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The hoop-dancing circle has opened up in Saskatchewan.

Well into its second year of practice and public performance, the Lloydminster Hoop Dancing Club has become a showcase for young Aboriginal talent in the border town.

Started by Sandra Opikikew in March 2000, the purpose of the club was to help young urban Aboriginal students reclaim their culture and tradition.

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The hoop-dancing circle has opened up in Saskatchewan.

Well into its second year of practice and public performance, the Lloydminster Hoop Dancing Club has become a showcase for young Aboriginal talent in the border town.

Started by Sandra Opikikew in March 2000, the purpose of the club was to help young urban Aboriginal students reclaim their culture and tradition.

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In my community, there is a group of people who have organized themselves into a "cowboy society." A few weeks ago they hosted a round dance, and this got me to thinking about what exactly it is they do.

This group has as its goal helping other people, especially the youth. It started a long time before the First World War, as I am told.

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In my community, there is a group of people who have organized themselves into a "cowboy society." A few weeks ago they hosted a round dance, and this got me to thinking about what exactly it is they do.

This group has as its goal helping other people, especially the youth. It started a long time before the First World War, as I am told.

For the first time in its 27 year history, the National Indian Athletic Association is bringing its men's and ladies' basketball championship north of the border.

The annual championship is being hosted by the Siksika Nation of the Blackfoot Federation. The event will be held in Calgary from April 17 to 21.

"There's good response from the surrounding communities, the Native communities. They're all pretty excited about it," said tournament director Faron McMaster.

For the first time in its 27 year history, the National Indian Athletic Association is bringing its men's and ladies' basketball championship north of the border.

The annual championship is being hosted by the Siksika Nation of the Blackfoot Federation. The event will be held in Calgary from April 17 to 21.

"There's good response from the surrounding communities, the Native communities. They're all pretty excited about it," said tournament director Faron McMaster.

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Kitsaki Meats had a chance to promote its products to an international market last month, as one of nine Aboriginal companies from across Canada featured at a trade fair for the food and beverage sector.

The companies were part of an Aboriginal pavilion at the SIAL (Salon International de l'alimentation) Montreal trade show held March 4 to 6 at the Palais des Congrés de Montréal.

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Kitsaki Meats had a chance to promote its products to an international market last month, as one of nine Aboriginal companies from across Canada featured at a trade fair for the food and beverage sector.

The companies were part of an Aboriginal pavilion at the SIAL (Salon International de l'alimentation) Montreal trade show held March 4 to 6 at the Palais des Congrés de Montréal.

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It was a different kind of school day in Balcarres.

Instead of coming to class when the bells rang, they came to learn when the honor song was played.

That kicked off the Scenic Valley school division's second annual Youth Day, held at Balcarres school March 19.

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It was a different kind of school day in Balcarres.

Instead of coming to class when the bells rang, they came to learn when the honor song was played.

That kicked off the Scenic Valley school division's second annual Youth Day, held at Balcarres school March 19.