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More than 2,400 students graduated from the University of Victoria on June 2 to 4. One of the students was 25-year-old Raven August who graduated with a BA in Leisure Service Administration. August also holds the Health Canada's National Native Role Model award which she received this year.

#"I was very surprised that I was selected for the role model award," said August. "I hold the award in high regard, especially where my family is concerned."

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First Nation's leaders across the province are disgusted with what they call the federal Fisheries Minister David Anderson and his department's lack of consultation in developing a salmon treaty with the United States.

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The Certification Process for the Aboriginal Economic Development Officers project will bring certification to a key role in Aboriginal governments.

The project responds to a great demand for qualified economic development officers in Native communities across Canada. Many Aboriginal bands are currently forced to hire from outside their own communities to augment the skills of existing EDOs.

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The Certification Process for the Aboriginal Economic Development Officers project will bring certification to a key role in Aboriginal governments.

The project responds to a great demand for qualified economic development officers in Native communities across Canada. Many Aboriginal bands are currently forced to hire from outside their own communities to augment the skills of existing EDOs.

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The Certification Process for the Aboriginal Economic Development Officers project will bring certification to a key role in Aboriginal governments.

The project responds to a great demand for qualified economic development officers in Native communities across Canada. Many Aboriginal bands are currently forced to hire from outside their own communities to augment the skills of existing EDOs.

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A project to develop curriculum and accredit Aboriginal economic development officers will give them the hard skills they need to create opportunity in their own communities, Ethel Blondin-Andrew, Secretary for State for Training and Youth, anno8unced today.

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A project to develop curriculum and accredit Aboriginal economic development officers will give them the hard skills they need to create opportunity in their own communities, Ethel Blondin-Andrew, Secretary for State for Training and Youth, anno8unced today.

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A project to develop curriculum and accredit Aboriginal economic development officers will give them the hard skills they need to create opportunity in their own communities, Ethel Blondin-Andrew, Secretary for State for Training and Youth, anno8unced today.

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Next to the band office on the Sakimay First Nation stands the old community center, which was a curling rink 15 years ago. Across the road stands the brand new community center.

"It cost around a million dollars," said Randy Sangwais. "The other place was just too small."

The new center has a gymnasium, kitchen facilities, change rooms, an equipment room, a large classroom and offices for the Sakimay Land Authority.

Sangwais, who is both a band councilor and a lands manager for the land authority, will have his new office in the community center.

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Next to the band office on the Sakimay First Nation stands the old community center, which was a curling rink 15 years ago. Across the road stands the brand new community center.

"It cost around a million dollars," said Randy Sangwais. "The other place was just too small."

The new center has a gymnasium, kitchen facilities, change rooms, an equipment room, a large classroom and offices for the Sakimay Land Authority.

Sangwais, who is both a band councilor and a lands manager for the land authority, will have his new office in the community center.