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Tantoo and Coyes team up for movies

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Actress Tantoo Cardinal and film-maker Greg Coyes, both Metis, have joined forces with Edmonton's Gerri Cook and Ava Karvonen to produce two films that are sure to help return some Aboriginal culture to Aboriginal people. By transferring stories and legends, like that of Wesakechak (the trickster), onto film, Cardinal who is associate producer, and Coyes, the producer, are nearing completion of two short animated films that are based on the oral traditions of Aboriginal people.

Tantoo and Coyes team up for movies

Page 17

Actress Tantoo Cardinal and film-maker Greg Coyes, both Metis, have joined forces with Edmonton's Gerri Cook and Ava Karvonen to produce two films that are sure to help return some Aboriginal culture to Aboriginal people. By transferring stories and legends, like that of Wesakechak (the trickster), onto film, Cardinal who is associate producer, and Coyes, the producer, are nearing completion of two short animated films that are based on the oral traditions of Aboriginal people.

Tantoo and Coyes team up for movies

Page 17

Actress Tantoo Cardinal and film-maker Greg Coyes, both Metis, have joined forces with Edmonton's Gerri Cook and Ava Karvonen to produce two films that are sure to help return some Aboriginal culture to Aboriginal people. By transferring stories and legends, like that of Wesakechak (the trickster), onto film, Cardinal who is associate producer, and Coyes, the producer, are nearing completion of two short animated films that are based on the oral traditions of Aboriginal people.

Air service takes off

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Little Red Air Service is on a direct flight for success. The air service is being piloted by 29-year-old Michael Nanooch, who was hand-picked for the position.

Nanooch who received his engineering diploma from Northern Lights College in Dawson Creek, B.C. and a Business Diploma from Grande Prairie Regional College, has been with Little Red since 1989.

News In Brief

Youth funds available

The Saddle Lake First Nation has received an $1,800 grant from the Lakeland Health Authority's Action for Health Community Grants Program.

The funding means that for four weeks, youth activities in the community can be planned, including a multicultural camp.

The learning program will enable participants to feel more positive about their community and being members in the community.

News In Brief

Youth funds available

The Saddle Lake First Nation has received an $1,800 grant from the Lakeland Health Authority's Action for Health Community Grants Program.

The funding means that for four weeks, youth activities in the community can be planned, including a multicultural camp.

The learning program will enable participants to feel more positive about their community and being members in the community.

News In Brief

Youth funds available

The Saddle Lake First Nation has received an $1,800 grant from the Lakeland Health Authority's Action for Health Community Grants Program.

The funding means that for four weeks, youth activities in the community can be planned, including a multicultural camp.

The learning program will enable participants to feel more positive about their community and being members in the community.

Inquiry report shows more Samson woes

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The release of a report which was intended to dig to the root of troubles at the Samson Cree Nation didn't make much of an impact when it was unveiled by a band-appointed board of inquiry on Sept. 3.

The need for the report stemmed from problems on the reserve which boiled over last August when several band members locked themselves in the Samson band office in Hobbema. The protestors, some belonging to a group called the Warriors, wanted more say in band council decisions, and more accountability from their leadership.

Inquiry report shows more Samson woes

Page 1

The release of a report which was intended to dig to the root of troubles at the Samson Cree Nation didn't make much of an impact when it was unveiled by a band-appointed board of inquiry on Sept. 3.

The need for the report stemmed from problems on the reserve which boiled over last August when several band members locked themselves in the Samson band office in Hobbema. The protestors, some belonging to a group called the Warriors, wanted more say in band council decisions, and more accountability from their leadership.