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The fight to reclaim the forests of Ista has instead claimed its first victim. While her husband was locked behind prison walls on a charge of civil contempt of court for attempting to stop logging on King Island (Ista) near Bella Coola, B.C., Amelia Pootlass of the Nuxalmc Nation passed away.

Her death came just one day after she took part in a rally and march Oct 16 to help draw attention to her husband's and community's battle to save the territory of the Nuxalk; a place the Nuxalkmc believe was the spot where the first woman descended.

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Messengers of the Wind:

Native American Women Tell Their Life Stories

Edited by Jan Katz

317 pages, $32 (h.c.)

Random House

For too long, the stories of Native women have been distorted, our voices silenced. A new book, Messengers of the Wind, confronts this imbalance and provides a glimpse into the histories and present-day realities of a diverse group of Native women within what is now called the United States.

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Messengers of the Wind:

Native American Women Tell Their Life Stories

Edited by Jan Katz

317 pages, $32 (h.c.)

Random House

For too long, the stories of Native women have been distorted, our voices silenced. A new book, Messengers of the Wind, confronts this imbalance and provides a glimpse into the histories and present-day realities of a diverse group of Native women within what is now called the United States.

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The Taos Pueblo Head Start program began with a ground breaking ceremony Nov. 21 for the construction of a 2,400 sq. m building.

It will house up to 60 Head Start students, and 40 day-care children.

"The tribe had a dream to bring all the kids together in one place," said Carmen Lieurance, Head Start director.

The building is to be constructed out of earth blocks and viga ceilings. The soil for the earth blocks was donated by the Warchief's office.

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The Taos Pueblo Head Start program began with a ground breaking ceremony Nov. 21 for the construction of a 2,400 sq. m building.

It will house up to 60 Head Start students, and 40 day-care children.

"The tribe had a dream to bring all the kids together in one place," said Carmen Lieurance, Head Start director.

The building is to be constructed out of earth blocks and viga ceilings. The soil for the earth blocks was donated by the Warchief's office.

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United State

Incidents at Gustafsen Lake, B.C., and Ipperwash, Ont., have had many long-time Indigenous-rights activists reminiscing about the 1973 standoff at Wounded Knee, S.D.

During the 71-day confrontation, American Indian Movement (AIM) members faced tribal police, local and state law-enforcement officers, and federal agents and troops in a protest against the mistreatment of Indians.

After Wounded Knee, AIM activists claimed that the U.S. government began a media assault against the movement.

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United State

Incidents at Gustafsen Lake, B.C., and Ipperwash, Ont., have had many long-time Indigenous-rights activists reminiscing about the 1973 standoff at Wounded Knee, S.D.

During the 71-day confrontation, American Indian Movement (AIM) members faced tribal police, local and state law-enforcement officers, and federal agents and troops in a protest against the mistreatment of Indians.

After Wounded Knee, AIM activists claimed that the U.S. government began a media assault against the movement.

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Computers

Abenaki Associates is a Native-owned business providing computer-based services and professional training to over 10,000 clients from more than 500 Native communities, organizations and businesses. The company is based in Ottawa with offices in Winnipeg and Akwesasne.

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Computers

Abenaki Associates is a Native-owned business providing computer-based services and professional training to over 10,000 clients from more than 500 Native communities, organizations and businesses. The company is based in Ottawa with offices in Winnipeg and Akwesasne.

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The Ochapowace First Nation has purchased controlling interest in a high-quality beef program.

The deal, agreed to during this year's Calgary Stampede, was finalized during the recent Canadian Western Agribition in Regina at the end of November.