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Louis Bull - Community opens new school with dancing and drumming

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On Jan. 18, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the newly built Kisipatnahk School on the Louis Bull reserve in Hobbema.

More than a hundred people attended the ceremony, which included a pipe ceremony, entertainment by a hoop dancer, traditional dancers, and a local traditional drum group.

Elder, Lottie Moonias, 79, did the honor of cutting the ribbon, while Elders, students, invited guests, family, friends and the community looked on.

Louis Bull - Community opens new school with dancing and drumming

Page 13

On Jan. 18, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the newly built Kisipatnahk School on the Louis Bull reserve in Hobbema.

More than a hundred people attended the ceremony, which included a pipe ceremony, entertainment by a hoop dancer, traditional dancers, and a local traditional drum group.

Elder, Lottie Moonias, 79, did the honor of cutting the ribbon, while Elders, students, invited guests, family, friends and the community looked on.

Evening at Wabasca

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Borne out of a comment that CFWE radio's Old Man From the Mountain, Norman Quinney, made, a live broadcast of radio bingo and a jam and Karaoke session were all part of a social that took place in Wabasca on Feb. 3.

Evening at Wabasca

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Borne out of a comment that CFWE radio's Old Man From the Mountain, Norman Quinney, made, a live broadcast of radio bingo and a jam and Karaoke session were all part of a social that took place in Wabasca on Feb. 3.

Metis to journey to Batoche in historic style

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"We will try to capture the feeling of what it was like for our Metis ancestors moving across the land, the water and opening up the west," explained Metis Nation of Alberta Zone 5 vice-president Trevor Gladue as he talked about a trip his people will make this summer. It's a journey that 25 or so Metis will start at the beginning of July and head to Batoche, Sask., some 500 miles away.

Metis to journey to Batoche in historic style

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"We will try to capture the feeling of what it was like for our Metis ancestors moving across the land, the water and opening up the west," explained Metis Nation of Alberta Zone 5 vice-president Trevor Gladue as he talked about a trip his people will make this summer. It's a journey that 25 or so Metis will start at the beginning of July and head to Batoche, Sask., some 500 miles away.

Gala fundraiser set for April

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Organizers of the Canadian National Powwow in Edmonton will host an April 15 fundraising banquet and gala that will feature actor/singer Tom Jackson, emcee Dale Auger, Mayor Bill Smith and comedians Don Burnstick and Howie Miller. Proceeds from the gala will offset the costs of the powwow, estimated at $250,000.

The gala will be held at Edmonton's Northlands Agricom with doors opening at 5 p.m. Interested parties can contact Tiffany Badger at (780) 444-6042 or 444-9366.

Gala fundraiser set for April

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Organizers of the Canadian National Powwow in Edmonton will host an April 15 fundraising banquet and gala that will feature actor/singer Tom Jackson, emcee Dale Auger, Mayor Bill Smith and comedians Don Burnstick and Howie Miller. Proceeds from the gala will offset the costs of the powwow, estimated at $250,000.

The gala will be held at Edmonton's Northlands Agricom with doors opening at 5 p.m. Interested parties can contact Tiffany Badger at (780) 444-6042 or 444-9366.