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The idea behind Storysacks is quite simple-take a children's book and put it in a big cloth sack. Then fill the bag with masks or finger puppets or stuffed animals that look like the characters in the story. Add some props, maybe a tape recording of someone reading the book, or maybe even a made-up game based on the story, then, when you're done all of that, take everything back out of the sack, and use it to tell the story.

A simple idea, and one that has proven to be very effective.

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A group of civilian and military officials visited Calgary recently to explain the Canadian Armed Forces' drive to recruit minorities. Lieutenant Michele Tremblay, a Mohawk currently serving as the Diversity Staff Officer at CFB Borden, said the military's goal is to have 3.5 per cent of its ranks composed of First Nations people.

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A group of civilian and military officials visited Calgary recently to explain the Canadian Armed Forces' drive to recruit minorities. Lieutenant Michele Tremblay, a Mohawk currently serving as the Diversity Staff Officer at CFB Borden, said the military's goal is to have 3.5 per cent of its ranks composed of First Nations people.

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Companies looking for qualified Aboriginal employees will have a new tool to help in their search this fall, when the Aboriginal Human Resources Development Council of Canada (AHRDCC) launches a Web site for its members.

The site, set for launch Sept. 1, will provide member companies with access to information about all aspects of Aboriginal human resources, as well as providing a communications link for sharing information about successful employment diversity initiatives.

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Companies looking for qualified Aboriginal employees will have a new tool to help in their search this fall, when the Aboriginal Human Resources Development Council of Canada (AHRDCC) launches a Web site for its members.

The site, set for launch Sept. 1, will provide member companies with access to information about all aspects of Aboriginal human resources, as well as providing a communications link for sharing information about successful employment diversity initiatives.

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Dr. Jane McGillivray's 10 years working among the Labrador Innu in Sheshatshiu and surrounding region hit a low point last year when she spoke her mind about the health and social problems she saw there. Innu leaders were angry the former doctor at their Mani-Ashini Health Centre criticized the way they governed and that she made her views public. Frustrated at what she saw as a lack of commitment to health by some Innu administrators, McGillivray quit her job. As a physician, she wants to use her skills where she can make a difference, she said.

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Dr. Jane McGillivray's 10 years working among the Labrador Innu in Sheshatshiu and surrounding region hit a low point last year when she spoke her mind about the health and social problems she saw there. Innu leaders were angry the former doctor at their Mani-Ashini Health Centre criticized the way they governed and that she made her views public. Frustrated at what she saw as a lack of commitment to health by some Innu administrators, McGillivray quit her job. As a physician, she wants to use her skills where she can make a difference, she said.

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Members of the Teslin Tlingit First Nation were joined by dignitaries, entertainers and visitors from across the North during a three-day celebration of the official opening of the Teslin Tlingit Heritage Centre.

The celebrations, held June 30 to July 2 in Fox Point, Teslin Tlingit Village, and the new Heritage Centre in Teslin, were the culmination of several years of work by many dedicated community members.

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Members of the Teslin Tlingit First Nation were joined by dignitaries, entertainers and visitors from across the North during a three-day celebration of the official opening of the Teslin Tlingit Heritage Centre.

The celebrations, held June 30 to July 2 in Fox Point, Teslin Tlingit Village, and the new Heritage Centre in Teslin, were the culmination of several years of work by many dedicated community members.

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The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) is taking the federal government to court in an effort to protect the treaty right to hunt.

FSIN First Vice Chief Greg Ahenakew made the announcement June 7, saying the FSIN planned to challenge Bill C-68, the Firearms Act, which requires gun owners to register their weapons.