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In a continued effort to draw Aboriginals onside, Epcor organized a Jan. 5 information sharing meeting with Cree representatives and Elders from several reserves surrounding Edmonton, including Papasschase descendants that once inhabited the city's river valley.

Convened at the University of Alberta?s Anthropology Dept., the group of 40 or so listened to Dr. Barney Reeves, an Epcor consultant since 1978, and Dr. Nancy Lovell, chairwoman of the department.

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This past October, the Red Power Squad released their highly anticipated debut album, Total Kaos. For those unfamiliar, the Red Power Squad (RPS)is an independent Native rap group from Edmonton that has performed at many youth conferences across Canada and has opened for many star rappers.

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This past October, the Red Power Squad released their highly anticipated debut album, Total Kaos. For those unfamiliar, the Red Power Squad (RPS)is an independent Native rap group from Edmonton that has performed at many youth conferences across Canada and has opened for many star rappers.

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Jane Ash Poitras feels pride when she reflects on the modest collection of Native work that helped signal the arrival of the Aboriginal experience into Canada's contemporary art world.

Though the world-renowned Cree artist has travelled an impressive career path over the past two decades, a piece of her heart will always remain with the Alberta Collection of Aboriginal Art. The little collection, which got its start with landmark artists like Poitras in the early 1980s, led the way for these same gifted people to continue on with their work.

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Jane Ash Poitras feels pride when she reflects on the modest collection of Native work that helped signal the arrival of the Aboriginal experience into Canada's contemporary art world.

Though the world-renowned Cree artist has travelled an impressive career path over the past two decades, a piece of her heart will always remain with the Alberta Collection of Aboriginal Art. The little collection, which got its start with landmark artists like Poitras in the early 1980s, led the way for these same gifted people to continue on with their work.

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It's hard to imagine that when Rapheal Cree was born, the Klondike gold rush was still many years away.

On Jan. 10 this year, Rapheal celebrated his 108th birthday.

Recognized by some as the oldest living Cree (and perhaps oldest Aboriginal) in Canada, Rapheal lives with his son Elmer, 69, in a small apartment at Araubaska House in downtown Fort McMurray.

Surprisingly, Rapheal, who speaks Cree and only a little English, is still "able to get around," said Elmer, who added his father is now deaf but still "keen of mind."

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It's hard to imagine that when Rapheal Cree was born, the Klondike gold rush was still many years away.

On Jan. 10 this year, Rapheal celebrated his 108th birthday.

Recognized by some as the oldest living Cree (and perhaps oldest Aboriginal) in Canada, Rapheal lives with his son Elmer, 69, in a small apartment at Araubaska House in downtown Fort McMurray.

Surprisingly, Rapheal, who speaks Cree and only a little English, is still "able to get around," said Elmer, who added his father is now deaf but still "keen of mind."

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"If you are a role model, you are also a servant of your family, of your community, of our people," said Senator Thelma Chalifoux.

Chalifoux was in Edmonton as the keynote speaker at the fifth Aboriginal Role Models of Alberta Awards that honored 18 individuals for their contributions and achievements.

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"If you are a role model, you are also a servant of your family, of your community, of our people," said Senator Thelma Chalifoux.

Chalifoux was in Edmonton as the keynote speaker at the fifth Aboriginal Role Models of Alberta Awards that honored 18 individuals for their contributions and achievements.

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Two 12 year-olds, Dave Lamouche (Gift Lake) and Calvin Waquan (Fort Chipewyan), have a few things in common.

Both are Aboriginal, have been on skates since age four or five, played hockey since age five and now live in Edmonton.

More importantly, the two peewee hockey players were selected by the North West Zone Oilers to play in the 42nd annual Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament in Quebec City in mid-February.