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Group aims to advance businesswoman

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In 1991, Economic Development for Canadian Aboriginal Women was established with a mandate to promote the advancement of Aboriginal women in economic and business development opportunities in Canada.

The organization is a non-profit organization with a goal of providing Aboriginal women with better access and support initiating opportunities. It also helps women overcome hurdles in existing businesses.

Group aims to advance businesswoman

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In 1991, Economic Development for Canadian Aboriginal Women was established with a mandate to promote the advancement of Aboriginal women in economic and business development opportunities in Canada.

The organization is a non-profit organization with a goal of providing Aboriginal women with better access and support initiating opportunities. It also helps women overcome hurdles in existing businesses.

Attending Sun Dances maintains cultural connection

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This week as I prepared myself for the Sun Dance, I had mixed emotions about going. On one hand, I was so excited - as I usually am - to participate, to join with the Elders and other dancers to celebrate, honor, and pay respect to the Creator, Mother Earth, and all our relations.

On the other hand, I was saddened because I know there are many less fortunate individuals who have never participated or who have never attended one.

Attending Sun Dances maintains cultural connection

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This week as I prepared myself for the Sun Dance, I had mixed emotions about going. On one hand, I was so excited - as I usually am - to participate, to join with the Elders and other dancers to celebrate, honor, and pay respect to the Creator, Mother Earth, and all our relations.

On the other hand, I was saddened because I know there are many less fortunate individuals who have never participated or who have never attended one.

Ignoring abuses makes villains of those who knew

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To review the stack of case historiesWindspeaker has acquired, documenting the stories of men and women who endured the abuse and despair offered up by residential schools aross the nation, is a mind-numbing experience.

The reasonable person cannot fully comprehend the depth of mankind's penchant for perversion, because it knows no bounds.

The question is not Did the atrocities which Native people claim took place, actually happen?' but 'What so compelled a nation to turn a blind eye to the light of these Indian children in its care?'

Ignoring abuses makes villains of those who knew

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To review the stack of case historiesWindspeaker has acquired, documenting the stories of men and women who endured the abuse and despair offered up by residential schools aross the nation, is a mind-numbing experience.

The reasonable person cannot fully comprehend the depth of mankind's penchant for perversion, because it knows no bounds.

The question is not Did the atrocities which Native people claim took place, actually happen?' but 'What so compelled a nation to turn a blind eye to the light of these Indian children in its care?'

Native cultures have nothing worth sharing, says PQ candidate

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A Parti Quebecois candidate believe Native cultures have nothing to teach modern society.

In a film documentary to be seen this fall, PQ hopeful Richard Le Hir, former president of the Quebec Manufacturers Association, said if it could be demonstrated to him Native culture is superior in any way, then there would be something to learn from Aboriginal society.

Native cultures have nothing worth sharing, says PQ candidate

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A Parti Quebecois candidate believe Native cultures have nothing to teach modern society.

In a film documentary to be seen this fall, PQ hopeful Richard Le Hir, former president of the Quebec Manufacturers Association, said if it could be demonstrated to him Native culture is superior in any way, then there would be something to learn from Aboriginal society.

Innu find 130 deficiencies in government environmental study

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A total of 130 deficiencies have been identified in a review of a Department of National Defence study on military flight training in eastern Quebec and Labrador.

The technical review, commissioned by the Innu Nation, Conseil Des Atikamekw et des Montagnais, and Naskapi Band of Quebec was released July 28. It critiques the Department of National Defence's environmental impact statement of April 21.

Innu find 130 deficiencies in government environmental study

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A total of 130 deficiencies have been identified in a review of a Department of National Defence study on military flight training in eastern Quebec and Labrador.

The technical review, commissioned by the Innu Nation, Conseil Des Atikamekw et des Montagnais, and Naskapi Band of Quebec was released July 28. It critiques the Department of National Defence's environmental impact statement of April 21.