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In Nunavik, the vast region of Quebec north of the 55th parallel,

extreme weather conditions present designers and builders with

formidable challenges.

Violent winds sweep snow into massive snow banks, and the slightest

defect in a building's insulation can make it prey to the icy cold. On

average, the heating season in Nunavik is twice as long as in Montreal.

Permafrost and sensitive clay soils become unstable when warmed by heat

loss from buildings above. There are no local water and sever systems,

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In Nunavik, the vast region of Quebec north of the 55th parallel,

extreme weather conditions present designers and builders with

formidable challenges.

Violent winds sweep snow into massive snow banks, and the slightest

defect in a building's insulation can make it prey to the icy cold. On

average, the heating season in Nunavik is twice as long as in Montreal.

Permafrost and sensitive clay soils become unstable when warmed by heat

loss from buildings above. There are no local water and sever systems,

Page 17

Private industry and government are encouraging Alberta Natives to play

a larger role in the provinces's reforestation industry. The Alberta

Pacific Forest Industries decision to award all of this year's planting

contract -- two million seedlings -- to Native contractors, is an

example of how private industry has taken the lead now that government

funds are mostly exhausted.

Overall, reforestation programs in Alberta this year call for

75-million seedlings to be planted across approximately 500 square

Page 17

Private industry and government are encouraging Alberta Natives to play

a larger role in the provinces's reforestation industry. The Alberta

Pacific Forest Industries decision to award all of this year's planting

contract -- two million seedlings -- to Native contractors, is an

example of how private industry has taken the lead now that government

funds are mostly exhausted.

Overall, reforestation programs in Alberta this year call for

75-million seedlings to be planted across approximately 500 square

Page 17

Private industry and government are encouraging Alberta Natives to play

a larger role in the provinces's reforestation industry. The Alberta

Pacific Forest Industries decision to award all of this year's planting

contract -- two million seedlings -- to Native contractors, is an

example of how private industry has taken the lead now that government

funds are mostly exhausted.

Overall, reforestation programs in Alberta this year call for

75-million seedlings to be planted across approximately 500 square

Page 16

The fortunes of singer Jerry Alfred are a classic example of father

knows best.

Currently receiving critical acclaim across country for his debut album

Etsi Show, (Grandfather Song), Alfred's turn to the world of recording

and carrying on a tradition came at the request of his father a few

years ago.

Talking from Whitehorse, a couple of hours south of where he lives but

where his manager Dave Tekovich resides, Jerry Alfred recalls the events

that led to becoming a Tutchone song keeper.

Page 16

The fortunes of singer Jerry Alfred are a classic example of father

knows best.

Currently receiving critical acclaim across country for his debut album

Etsi Show, (Grandfather Song), Alfred's turn to the world of recording

and carrying on a tradition came at the request of his father a few

years ago.

Talking from Whitehorse, a couple of hours south of where he lives but

where his manager Dave Tekovich resides, Jerry Alfred recalls the events

that led to becoming a Tutchone song keeper.

Page 16

The fortunes of singer Jerry Alfred are a classic example of father

knows best.

Currently receiving critical acclaim across country for his debut album

Etsi Show, (Grandfather Song), Alfred's turn to the world of recording

and carrying on a tradition came at the request of his father a few

years ago.

Talking from Whitehorse, a couple of hours south of where he lives but

where his manager Dave Tekovich resides, Jerry Alfred recalls the events

that led to becoming a Tutchone song keeper.

The Fire This Time: Basslines & Ballistics

(Extreme, 1995, CD-EP)

This Australian-based record label is known more for its presentations

of experimental music and sound recordings from the likes of MuslimGauze

and Mexican artist Jorge Reyes. Longtime independent spoken work

cassette producer, Patrick Andrade, whose more than 10 releases in as

many years resulted in the Juno nominated Till The Bars Break

(Irresistible/Maya/Revolutionary, 1991) has now been added to the

international roster.

The Fire This Time: Basslines & Ballistics

(Extreme, 1995, CD-EP)

This Australian-based record label is known more for its presentations

of experimental music and sound recordings from the likes of MuslimGauze

and Mexican artist Jorge Reyes. Longtime independent spoken work

cassette producer, Patrick Andrade, whose more than 10 releases in as

many years resulted in the Juno nominated Till The Bars Break

(Irresistible/Maya/Revolutionary, 1991) has now been added to the

international roster.