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Statistics Canada revealed last week that up to 125,000 people ? many of them immigrants ? have erroneously identified themselves as Metis, Inuit or North American Indian on the 1986 census form.
The mistake has made Metis Association of Alberta board member Ben Courtrille very unhappy.
"I'm not happy at all. We need those statistics very, very badly."
He…
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A 22-year old man has been charged with murder following the death of a three-year old Swan River Reserve boy.
RCMP say autopsy will be performed to determine whether Nathan Robert McCue died as a result of injuries received in a beating.
Hugh Richard Chalifoux, 22, of Swan River Reserve, is to appear in Slave Lake provincial court July 15.
RCMP are still…
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Edmonton
A 20-bed shelter for women in crisis will not be reopened, despite efforts of women's groups.
Social Services Minister Connie Osterman says that Edmonton's Hilltop House was closed June 30 because of budget cuts and because former residents can be served by the department in other ways.
Osterman says, "I believe there are (other) counselling services…
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Two recent tragedies involving Native children has put Manitoba's new system of Indian-controlled child welfare agencies under criticism.
The agencies were established in the early eighties after controversy about adoption of Indian children by white parents. The agencies were established to ensure that Native children are placed with Native families.
However, the…
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Education Minister Nancy Betkowski today announced the appointment of a new superintendent for the province's largest school district.
"Mr. Brian Callaghan has accepted the position of superintendent for Northlands School Division #61, effective July 13," says Mrs. Betkowski. "The size of the division and the location of some rather remote schools makes the job a…
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The National Association of Friendship Centre (104 in Canada) has just concluded a 16th Annual Assembly in London, Ontario.
Significant resolutions passed at the assembly include a call for the renewal affirmation of the Native Friendship Centre Programme, commencing in April 1988. Other business dealt with included:
- Financial support for the North American Indian…
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There is a need for qualified trainers of all occupations in the Native Community.
Born out of frustration and a need for these trainers at the Nechi alcohol and drug abuse training centre, a new program has been designed there to "teach potential trainers".
Program training coordinator at Nechi, Butch Wolf Leg, says there are a number of unqualified trainers not…
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Pope John Paul II's visit to the United States is still a few months away, but he's already got American entrepreneurs in a frenzy.
Pope paraphernalia is beginning to fill the shelves of American stores. Some samples of the merchandise include: T-shirts, one of the hottest selling features a canine beer mascot in papal hat and robe and reads "The Original Vatican Animal."…
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Leaders of six Ontario bands say they have been left in limbo after being granted band status by the federal government.
They say that they are not eligible for financial support since they have no land base. Without federally funded education programs, the children of the 431-member Key-Way-Win band have not attended school for years, ever since they were granted band…
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This Saturday, July 11, B.C. Premier Bill Vander Zalm and Prime Minister Brian Mulroney will sign a pact that will form a new Canadian national park. The agreement comes after years of political manoeuvres with money and negotiations with the Haida Indians.
The park is to be established in the South Moresby region. The area, which is rich with unique and rare plants and…
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The Frontiers Foundation/Operation Beaver is looking for Alberta Native volunteers, 18 yrs and over, male and female, to work in northern Ontario Native communities or NWT Dene communities.
Ray Yellowknee, Western Co-ordinator for the Foundation and former resident of Wabasca Demarais, made the bid for aid during a recent meeting in Lac La Biche. Yellowknee was part of a…
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Elder Eric Cardinal is in favor of competitive powwows because they help to develop a link between North American tribes.
Cardinal, 51, who has been the master of ceremonies (MC) for about 100 powwows, explains people from al parts of the country attend competitive powwows for the cash prizes awarded. But, more tribal customs and ideas are exchanged at these powwows as…
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A new radio station broadcasting in Cree may soon be on the airwaves as the newly formed Wabasca/Demarais Broadcasting Society sets about raising community support and financial backing for their project.
The Society was formed by local residents who saw a need for a community news media to give daily information on community happenings. It would also give local agencies…
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The Cold Lake First Nations (CLFN) has announced plans to develop a recreation area in English Bay. The plans include a water slide, driving range and tennis courts plus concession stands selling local arts and crafts.
CLFN Recreation director and planner, Ernie Houle, says a child care program is also in the works that would "give parents a chance to enjoy their holidays…
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McKnight's track record shows he should call it quits
Bill McKnight became the Minister of Indian Affairs one year ago. He didn't celebrate then because he didn't want the job. But he's worked at it ever since. Now, twelve months later, Bill McKnight still doesn't have much to celebrate. He hasn't accomplished much and he doesn't seem to care. AS a result, most native…