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Films like Christmas in the Clouds are the reason film festivals are held. I'm grateful for the opportunity to see this witty, charming and hilariously funny romantic comedy, shown at the Vancouver Film Festival in early October.
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MGM Distribution Company has moved the release date for the movie Windtalkers, co-starring Aboriginal actor Adam Beach (Dance Me Outside, Smoke Signals) as Navajo code talker Ben Yahzee, to June 14, 2002 because of the war on terrorism sparked by the attacks in the U.S. on Sept. 11.
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MGM Distribution Company has moved the release date for the movie Windtalkers, co-starring Aboriginal actor Adam Beach (Dance Me Outside, Smoke Signals) as Navajo code talker Ben Yahzee, to June 14, 2002 because of the war on terrorism sparked by the attacks in the U.S. on Sept. 11.
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The fourth Annual IMAGe Nation 2001 Aboriginal Film and Video Festival wants to stretch your imagination from Nov. 1 to 4 in Vancouver with a series of film screenings, panel discussion, and a comedy night and cabaret.
Presented by the Indigenous Media Arts Group (IMAG), the festival will build on the success of previous festivals in Prince George, Duncan, and Prince Rupert and entertain as well as educate the public about Aboriginal culture.
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The federal government may have apologized for, and acknowledged the existence of, sexual abuse in residential schools, but lawyer Peter Grant says the government is still doing its best to stall and minimize compensation for the victims.
In two civil cases in British Columbia, both involving proven sexual abuse, court decisions in favor of Native plaintiffs were followed by appeals from the Crown and the United and Anglican churches.
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The federal government may have apologized for, and acknowledged the existence of, sexual abuse in residential schools, but lawyer Peter Grant says the government is still doing its best to stall and minimize compensation for the victims.
In two civil cases in British Columbia, both involving proven sexual abuse, court decisions in favor of Native plaintiffs were followed by appeals from the Crown and the United and Anglican churches.
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As a result of a partnership between two Native bands and Sun Peaks Resort near Kamloops, work is currently underway on an $8 million mixed commercial and staff housing development complex at the west end of the resort in the Burfield subdivision.
On Sept. 25 Little Shuswap Indian Band Chief Felix Arnouse and Whispering Pines Indian Chief Richard LeBourdais met on site with Sun Peaks vice-president Darcy Alexander to officially launch the project.
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As a result of a partnership between two Native bands and Sun Peaks Resort near Kamloops, work is currently underway on an $8 million mixed commercial and staff housing development complex at the west end of the resort in the Burfield subdivision.
On Sept. 25 Little Shuswap Indian Band Chief Felix Arnouse and Whispering Pines Indian Chief Richard LeBourdais met on site with Sun Peaks vice-president Darcy Alexander to officially launch the project.
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Whether you like Aboriginal music, powwow dancing, film or sports, this year's Canadian Aboriginal Festival should have something to pique your interest.
The annual festival will be held Nov. 23 to 25 in Toronto.
All your favorite events and activities from past years are back, with a handful of features being added to the mix.
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Whether you like Aboriginal music, powwow dancing, film or sports, this year's Canadian Aboriginal Festival should have something to pique your interest.
The annual festival will be held Nov. 23 to 25 in Toronto.
All your favorite events and activities from past years are back, with a handful of features being added to the mix.