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While the mechanical arm bobs up and down frantically, Gerry Desnoyer calmly and methodically steers his block of wood around the metal teeth of his scroll saw.

Desnoyer has become one of very few woodcarvers who use this tool to create their art. Operating almost like a sewing machine, the blade, attached to the arm, cuts vertically while the material, most often wood, has free access on the iron table.

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Lyle Ross Iron was a young man of great warmth, who according to his friends, was always quick to laugh, share, and support. He was a young man with dreams of success, and the talent, desire and dedication to turn those dreams into reality. He was a young man full of love for those close to him, and it was a love returned with equal force by his wife, Brenda Lee Peeteetuce, and all his family and friends.

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A new addition to Saskatchewan's First Nations cultural scene is drawing rave reviews in the province. Albert Whitefish is managing leader of the Atikameg Youth Drum Group. "We have three adults as well as children ranging from five years to 15 years of age," he said. Members learn time-honored singing and drumming skills and perform at round dances, powwows and concerts, as well as funerals and other ceremonial activities in their home area, north of Prince Albert near Christopher Lake on the Little Red River reserve.

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Prairie Berry Pie is back for a second season with a new host, and a new national audience.

The show, aimed at a pre-school audience, made its debut on the Saskatchewan Communications Network (SCN) in November 1999. The second season, which began Nov. 2, also airs on SCN, but is now also being broadcast on the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN).

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The talents and contributions of the late Art Moosomin were recognized in Toronto on Nov. 28 as the fourth annual Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards (CAMA) were handed out at SkyDome.

Moosomin, who was from the Mosquito First Nation, spent most of his life singing, having started at the age of eight. He was lead singer of the Mosquito singers, and did much over the years to preserve and promote the tradition of round dance singing, serving both as teacher and inspiration to younger singers.

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Deborah Pelletier has a busy, exciting time ahead of her.

On Oct. 4, Pelletier became the first person to be named as co-ordinator of Aboriginal resources and services at the National Library of Canada. The role of the newly created co-ordinator will be to develop and promote the library's collection, and to encourage more people, communities and organizations to access the library's resources, especially its Aboriginal resources.

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Three Regina organizations will receive over a million dollars through the National Homelessness Initiative (NHI) to help them in their efforts to combat homelessness in the city.

Regina Metis Sport and Culture Inc., a non-profit organization established in 1995, will receive $973,633 under the Urban Aboriginal Strategy component of the NHI for construction and renovation costs for a new community centre that will serve the Metis community. The new centre will address homelessness issues, as well as issues relating to families, women, youth and children.

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The University of Saskatchewan now has a direct link to the province's Aboriginal community, following the appointment of George E. Lafond as special advisor to the president on Aboriginal initiatives.

Lafond becomes the first person to hold the newly formed position. As special advisor, he will work on promoting and progressing the university's Aboriginal initiatives, and will advise the university president, vice-presidents, deans and senior staff regarding their dealings with the Aboriginal community.

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SASKATOON-The joint efforts of three separate communities were recognized at this year's Agribusiness Awards presentations, handed out each year by the Saskatoon and District Chamber of Commerce.

The Community Leadership Excellence Award, sponsored by Saskatchewan Industry and Resources, was presented to the Lac La Ronge Indian band, Air Ronge, and La Ronge.

The award is given to recognize communities that have demonstrated leadership, vision and action in their efforts towards business development, community renewal and economic growth.