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The Algonquins of Barriere Lake are braced to keep up the pressure in a logging dispute that could stop logging in the area of La Verendrye Park in Quebec.

They have taken their grievances about the federal government's unfulfilled contract obligations to Ottawa. A delegation from Barriere Lake is now occupying Victoria Island near Parliament Hill, which they refer to in a news release as "unsurrendered Algonquin territory."

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The Algonquins of Barriere Lake are braced to keep up the pressure in a logging dispute that could stop logging in the area of La Verendrye Park in Quebec.

They have taken their grievances about the federal government's unfulfilled contract obligations to Ottawa. A delegation from Barriere Lake is now occupying Victoria Island near Parliament Hill, which they refer to in a news release as "unsurrendered Algonquin territory."

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Ezhi-piitendaagwak Bmaadzawin-precious life-is the theme of this year's Native Women and Wellness Conference East, to be held Nov. 2 to 4 in Collingwood, Ont.

This is the eighth year for the annual conference, and that track record is one of the things that sets this conference apart from many of the others being held to promote healing and wellness.

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Lacrosse fans in Alberta and British Columbia will be able to experience the professional variety of the Creator's Game now that the National Lacrosse League has expanded westward.

The Native inventors of Canada's national summer sport call lacrosse the Creator's game because they see playing the game to be a gift from the Creator. There are many Native stars in the pro league. All of those stars will make a couple of visits to Western Canada to play the expansion squads-the Calgary Roughnecks and the Vancouver Ravens.

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Lacrosse fans in Alberta and British Columbia will be able to experience the professional variety of the Creator's Game now that the National Lacrosse League has expanded westward.

The Native inventors of Canada's national summer sport call lacrosse the Creator's game because they see playing the game to be a gift from the Creator. There are many Native stars in the pro league. All of those stars will make a couple of visits to Western Canada to play the expansion squads-the Calgary Roughnecks and the Vancouver Ravens.

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Mississauga IceDogs' supporters are no longer asking the question Nathan Who?

Last season, fans of the Ontario Hockey League franchise questioned the club's decision-makers when they traded the team's leading scorer, left winger Chad Wiseman, a San Jose Sharks' draftee, to the Michigan-based Plymouth Whalers.

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Mississauga IceDogs' supporters are no longer asking the question Nathan Who?

Last season, fans of the Ontario Hockey League franchise questioned the club's decision-makers when they traded the team's leading scorer, left winger Chad Wiseman, a San Jose Sharks' draftee, to the Michigan-based Plymouth Whalers.

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When she was born, Denise Lonewalker's mother gave her a Mi'kmaq name, Nishka-Na-Wee-Wia-the spirit that dances. In the years since, Lonewalker has lived up to that name.

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When she was born, Denise Lonewalker's mother gave her a Mi'kmaq name, Nishka-Na-Wee-Wia-the spirit that dances. In the years since, Lonewalker has lived up to that name.

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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.