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Métis victorious in hunting rights case

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Steve Powley and his son Roddy are relieved they can get back to the bush to hunt for food for their family without being harassed by provincial conservation officers.

On Feb. 23, the Ontario Court of Appeal issued a unanimous verdict that confirmed the Powleys' right to hunt without a licence. The decision in their case is the first time the harvesting rights of Métis have been upheld by Ontario's highest court, and many believe the case will set a precedent for other jurisdictions.

Métis victorious in hunting rights case

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Steve Powley and his son Roddy are relieved they can get back to the bush to hunt for food for their family without being harassed by provincial conservation officers.

On Feb. 23, the Ontario Court of Appeal issued a unanimous verdict that confirmed the Powleys' right to hunt without a licence. The decision in their case is the first time the harvesting rights of Métis have been upheld by Ontario's highest court, and many believe the case will set a precedent for other jurisdictions.

Aboriginal companies show wares at trade fair

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Nine Aboriginal companies from across Canada got a chance to promote their products internationally during a trade fair for the food and beverage sector held in Montreal.

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.

This is the first time an Aboriginal pavilion has been part of the international trade fair, and the first time a SIAL event has been held in Canada.

Aboriginal companies show wares at trade fair

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Nine Aboriginal companies from across Canada got a chance to promote their products internationally during a trade fair for the food and beverage sector held in Montreal.

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.

This is the first time an Aboriginal pavilion has been part of the international trade fair, and the first time a SIAL event has been held in Canada.

Iroquois fire on ice

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Some work as full-time mothers. Others work in a bank. And there's even a councillor on board.

But a total of 20 people with a variety of jobs have joined forces and will make a bit of history.

The Six Nations Iroquois Traditions will become the first all-Native club to participate in a national synchronized skating meet.

The adult team will participate at the Canadian Festival Stream Championships, scheduled to run March 30 through April 1 in Regina. The festival stream is considered a step below the competitive stream.

Iroquois fire on ice

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Some work as full-time mothers. Others work in a bank. And there's even a councillor on board.

But a total of 20 people with a variety of jobs have joined forces and will make a bit of history.

The Six Nations Iroquois Traditions will become the first all-Native club to participate in a national synchronized skating meet.

The adult team will participate at the Canadian Festival Stream Championships, scheduled to run March 30 through April 1 in Regina. The festival stream is considered a step below the competitive stream.

Curling bonspiel to be held in Winnipeg

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The eighth annual Aboriginal Mixed Curling Bonspiel will take place at the Granite Curling Club in Winnipeg March 30 to April 1. This year, the annual event is being dedicated to the memory of Charles Neepin, with the event being renamed the Chuck Neepin Memorial Bonspiel.

"Young Chuck Neepin was one of our best Aboriginal curlers in the province," said Norman Meade, president of the Aboriginal Curling League of Winnipeg. Neepin, who had been the league's curling instructor and trainer, died suddenly of cancer last fall.

First Nations teams to compete in season's

final tournament

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About 50 First Nations teams from across Nova Scotia and New Brunswick will be gathering in Truro, N.S. for the 25th Annual Nova Scotia Indian Junior Hockey Tournament running April 12 to 16.

Teams will compete at the novice, peewee, scout, junior, seniors A, seniors B, ladies', and 35 and over divisions.

This year's tournament is being organized by Indian Brook minor hockey. The deadline for teams to register is March 31.

For more information, call tournament co-coordinator Jerry Sack at 902-758-2049.

Health crisis shaking the foundations of Native nations

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The University of Alberta hosted the Forum on Aboriginal Health Research on March 14 and 15. Several talks and lectures over the two days were designed to raise awareness of the extent of the Native health crisis and the efforts being undertaken to address it. Internationally acclaimed respiratory health scientist Dr. Malcolm King organized the event at his home university, which featured Dr. Jeff Reading, an epidemiologist at the University of Toronto and a member of the Mohawk Nation.

Health crisis shaking the foundations of Native nations

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The University of Alberta hosted the Forum on Aboriginal Health Research on March 14 and 15. Several talks and lectures over the two days were designed to raise awareness of the extent of the Native health crisis and the efforts being undertaken to address it. Internationally acclaimed respiratory health scientist Dr. Malcolm King organized the event at his home university, which featured Dr. Jeff Reading, an epidemiologist at the University of Toronto and a member of the Mohawk Nation.