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The wheel of life has turned, and a great teacher, leader, singer, activist and all-around accomplished Aboriginal woman has been lost from our sight, but Cathy Sewell's legacy lives on.
Cathy, who succumbed to cancer on Aug. 23, is recognized for more accomplishments in her 39 years on this planet than almost anyone you can think of.
With so many achievements, her…
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The wheel of life has turned, and a great teacher, leader, singer, activist and all-around accomplished Aboriginal woman has been lost from our sight, but Cathy Sewell's legacy lives on.
Cathy, who succumbed to cancer on Aug. 23, is recognized for more accomplishments in her 39 years on this planet than almost anyone you can think of.
With so many achievements, her…
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Dear Editor:
What was once a strong vibrant organization has now turned into a poorly represented political body that does not know whether it wants to represent the Metis Nation at a government-to-government level or be a service delivery vehicle.
At this last MNAA assembly in the heart of "Metis country Bonnyville," the assembly was held in a side hall and only…
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Dear Editor:
What was once a strong vibrant organization has now turned into a poorly represented political body that does not know whether it wants to represent the Metis Nation at a government-to-government level or be a service delivery vehicle.
At this last MNAA assembly in the heart of "Metis country Bonnyville," the assembly was held in a side hall and only…
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Dear Editor:
I recently saw a play at the Edmonton Fringe Festival called Black and White Pictures. I left feeling like I'd been kicked in the stomach. The plot unsettled me: a normal, if a little neurotic and naive white teacher, growing bitter and jaded teaching bad Grade 1 students on a bad, bad reserve. The backdrop, given the plot, disturbed me even more: photo…
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Dear Editor:
I recently saw a play at the Edmonton Fringe Festival called Black and White Pictures. I left feeling like I'd been kicked in the stomach. The plot unsettled me: a normal, if a little neurotic and naive white teacher, growing bitter and jaded teaching bad Grade 1 students on a bad, bad reserve. The backdrop, given the plot, disturbed me even more: photo…
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Professional boxing came to the Beardy's and Okemasis First Nation in Saskatchewan Aug. 23, when the Sawridge Indian Band of Alberta joined with the host band to present the Night of the Warriors. The crowd at Beardy's Arena were treated to eight outstanding battles.
The evening's main event was an eight-round light heavyweight match between Willard 'Red Thunder Rock'…
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Professional boxing came to the Beardy's and Okemasis First Nation in Saskatchewan Aug. 23, when the Sawridge Indian Band of Alberta joined with the host band to present the Night of the Warriors. The crowd at Beardy's Arena were treated to eight outstanding battles.
The evening's main event was an eight-round light heavyweight match between Willard 'Red Thunder Rock'…
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A bright, sunny day and warm hospitality greeted visitors at the fourth annual Metis day celebration held Aug. 12 in the border city of Lloydminster. With a record-breaking number of participants from Alberta and Saskatchewan joining in the cultural, culinary and sporting events, the day could not have turned out any better or have been more fun, said Val Cey, program co-…
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A bright, sunny day and warm hospitality greeted visitors at the fourth annual Metis day celebration held Aug. 12 in the border city of Lloydminster. With a record-breaking number of participants from Alberta and Saskatchewan joining in the cultural, culinary and sporting events, the day could not have turned out any better or have been more fun, said Val Cey, program co-…
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Attendance records were shattered at the twelfth annual Silver Birch Rodeo, held August 9 to 12 on the Kikino Metis Settlement, 185 kilometres northeast of Edmonton. Close to 6,000 people passed through the gates over the four days of the event, more than six times the number who live there. "It was just about double" the attendance in previous years, said settlement…
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Alejandro promised if I surrendered myself, I would be touched. Considering the day I had had, I was willing to give myself up to anything that would provide relief.
I had come a long way, two hours out of my way, in fact, and was well behind schedule. Time only to wolf down something greasy, throw on a pair of shoes that I had forgotten pinched my toes, limp over to the…
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Alejandro promised if I surrendered myself, I would be touched. Considering the day I had had, I was willing to give myself up to anything that would provide relief.
I had come a long way, two hours out of my way, in fact, and was well behind schedule. Time only to wolf down something greasy, throw on a pair of shoes that I had forgotten pinched my toes, limp over to the…
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It was an entertaining evening in support of inner city youth and up-and-coming Aboriginal talent. The WhiteStone Project's Giving Back to the Children and Youth second annual fundraiser was held at the University of Alberta Campus' Horowitz Theatre on Aug. 17.
Entertainment was provided by several Aboriginal performers.
The crowd enjoyed Raquel Nipshanks'…
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It was an entertaining evening in support of inner city youth and up-and-coming Aboriginal talent. The WhiteStone Project's Giving Back to the Children and Youth second annual fundraiser was held at the University of Alberta Campus' Horowitz Theatre on Aug. 17.
Entertainment was provided by several Aboriginal performers.
The crowd enjoyed Raquel Nipshanks'…