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She took her concerns about Native land claims to Queen Victoria in 1860, but it wasn't until this summer, 132 years after her death, that someone finally took some notice of Naaneebweque.

Naaneebweque's pleas to the royal fell on deaf ears, so she would probably be amazed to hear that her grave is one of the reasons a Toronto developer has pulled out of a $15 million building project.

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She took her concerns about Native land claims to Queen Victoria in 1860, but it wasn't until this summer, 132 years after her death, that someone finally took some notice of Naaneebweque.

Naaneebweque's pleas to the royal fell on deaf ears, so she would probably be amazed to hear that her grave is one of the reasons a Toronto developer has pulled out of a $15 million building project.

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She took her concerns about Native land claims to Queen Victoria in 1860, but it wasn't until this summer, 132 years after her death, that someone finally took some notice of Naaneebweque.

Naaneebweque's pleas to the royal fell on deaf ears, so she would probably be amazed to hear that her grave is one of the reasons a Toronto developer has pulled out of a $15 million building project.

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Dear Creator:

There comes a time when I am sitting with many and listening to one person's opinion of the power of choice.

One person said that there should be no choices only one decision, no choices made.

I thought about this for a while, and by the time you read this article, my choice will be made. Medicines: traditional or western? I prefer to have that ability to make a decision and know that I can accept my choice. Also to be at peace with it.

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Dear Creator:

There comes a time when I am sitting with many and listening to one person's opinion of the power of choice.

One person said that there should be no choices only one decision, no choices made.

I thought about this for a while, and by the time you read this article, my choice will be made. Medicines: traditional or western? I prefer to have that ability to make a decision and know that I can accept my choice. Also to be at peace with it.

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Dear Creator:

There comes a time when I am sitting with many and listening to one person's opinion of the power of choice.

One person said that there should be no choices only one decision, no choices made.

I thought about this for a while, and by the time you read this article, my choice will be made. Medicines: traditional or western? I prefer to have that ability to make a decision and know that I can accept my choice. Also to be at peace with it.

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Joyce Tapaquon sits in her living room braiding Raven's hair. The other children are nearby, she tells them they're her "House of Rainbows." Raven is of black and Native ancestry, Jason is Asian and Native, Tawny and Caitlyn are Aboriginal. All are her daughters' children, all depend on her for their food and shelter.

Joyce, 46, is one of many grandmothers finding themselves the sole caregivers for their children and their grandchildren.

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Joyce Tapaquon sits in her living room braiding Raven's hair. The other children are nearby, she tells them they're her "House of Rainbows." Raven is of black and Native ancestry, Jason is Asian and Native, Tawny and Caitlyn are Aboriginal. All are her daughters' children, all depend on her for their food and shelter.

Joyce, 46, is one of many grandmothers finding themselves the sole caregivers for their children and their grandchildren.

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Joyce Tapaquon sits in her living room braiding Raven's hair. The other children are nearby, she tells them they're her "House of Rainbows." Raven is of black and Native ancestry, Jason is Asian and Native, Tawny and Caitlyn are Aboriginal. All are her daughters' children, all depend on her for their food and shelter.

Joyce, 46, is one of many grandmothers finding themselves the sole caregivers for their children and their grandchildren.

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A new program is being launched to help women from several ethnic groups recognize and understand the symptoms and risks of breast cancer. Called the Multicultural Breast Health Peer Educator Project, the program will find women from Southeast Asian, Indo-Canadian and Aboriginal populations to teach other women from their culture about breast health. These women will be called peer educators.