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Employees of the Sturgeon Lake chopstick factory are on unemployment insurance waiting for the factory to reopen, says Chief Ronald Sunshine.
The $3 million factory, which has been temporarily shut down for the investors to re-evaluate and improve its operations, should re-open in a few weeks, he said at a recent news conference held in Edmonton.
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Child abuse is a major concern for organizations in the Northwest Territories, according to the latest newsletter from the Native Women's Association of the NWT (NWANWT).
The NWANWT newsletter, whose mandate was derived from the recommendations of the 1989 child sexual abuse conference and needs assessment study, says the first step of addressing child abuse is through public awareness.
"Public awareness itself acts as a prohibiting agent for offenders. The prospect of being caught and prosecuted will deter some offenders," the newsletter states.
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Child abuse is a major concern for organizations in the Northwest Territories, according to the latest newsletter from the Native Women's Association of the NWT (NWANWT).
The NWANWT newsletter, whose mandate was derived from the recommendations of the 1989 child sexual abuse conference and needs assessment study, says the first step of addressing child abuse is through public awareness.
"Public awareness itself acts as a prohibiting agent for offenders. The prospect of being caught and prosecuted will deter some offenders," the newsletter states.
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Child abuse is a major concern for organizations in the Northwest Territories, according to the latest newsletter from the Native Women's Association of the NWT (NWANWT).
The NWANWT newsletter, whose mandate was derived from the recommendations of the 1989 child sexual abuse conference and needs assessment study, says the first step of addressing child abuse is through public awareness.
"Public awareness itself acts as a prohibiting agent for offenders. The prospect of being caught and prosecuted will deter some offenders," the newsletter states.
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Child abuse is a major concern for organizations in the Northwest Territories, according to the latest newsletter from the Native Women's Association of the NWT (NWANWT).
The NWANWT newsletter, whose mandate was derived from the recommendations of the 1989 child sexual abuse conference and needs assessment study, says the first step of addressing child abuse is through public awareness.
"Public awareness itself acts as a prohibiting agent for offenders. The prospect of being caught and prosecuted will deter some offenders," the newsletter states.
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The MAA has established a project team to tour the province to hear from Metis people about their experiences with the criminal justice system.
The Metis Association Of Alberta project team will tour the six regional Metis zones, said association president Larry Desmeules.
He said the MAA intends to present the results and make recommendations to the federal/provincial Native justice task force currently touring the province.
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The MAA has established a project team to tour the province to hear from Metis people about their experiences with the criminal justice system.
The Metis Association Of Alberta project team will tour the six regional Metis zones, said association president Larry Desmeules.
He said the MAA intends to present the results and make recommendations to the federal/provincial Native justice task force currently touring the province.
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The MAA has established a project team to tour the province to hear from Metis people about their experiences with the criminal justice system.
The Metis Association Of Alberta project team will tour the six regional Metis zones, said association president Larry Desmeules.
He said the MAA intends to present the results and make recommendations to the federal/provincial Native justice task force currently touring the province.
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The MAA has established a project team to tour the province to hear from Metis people about their experiences with the criminal justice system.
The Metis Association Of Alberta project team will tour the six regional Metis zones, said association president Larry Desmeules.
He said the MAA intends to present the results and make recommendations to the federal/provincial Native justice task force currently touring the province.
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For two generations, Grade 1 children at J.F. Dion School have been given a loving, caring introduction to the education system through the dedication of one very kind lady -- Sister Irene Paquin.
But after teaching for the last 22 years on Fishing Lake settlement, she will be retiring at the end of this school year.
The 68-year-old Dominican Sister has certainly made her share of contributions to education, the children and the community.