Windspeaker goes on-line

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At the start of May, the Aboriginal Multi Media Society of Alberta, which publishes Windspeaker, Canada's National Aboriginal News Publication, will have developed its own presence on the Internet. Computer users will be able to review selections from recent copies of

the newspaper through the AMMSA web site; submit articles, letters or comments via e-mail; make subscription inquiries and get payment

information; find out about upcoming events and special issues; and get

access to other AMMSA departments.

"The Internet is a natural extension of the media services that AMMSA

already provides," said Paul Macedo, director of marketing for AMMSA.

"We hope to reach a broader audience through the Internet. For many

people, the AMMSA web site will provide the easiest access to Aboriginal

news and information. We hope to see significant use through SchoolNet

users and Aboriginal students throughout Canada and the United States."

"The AMMSA web site will significantly decrease the physical distance

between many of the Aboriginal communities which AMMSA is mandated to

serve," said Bert Crowfoot, chief executive officer of the society.

"AMMSA's web site will facilitate a greater exchange of information and

empower Aboriginal people as a whole. This will provide ease of access

and opportunities for rural Aboriginal people which city dwellers have

employed for many years."

For up-to-the-minute information on the AMMSA web site, call

1-800-661-5469 and ask for extension 229.

In addition to Windspeaker, AMMSA also publishes Alberta Sweetgrass;

operates FM radio station CFWE--The Native Perspective; and operates a

media-placement service called Aboriginal Media services. Full

information on each of these, as well as on the parent society, will be

available through the AMMSA home page.