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The man who brought circle sentencing to the Peigan Nation has ended an illustrious career in counselling.

Philip Big Swan retired from Native Counselling Services in Lethbridge in March, just months after winning a Medal of Distinction from the Nechi Institute in Edmonton. He was one of 30 Canadians honoured for his work in the area of Native addictions.

"I was not surprised to be nominated," he said, "but to receive the award I was very surprised."

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Students from Athabasca Delta Community School found that science can be fun during the Fort Chipewyan Suncor Science Festival 2000 May 1 to 8.

The event was organized through the Science Alberta Foundation, which provides programs and services designed to promote "the advancement, learning and valuing of science and technology in everyday life." Suncor Energy Foundation was the sponsoring partner.

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Students from Athabasca Delta Community School found that science can be fun during the Fort Chipewyan Suncor Science Festival 2000 May 1 to 8.

The event was organized through the Science Alberta Foundation, which provides programs and services designed to promote "the advancement, learning and valuing of science and technology in everyday life." Suncor Energy Foundation was the sponsoring partner.

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Edmonton's Rising Sun Cafe and Sober Dance Club at 11748-95 Street plays the latest dance tunes, while the Alano Club at 9929-103 Street pumps music to suit both the older and younger crowd. Similarly, the Prairie Schooner Club at the Athlone Community League at 13010-129 Street includes the Reel of 8, Drops of Brandy and a foot stomping Red River Jig.

The geographical locations, the ages in the crowds, and the style of music may differ, but all three dance clubs have one thing in common: they are all sober and drug free.

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Edmonton's Rising Sun Cafe and Sober Dance Club at 11748-95 Street plays the latest dance tunes, while the Alano Club at 9929-103 Street pumps music to suit both the older and younger crowd. Similarly, the Prairie Schooner Club at the Athlone Community League at 13010-129 Street includes the Reel of 8, Drops of Brandy and a foot stomping Red River Jig.

The geographical locations, the ages in the crowds, and the style of music may differ, but all three dance clubs have one thing in common: they are all sober and drug free.

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Eight First Nations in the Treaty 8 region are collaborating in a two-year-plus project to research, document and share their patterns of consumption of traditional and non-traditional foods. The first phase involves mapping the locations where people hunt and fish. The second phase will focus on community members, especially youth, to find out what they eat throughout the seasons and what levels of contaminants they are ingesting.

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Eight First Nations in the Treaty 8 region are collaborating in a two-year-plus project to research, document and share their patterns of consumption of traditional and non-traditional foods. The first phase involves mapping the locations where people hunt and fish. The second phase will focus on community members, especially youth, to find out what they eat throughout the seasons and what levels of contaminants they are ingesting.

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The community of Fort Chipewyan was abuzz with activity during the community's health and healing conference Feb. 22 to 25. This year's conference - The Road We Build Today, We Travel Tomorrow - was well attended.

From Richard Latreille's workshop on stress management and Relaxation, to Leonard (Moccasin Joe) Dick's workshop on healing with laughter, the conference offered something for all participants, who came from various communities throughout Alberta and Northwest Territories.

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The community of Fort Chipewyan was abuzz with activity during the community's health and healing conference Feb. 22 to 25. This year's conference - The Road We Build Today, We Travel Tomorrow - was well attended.

From Richard Latreille's workshop on stress management and Relaxation, to Leonard (Moccasin Joe) Dick's workshop on healing with laughter, the conference offered something for all participants, who came from various communities throughout Alberta and Northwest Territories.

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Edmonton's Crowne Plaza Hotel was the scene for the third national Metis Youth Conference held Feb. 25 to 27. This year's conference "Our Time is Here - Health and Metis Youth 2000," had youth delegates attend from the three prairie provinces and British Columbia.