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Over one thousand Inuit are expected to meet at the seventh assembly of the Inuit Circumpolar Conference to be held in Nome, Alaska, July 24 through 28. Inuit from Greenland, Canada, Alaska and Russia meet every three years to discuss issues of common concern, define policies and elect a new council and president to head the conference. Circumpolar Inuit also use the triennial assembly to sing, dance, renew old acquaintances, meet with relatives and be entertained by throat singers, traditional dancers, mod-ern musicians and Inuit theatre groups.

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A surprise breakthrough has occurred in relations between Crees and Quebec, but not all Cree leaders are certain it's a step in the right direction. Grand Chief Matthew Coon Come, and the Cree chiefs held their first meeting with Quebec Premier Jacques Parizeau on May 23. They agreed to resume formal talks on a wide range of disputed issues-economic devel-opment, infrastructure, services for Elders and the "modernization" of the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement of 1975.

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A surprise breakthrough has occurred in relations between Crees and Quebec, but not all Cree leaders are certain it's a step in the right direction. Grand Chief Matthew Coon Come, and the Cree chiefs held their first meeting with Quebec Premier Jacques Parizeau on May 23. They agreed to resume formal talks on a wide range of disputed issues-economic devel-opment, infrastructure, services for Elders and the "modernization" of the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement of 1975.

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With a backdrop of torrential rain, fleeting shots of lightening and, finally, two huge rainbows, the annual blessing of Lac Ste. Anne was enjoyed by thousands of followers who made the pilgrimage this year.

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With a backdrop of torrential rain, fleeting shots of lightening and, finally, two huge rainbows, the annual blessing of Lac Ste. Anne was enjoyed by thousands of followers who made the pilgrimage this year.

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When Grand Chief Harvey Jules died on July 20th, his sudden death marked a great loss to all in the Adams Lake Band and the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs.

At 74 years of age, the retired grand chief was still politically active when what is assumed to be a heart attack took his life.

With over 500 mourners at his funeral of Adams Lake, he was remembered for his tireless efforts in protesting the disturbances of sacred sites within the traditional Secwepemx territory.

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When Grand Chief Harvey Jules died on July 20th, his sudden death marked a great loss to all in the Adams Lake Band and the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs.

At 74 years of age, the retired grand chief was still politically active when what is assumed to be a heart attack took his life.

With over 500 mourners at his funeral of Adams Lake, he was remembered for his tireless efforts in protesting the disturbances of sacred sites within the traditional Secwepemx territory.

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Margaret Mary Pitawanakwat, who won a decade-long battle with the federal government over racial discrimination and sexual harassment, lost her battle with breast cancer at the Regina General Hospital July 12, 1995. She was 45.

While an Elder erected a wreath and burned sweetgrass during a wake held at the Regina Friendship Centre that day, friends and family talked of her life, her struggles and her accomplishments.

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Margaret Mary Pitawanakwat, who won a decade-long battle with the federal government over racial discrimination and sexual harassment, lost her battle with breast cancer at the Regina General Hospital July 12, 1995. She was 45.

While an Elder erected a wreath and burned sweetgrass during a wake held at the Regina Friendship Centre that day, friends and family talked of her life, her struggles and her accomplishments.

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For Walter Twinn and the other plaintiffs to say their Federal Court challenge to Bill C-31 is not about anything except protecting Indian communities and the members' right to decide who comprises those communities reveals a truly astounding belief in the gullibility of the general public.