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AFN supports First Nations Bank

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Members of the Assembly of First Nations unanimously approved a resolution supporting the establishment of a national Native capital territory and a First Nations bank

Founding a national capital for Natives would unify First Nations people across

the country, the resolutions' author said..

"Canada established the national capital region in Ottawa," said Red Pheasant Band assistant Chief Bill Wuttunee. "It unified the Canadian people. We are scattered across the country and we need a central place to bring us together."

AFN supports First Nations Bank

Page 10

Members of the Assembly of First Nations unanimously approved a resolution supporting the establishment of a national Native capital territory and a First Nations bank

Founding a national capital for Natives would unify First Nations people across

the country, the resolutions' author said..

"Canada established the national capital region in Ottawa," said Red Pheasant Band assistant Chief Bill Wuttunee. "It unified the Canadian people. We are scattered across the country and we need a central place to bring us together."

AFN supports First Nations Bank

Page 10

Members of the Assembly of First Nations unanimously approved a resolution supporting the establishment of a national Native capital territory and a First Nations bank

Founding a national capital for Natives would unify First Nations people across

the country, the resolutions' author said..

"Canada established the national capital region in Ottawa," said Red Pheasant Band assistant Chief Bill Wuttunee. "It unified the Canadian people. We are scattered across the country and we need a central place to bring us together."

Country artists up for awards

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Alberta Aboriginals have captured four nominations in four categories at this year's Alberta Country Music Awards.

Edmontonian Laura Vinson has been nominated as Female Artist of the Year along with Lorilee Brooks and Cindy Church. Vinson, along with band members, Fred LaRose, Paul and David Martineau also garnered a nomination in the SOCAN Alberta songwriter category for their single One of the Lucky Ones.

Ecka Janus, also of Edmonton, is up for Most Promising New Artist and for Single of the Year with First Comes the Fire.

Country artists up for awards

Page 9

Alberta Aboriginals have captured four nominations in four categories at this year's Alberta Country Music Awards.

Edmontonian Laura Vinson has been nominated as Female Artist of the Year along with Lorilee Brooks and Cindy Church. Vinson, along with band members, Fred LaRose, Paul and David Martineau also garnered a nomination in the SOCAN Alberta songwriter category for their single One of the Lucky Ones.

Ecka Janus, also of Edmonton, is up for Most Promising New Artist and for Single of the Year with First Comes the Fire.

Country artists up for awards

Page 9

Alberta Aboriginals have captured four nominations in four categories at this year's Alberta Country Music Awards.

Edmontonian Laura Vinson has been nominated as Female Artist of the Year along with Lorilee Brooks and Cindy Church. Vinson, along with band members, Fred LaRose, Paul and David Martineau also garnered a nomination in the SOCAN Alberta songwriter category for their single One of the Lucky Ones.

Ecka Janus, also of Edmonton, is up for Most Promising New Artist and for Single of the Year with First Comes the Fire.

Country artists up for awards

Page 9

Alberta Aboriginals have captured four nominations in four categories at this year's Alberta Country Music Awards.

Edmontonian Laura Vinson has been nominated as Female Artist of the Year along with Lorilee Brooks and Cindy Church. Vinson, along with band members, Fred LaRose, Paul and David Martineau also garnered a nomination in the SOCAN Alberta songwriter category for their single One of the Lucky Ones.

Ecka Janus, also of Edmonton, is up for Most Promising New Artist and for Single of the Year with First Comes the Fire.

Country artists up for awards

Page 9

Alberta Aboriginals have captured four nominations in four categories at this year's Alberta Country Music Awards.

Edmontonian Laura Vinson has been nominated as Female Artist of the Year along with Lorilee Brooks and Cindy Church. Vinson, along with band members, Fred LaRose, Paul and David Martineau also garnered a nomination in the SOCAN Alberta songwriter category for their single One of the Lucky Ones.

Ecka Janus, also of Edmonton, is up for Most Promising New Artist and for Single of the Year with First Comes the Fire.

Country artists up for awards

Page 9

Alberta Aboriginals have captured four nominations in four categories at this year's Alberta Country Music Awards.

Edmontonian Laura Vinson has been nominated as Female Artist of the Year along with Lorilee Brooks and Cindy Church. Vinson, along with band members, Fred LaRose, Paul and David Martineau also garnered a nomination in the SOCAN Alberta songwriter category for their single One of the Lucky Ones.

Ecka Janus, also of Edmonton, is up for Most Promising New Artist and for Single of the Year with First Comes the Fire.

Country artists up for awards

Page 9

Alberta Aboriginals have captured four nominations in four categories at this year's Alberta Country Music Awards.

Edmontonian Laura Vinson has been nominated as Female Artist of the Year along with Lorilee Brooks and Cindy Church. Vinson, along with band members, Fred LaRose, Paul and David Martineau also garnered a nomination in the SOCAN Alberta songwriter category for their single One of the Lucky Ones.

Ecka Janus, also of Edmonton, is up for Most Promising New Artist and for Single of the Year with First Comes the Fire.