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Like other First Nations communities across this land, Six Nations has had to deal with unemployment. The various employment strategies of Grand River Employment and Training, GREAT, have set this community apart from others and dealt with unemployment in a culturally integrated manner.

GREAT, which began as a five-person operation in 1993, has grown and matured into a 20-plus person organization on which the community depends. Their innovative and creative approach to battling the unemployment rate has pushed them to the forefront of this First Nation struggle.

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A conference in Bismark, N.D. this September is expected to draw hundreds of delegates interested in promoting Indian tourist attractions and services.

National and international tourism marketing as a part of Native business and economic development planning will be highlighted at the gathering. As well, a chance to learn what tourists are looking for and the benefits and issues that go with showcasing Native culture will be offered to registered delegates.

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A conference in Bismark, N.D. this September is expected to draw hundreds of delegates interested in promoting Indian tourist attractions and services.

National and international tourism marketing as a part of Native business and economic development planning will be highlighted at the gathering. As well, a chance to learn what tourists are looking for and the benefits and issues that go with showcasing Native culture will be offered to registered delegates.

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The finishing touches are being put on a new Website for Aboriginal youth designed to help them better understand why they smoke, and give them the help they need to quit.

The "A Tribe Called Quit" Website is being launched by the Aboriginal Youth Network (AYN). The site was developed at the request of Health Canada, which funded the project as an alternative to their Quit for Life program, so that it would better target youth, especially Aboriginal youth.

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The finishing touches are being put on a new Website for Aboriginal youth designed to help them better understand why they smoke, and give them the help they need to quit.

The "A Tribe Called Quit" Website is being launched by the Aboriginal Youth Network (AYN). The site was developed at the request of Health Canada, which funded the project as an alternative to their Quit for Life program, so that it would better target youth, especially Aboriginal youth.

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It seemed like a rather unusual gesture. But Kim Squire was able to provide a rather logical explanation for his behavior.

Squire and his Toronto Rock teammates were unable to capture a third consecutive title as they were edged 9-8 by the Philadelphia Wings in the National Lacrosse League championship final.

While the Wings were celebrating on the floor at the match held at Toronto's Air Canada Centre (ACC), the Rock players themselves did a lap of the rink to acknowledge the crowd for their support.

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It seemed like a rather unusual gesture. But Kim Squire was able to provide a rather logical explanation for his behavior.

Squire and his Toronto Rock teammates were unable to capture a third consecutive title as they were edged 9-8 by the Philadelphia Wings in the National Lacrosse League championship final.

While the Wings were celebrating on the floor at the match held at Toronto's Air Canada Centre (ACC), the Rock players themselves did a lap of the rink to acknowledge the crowd for their support.

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Pete Homer was set up on April 21. Asked to present the widow of his best friend, Alberta's John Fletcher, with a plaque commemorating Fletcher's elevation to the newly established National Indian Athletic Association Hall of Fame, Homer found himself to be the fourth name on what he had been told was a three person list.

NIAA President Ernie Stevens, Jr. was responsible for the subterfuge. Homer, the only living person to be so honored, was shocked and delighted.

"No, they didn't tell me they were going to do it,' he said, laughing. "I had no idea."

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Pete Homer was set up on April 21. Asked to present the widow of his best friend, Alberta's John Fletcher, with a plaque commemorating Fletcher's elevation to the newly established National Indian Athletic Association Hall of Fame, Homer found himself to be the fourth name on what he had been told was a three person list.

NIAA President Ernie Stevens, Jr. was responsible for the subterfuge. Homer, the only living person to be so honored, was shocked and delighted.

"No, they didn't tell me they were going to do it,' he said, laughing. "I had no idea."

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It was quite a show when the National Indian Athletic Association (NIAA) brought the game Canadian James Naismith's invented home to Canada on April 21. The men's basketball final was a blowout, but the women's final just couldn't have been any closer.

A good sized Saturday night crowd at Calgary's Crescent Heights senior high school gym was treated to some serious basketball as the NIAA annual showcase was hosted in Canada for the very first time. The two championship games capped off four days of tournament play involving 28 teams.