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Conference rescheduled

A conference aimed at young Aboriginal writers, originally slated for Feb. 16 to 18 in Prince Albert, has been rescheduled for the fall.

"Writing the Territories Ahead," organized by the English department of the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College, will be held at the college's northern campus in Prince Albert.

Conference rescheduled

A conference aimed at young Aboriginal writers, originally slated for Feb. 16 to 18 in Prince Albert, has been rescheduled for the fall.

"Writing the Territories Ahead," organized by the English department of the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College, will be held at the college's northern campus in Prince Albert.

Nekaneet celebrates youth camp success

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Fifteen young offenders travelled from Regina to Nekaneet First Nation to take part in a youth cultural camp held March 18 to 24.

The boys came from Paul Dojack Youth Centre and the Alternative Measures Program to attend the camp, jointly organized by Nekaneet First Nation and Regina Police Service's cultural unit.

This was the fourth such camp organized by the Regina Police and the first to be held at Nekaneet.

Pen pals reach out from city to reserve

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It was one letter exchange that did not go through the usual channels.

Instead of relying on Canada Post or the Internet, Grade 4 pen pal buddies from Chief Taylor elementary school at Onion Lake First Nation and Father Gorman school in Lloydminster decided to swap cards and pictures in a more time-honored way.

Following ancient tradition, their letter bundles were carried back and forth via 'parfleche express.'

Pen pals reach out from city to reserve

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It was one letter exchange that did not go through the usual channels.

Instead of relying on Canada Post or the Internet, Grade 4 pen pal buddies from Chief Taylor elementary school at Onion Lake First Nation and Father Gorman school in Lloydminster decided to swap cards and pictures in a more time-honored way.

Following ancient tradition, their letter bundles were carried back and forth via 'parfleche express.'

Elders and Internet help urban students reclaim culture

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The hoop-dancing circle has opened up in Saskatchewan.

Well into its second year of practice and public performance, the Lloydminster Hoop Dancing Club has become a showcase for young Aboriginal talent in the border town.

Started by Sandra Opikikew in March 2000, the purpose of the club was to help young urban Aboriginal students reclaim their culture and tradition.