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The Royal British Columbia Museum's appointment of Pauline Rafferty looks like good news for the province?s Aboriginal community. Rafferty started as the museum's new chief executive officer on Feb. 1.

After growing up in England and spending time in the United States, Rafferty moved to Canada and graduated with a degree in archaeology from Simon Fraser University. She then worked along the central and northwest coast performing archaeological investigations and surveys.

This year's list of achievers is out, and among the 14 winners of the 2001 National Aboriginal Achievement Awards are four based in British Columbia.

Elder and environmentalist Mary Thomas, entrepreneur Dolly Watts, politician Len Marchand, and Metis leader Fred House will be among those honored on March 16 in Edmonton.

This year's list of achievers is out, and among the 14 winners of the 2001 National Aboriginal Achievement Awards are four based in British Columbia.

Elder and environmentalist Mary Thomas, entrepreneur Dolly Watts, politician Len Marchand, and Metis leader Fred House will be among those honored on March 16 in Edmonton.

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Four new scholarships are now available to Aboriginal students across the province, with the financial aid being offered in memory of two people who contributed greatly to promotion of Metis culture and history.

The Delia Gray Scholarships and Joey Gladue Scholarships were announced by the Edmonton Metis Cultural Dance Society Nov. 16 during the Louis Riel Banquet, held as part of Metis Week celebrations.

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Four new scholarships are now available to Aboriginal students across the province, with the financial aid being offered in memory of two people who contributed greatly to promotion of Metis culture and history.

The Delia Gray Scholarships and Joey Gladue Scholarships were announced by the Edmonton Metis Cultural Dance Society Nov. 16 during the Louis Riel Banquet, held as part of Metis Week celebrations.

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Michael Sound, a boxer on the verge of turning pro, has lost most of his family including both parents. Somehow he's managed to survive the streets of Edmonton and, although he is 20 and has very few support systems, he diligently pursues a high school education.

Tannis Bolt, 13, a transplant from Nunavut, has had to deal with culture shock upon moving to Edmonton. The Grade 9 student is an educational and athletic achiever who serves as a positive role model.

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Michael Sound, a boxer on the verge of turning pro, has lost most of his family including both parents. Somehow he's managed to survive the streets of Edmonton and, although he is 20 and has very few support systems, he diligently pursues a high school education.

Tannis Bolt, 13, a transplant from Nunavut, has had to deal with culture shock upon moving to Edmonton. The Grade 9 student is an educational and athletic achiever who serves as a positive role model.

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A small group of people from across the province marked AIDS Awareness Week by attending a unique training workshop offered by the Feather of Hope Aboriginal AIDS Prevention Society.

The intense four day workshop, Sharing, Caring, Honesty & Respect, has been offered by Feather of Hope since 1995. The latest workshop was held Nov. 27 to 30 in Edmonton, with about 10 people taking part.

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A small group of people from across the province marked AIDS Awareness Week by attending a unique training workshop offered by the Feather of Hope Aboriginal AIDS Prevention Society.

The intense four day workshop, Sharing, Caring, Honesty & Respect, has been offered by Feather of Hope since 1995. The latest workshop was held Nov. 27 to 30 in Edmonton, with about 10 people taking part.

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In her 13 years working in the field of Native literacy, Priscilla George has learned a lot about the types of programs that are successful and an equal amount about herself.

Speaking at the provincial literacy conference held in Calgary over the first weekend in November, George shared her approach to teaching literacy while revealing how her personal experiences affect her professional life.