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The fight in Alberta over a controversial Native status law just got a lot easier for the Native Council of Canada.

The council received more than $186,000 from the department of Indian Affairs last week to finance its involvement in Senator Walter Twinn's challenge of Bill C-31, council spokesman Richard Long said.

"I am delighted," he said. "We've been involved with this matter for seven years."

Newly appointed Minister of Indian Affairs Pauline Browes agreed to supply the funds to help defeat Twinn's challenge, Long said.

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The fight in Alberta over a controversial Native status law just got a lot easier for the Native Council of Canada.

The council received more than $186,000 from the department of Indian Affairs last week to finance its involvement in Senator Walter Twinn's challenge of Bill C-31, council spokesman Richard Long said.

"I am delighted," he said. "We've been involved with this matter for seven years."

Newly appointed Minister of Indian Affairs Pauline Browes agreed to supply the funds to help defeat Twinn's challenge, Long said.

Dene Tha leaders' milestones highlighted

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The Dene Tha's last hereditary chief, Harry Chonkolay, retired on June 17, ending a career as a leader of his people that spanned most of his lifetime.

"After 55 years of service to his people, Chief Harry Chonkolay's retirement represents the last of the hereditary chiefs in Canada," said Harvey Denechoan of Assumption.

June 15 was also Chief Honouring Day, when dignitaries, including Grand Chief of the Assembly of First Nations Ovide Mercredi, family and friends gathered to pay tribute to Chief Chonkolay.

Dene Tha leaders' milestones highlighted

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The Dene Tha's last hereditary chief, Harry Chonkolay, retired on June 17, ending a career as a leader of his people that spanned most of his lifetime.

"After 55 years of service to his people, Chief Harry Chonkolay's retirement represents the last of the hereditary chiefs in Canada," said Harvey Denechoan of Assumption.

June 15 was also Chief Honouring Day, when dignitaries, including Grand Chief of the Assembly of First Nations Ovide Mercredi, family and friends gathered to pay tribute to Chief Chonkolay.

Dene Tha leaders' milestones highlighted

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The Dene Tha's last hereditary chief, Harry Chonkolay, retired on June 17, ending a career as a leader of his people that spanned most of his lifetime.

"After 55 years of service to his people, Chief Harry Chonkolay's retirement represents the last of the hereditary chiefs in Canada," said Harvey Denechoan of Assumption.

June 15 was also Chief Honouring Day, when dignitaries, including Grand Chief of the Assembly of First Nations Ovide Mercredi, family and friends gathered to pay tribute to Chief Chonkolay.

Dene Tha leaders' milestones highlighted

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The Dene Tha's last hereditary chief, Harry Chonkolay, retired on June 17, ending a career as a leader of his people that spanned most of his lifetime.

"After 55 years of service to his people, Chief Harry Chonkolay's retirement represents the last of the hereditary chiefs in Canada," said Harvey Denechoan of Assumption.

June 15 was also Chief Honouring Day, when dignitaries, including Grand Chief of the Assembly of First Nations Ovide Mercredi, family and friends gathered to pay tribute to Chief Chonkolay.

Position demands selflessness, willingness to help others

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While Vincent Stogan explained recently what makes a good Elder, his actions spoke louder than words.

Sitting at the head of the kitchen table, Stogan serenely answered questions about his role as Elder on the Musqueam Reserve in Vancouver as family members bustled around him.

His great-grandchild, one of 11, tugged on his pant leg as his wife quietly prepared dinner, which filled the house with aroma of roasted fowl.

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This morning as I casually sat having coffee with my usual coffee clan, I said I was going to write an article on women and money. To my surprise my male companion choked on his coffee and muffin from holding back gales of laughter.

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This morning as I casually sat having coffee with my usual coffee clan, I said I was going to write an article on women and money. To my surprise my male companion choked on his coffee and muffin from holding back gales of laughter.

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This morning as I casually sat having coffee with my usual coffee clan, I said I was going to write an article on women and money. To my surprise my male companion choked on his coffee and muffin from holding back gales of laughter.