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It's common practice in volleyball for team members to swap high fives between plays to keep motivated. Perhaps the success of the Samson Eagles lies in their willingness to take this tradition a step further.

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How many people get to meet and work with Pierce Brosnan from 007 fame? The manager of a newly formed dance group has.

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Carol Gaudry is hoping to cast 200 Aboriginal people from the three reserves that form the Blackfoot Confederacy in Alberta for the upcoming movie called 'Colter's Run'.

"My concept is simple, I'm trying to fill as many spots as possible as Blackfoot extras from the Peigan, Blood, and Siksika reserves. It's just out of respect," said Gaudry.

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Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump is one of Alberta's best known archaeological attractions. Like other bison jumps, it's a tribute to the ingenuity and skill of the early Aboriginal hunters on the plains.

It's also a mecca for thousands of summer visitors from all over the world.

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In the middle of the prairie, on a hill about 35 kilometres northeast of Lethbridge, lies the Sundial Butte Medicine Wheel, a mysterious gathering of stones built thousands of years ago. The original purpose of this ancient artifact is shrouded in mystery. And though a huge power transmission line and some nearby gas plants are very visible evidence of modern man's activities, a strong sense of wonder and spirituality is still present.

Like its more well-known counterparts, the Bighorn or Majorville Medicine Wheels, the Sundial site is a place well worth visiting.

Page 6 A Morris Cardinal print, a star blanket and a standing ovation were part of the celebration of the achievement of Gordon Russell, a man who spent most of his life in sports. The time and effort he contributed to the youth from the Aboriginal community paid off. The Native Counseling Services of Alberta recognized long-time Edmonton resident Gordon Russell as it's Citizen of the Year for the time and effort he's contributed to youth sports in the Aboriginal community. "I believe that Gordon deserves the award," said Allan Benson, executive director of Native Counseling Services.

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Nothing brings out extended families and friends like an awards night, and on Friday, May 14, the crowd that attended the 19th Annual Rita Houle Memorial Banquet was a good example.

At the Jasper Place Legion in Edmonton, enthusiastic applause greeted Jonathan Wright, of Sucker Creek First Nation, and Candace McMaster, of Siksika First Nation, when they were named Athletes of the Year.

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Tansi!

The resounding success-yeah, I can still hear the drums-of the inaugural Canadian National Competition Powwow May 28 to 30 at the Northlands Agricom in Edmonton almost guarantees it will become a long-awaited annual event. Were you there to be a part of that little bit of history?

The High Level Native Friendship Centre program director, Aman Mangat, reports that they have jigging and Dene language classes until mid-June. In the fall, they will be offering jigging and Cree language.

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It is interesting how people can see one issue - and one another - so differently. Take for example men and women - obviously two different experiences with a lot of common ground. You might forget that there is a lot of common ground between men and women when you hear the two words that sparked the interest of several national leaders, men and women, at a recent conference in Edmonton. The words are Gender Equality.