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Tansi!

Now that the weather is much more pleasant and community people are out and about a lot, do take care to "bring 'em back alive." It seems that we always lose some cherished ones to highway and work-related mishaps. Perhaps we could all make a more conscious effort to avoid accidents and keep on smiling this summer.

Morin to release new CD

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Tansi!

Now that the weather is much more pleasant and community people are out and about a lot, do take care to "bring 'em back alive." It seems that we always lose some cherished ones to highway and work-related mishaps. Perhaps we could all make a more conscious effort to avoid accidents and keep on smiling this summer.

Morin to release new CD

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Sixteen-year-old Raven Buffalo from Samson First Nation won the Miss Teen Alberta competition April 2 in Edmonton.

It's been a busy time for the ambitious student ever since winning the Miss Teen title. Pre-pageant, too, there were daily rehearsals in Edmonton. The girls learned the opening number that they danced on pageant night at Dance Alberta. There were photo shoots at places like Edmonton's Water Park and there were other functions designed to give the girls exposure to the public.

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Sixteen-year-old Raven Buffalo from Samson First Nation won the Miss Teen Alberta competition April 2 in Edmonton.

It's been a busy time for the ambitious student ever since winning the Miss Teen title. Pre-pageant, too, there were daily rehearsals in Edmonton. The girls learned the opening number that they danced on pageant night at Dance Alberta. There were photo shoots at places like Edmonton's Water Park and there were other functions designed to give the girls exposure to the public.

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On May 20, 1999, the Supreme Court of Canada rendered a unanimous decision confirming the right of off reserve Indian band members to vote for chief and council. The Supreme Court suspended the implementation of this declaration for a period of 18 months. At this time the court gave all First Nations time to adjust to their new election rules and regulations and the government time to carry out extensive consultations with both on and off reserve band members.

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On May 20, 1999, the Supreme Court of Canada rendered a unanimous decision confirming the right of off reserve Indian band members to vote for chief and council. The Supreme Court suspended the implementation of this declaration for a period of 18 months. At this time the court gave all First Nations time to adjust to their new election rules and regulations and the government time to carry out extensive consultations with both on and off reserve band members.

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For actors Tanya Tourangeau and Stuart Lennie, taking a deeper look at what many Aboriginal youth face in urban communities is a goal that they are focusing on. Both are committed to providing positive Aboriginal identities in youth by helping them deal with issues of racism, teen sexuality and parenthood through workshops and acting lessons. One workshop features a short film called Ocean, which is about racism.

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For actors Tanya Tourangeau and Stuart Lennie, taking a deeper look at what many Aboriginal youth face in urban communities is a goal that they are focusing on. Both are committed to providing positive Aboriginal identities in youth by helping them deal with issues of racism, teen sexuality and parenthood through workshops and acting lessons. One workshop features a short film called Ocean, which is about racism.

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BLOOD RESERVE -An agreement that is the first of its kind in Alberta since the Government of Canada introduced its Inherent Right of Self-Government Policy in1995 has been signed by Chief Chris Shade and Robert Nault, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development on April 5.

"By the signing of this framework agreement and through the dedicated efforts of both the Blood Tribe and federal negotiation teams we are another step closer to administering our own Child Welfare for the Blood Tribe membership," said Chief Chris Shade.