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The Native Wellness Institute recently held a Native men's conference entitled, "Warrior Men are Responsible Men." Men came from all over Turtle Island to celebrate the Warrior Journey in London from Aug. 13 to 15.

More than a hundred men attended the conference, in addition to the seven presenters who came from Arizona, Saskatchewan, Vancouver, Wimindji, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and northern Quebec. There were three days of workshops, circles, sweat lodges, barbecues, and visits to the nearby Oneida Settlement and the Chippewas of the Thames.

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This summer, two Aboriginal students from Ontario biked across Canada to raise awareness of an epidemic.

Diabetes is ravaging Aboriginal communities across the country, and Jake Chakasim and Kim Trimble wanted to do something about it.

They called their venture the National Aboriginal Diabetes Awareness Ride - a 7,700 kilometre bike trek from St. John's, Nfld. to Victoria, B.C.

Chakasim conceived the idea of the ride last fall after seeing diabetes rates dramatically increase in his home community of Moosonee.

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A ground-breaking First Nations education policy will be adopted by the Rainbow Board of Education in the near future.

The policy that will be in force throughout the Sudbury-Manitoulin district will recognize the diversity of needs and learning styles within a classroom.

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Four Native players will be among those inducted into the Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame and Museum later this year.

Joining the hall via the players' category are Akwesasne's Lawrence Martin Jr. and Dave Sunday, and from Six Nations, Len Moses and Lorne Jamieson.

Sunday and Jamieson will both be inducted posthumously.

Though the list of 10 individuals entering the hall of fame this year was announced in late July, official induction ceremonies will be staged on Oct. 19 in St. Catharines.

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The Tyendinaga Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte held their powwow, themed Honoring our Children, on Aug. 10 and 11 this year. Tsi Tkerhedon Park, on the shores of the Bay of Quinte, was the beautiful setting for the fifteenth annual event.

It brought drummers and dancers from near and far, as usual. Also as usual in Six Nations Territory, the powwow opened with the Ohenton Kariwatehkwen (thanksgiving address), said before any meeting or traditional gathering may begin.

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This resort town, nestled snugly in the mountains about an hour's drive west of Calgary, is often described as a jewel in the crown of Alberta.

One of the gem's sparkles, however, lies up a mountain road, away from the swarming of Banff's visiting population. There you'll find a quiet retreat that encourages clear thinking and creativity, self-discovery and self-expression.

It's the Banff Centre, Canada's only learning centre that is dedicated to the arts and leadership development.

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The word is getting out about the New Media Studies program being offered by 'spa naxnox, with students coming from throughout the lower mainland of British Columbia and as far away as Manitoba.

What's attracting them is a chance to learn about new media-specifically production graphics, desktop publishing, and Web development-in a program designed by Aboriginal people for Aboriginal people.

The name 'spa naxnox was given to the program by an Elder from the Musqueum band. The word means "the spirit of intellectual property within."

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In July, a group of young people from Resolute Bay and Grise Fiord got a chance to travel to Mars-or at least the next best thing.

They travelled to Devon Island, a 45-minute plane ride northeast of Resolute Bay, to take part in the 2002 field season of the Flashline Mars Arctic Research Station, or FMARS. Organized by the Mars Society, FMARS is a simulated mission to Mars.

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With one-of-a-kind hand-beaded and hand-painted creations of leather and suede, fashion designer Angela DeMontigny has firmly planted herself in the hearts of trend-conscious Americans who aren't afraid to dress to be noticed. And now, DeMontigny is planning to expand her market by expanding her line.

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Northern resident Rob Genaille began a long trek to Winnipeg on Aug. 10. He is cycling from Fort Smith, N.W.T. to the windy city to raise awareness for diabetes and to raise funds for a new family resource centre in Fort Smith. He will be stopping at several First Nations and Metis communities along the way.

The 47-year-old said he does not have diabetes and wants to keep it that way. He stays physically active, away from alcohol, and makes healthy food choices.